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Mar 5, 2026

Federation Funding Upgrades Yerucham Emergency Operations Center

As a result of Federation funding, our partner city of Yerucham, Israel, is already reaping the benefits of its recently renovated Emergency Operations Center (EOC). According to Yerucham Mayor Nili Aharon, Federation’s support significantly enhanced the scope of the project. “The upgraded facility provides our teams with the advanced infrastructure, technology and working conditions required to manage complex situations, respond rapidly and ensure the safety and well-being of our residents,” said Mayor Aharon. “We are better equipped to coordinate security, welfare services, education, logistics and community support from one central, efficient hub. It is not only an investment in a building or equipment; it is an investment in resilience, in responsible leadership and in the strength of our community.” Click here to learn more about the partnership.

Supporting Lone Soldiers

Supporting Lone Soldiers

With Federation’s continued support, Wings — a program that supports the needs of lone soldiers, individuals who serve in the IDF without any family in Israel — has expanded its vital services since the start of the war with Iran.

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Apply Now for a Surrogacy Grant

Apply Now for a Surrogacy Grant

As part of a broader, multi-year effort to expand surrogacy support, the Jewish Fertility Fund Surrogacy Pilot will award four $20,000 grants to individuals and couples in South Florida and Atlanta.

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Teen Wellness Fellowships

Teen Wellness Fellowships

Applications are now being accepted for rising Jewish 11th and 12th graders in South Dade to join the second cohort of BeWell Miami South Dade Teen Wellness Fellowship.

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Register Now: Ministering to the Elderly Conference

Register Now: Ministering to the Elderly Conference

The 30th Annual Ministering to the Elderly Conference will address family estrangement, which affects about one fourth of all Americans and can greatly impact the emotional, physical and financial health of seniors.

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