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Nov 11, 2016

Iris Yerucham Hotel Awarded Four-Star Status

Mazel tov to Israel’s Desert Iris Hotel in Miami’s partner city of Yerucham, which was recently awarded 4-star status by the Israel Ministry of Tourism! With the Miami-Yerucham partnership's plan to help the Negev city become a tourist destination, along with Federation support, a one-story office complex was remodeled to create an all-suite, family-friendly hotel. Since its opening in 2014, the property has enabled tourists to enjoy more time exploring the sights and attractions of the central Negev region. As a social venture project, the hotel will help support educational programming in Yerucham. To learn more about Miami’s partnership with Yerucham, click here.

Help Venezuela Recover From Earthquakes

Help Venezuela Recover From Earthquakes

The Greater Miami Jewish Federation has established an Emergency Relief Fund to assist individuals impacted by the Venezuela Earthquakes.

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Israeli Teens Find Summer Respite

Israeli Teens Find Summer Respite

The summer camp initiative allows young Israelis impacted by October 7 and ensuing hostilities the opportunity to connect with their Jewish peers at summer camps in North America and Europe.

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Federation Champions LGBTQ+ Jewish Life

Federation Champions LGBTQ+ Jewish Life

Eshel and Keshet are two organization receiving Federation funding for programs that foster LGBTQ+ inclusion and connection throughout Jewish Miami.

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Grocery Gift Cards Helps Vulnerable in Jewish Miami

Grocery Gift Cards Helps Vulnerable in Jewish Miami

Ahead of the Fourth of July, clients of Jewish Community Services (JCS) Kosher Food Bank are receiving grocery gift cards along with their regular food packages, thanks to the ongoing generosity of the Saul Schottenstein Foundation.

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