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May 21, 2025

A Young Donor Creates a Lasting Jewish Legacy

It’s natural to assume that creating an endowment for the Jewish community is an act of generosity only accessible to older, more established individuals. But at 33 years old, Pearleen Lederman is demonstrating the alternative with her commitment to The Foundation of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation. “Giving is in my DNA and is one of my core values,” said Lederman, incoming Co-Chair of Federation’s Young Leadership Division and a new member of The Foundation’s Heritage Society. “I learned this from my grandparents and my parents.” Through The Foundation’s Legacy Match Life Insurance Program, Lederman is able to easily leverage her gift through life insurance, especially with The Foundation paying 50 percent of the annual premium. May is Leave a Legacy Month and a great time to consider making your own impact through legacy giving. Click here to read an interview with Lederman. For more information, contact Scott Kaplan at [email protected] or 786.866.8623.

Help Nepal Recover

Help Nepal Recover

More than one week since catastrophic flooding and landslides in Nepal, the Greater Miami Jewish Federation and our partners are providing critical support to those affected.

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The Power of Jewish Summer Camp Scholarships

The Power of Jewish Summer Camp Scholarships

Recognizing the importance of engaging young people in Jewish life during their formative years, this year’s Federation scholarships made it easier for 323 Miami-area youth to participate in Jewish overnight summer camps.

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Israel’s North Is Ready to Welcome You

Israel’s North Is Ready to Welcome You

Working with the regional councils, the local community center and residents who personally know the area, Federation and our partners are renovating and upgrading nearly 100 B&B so they are ready to welcome guests again as tourism gradually returns to the North.

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The Young Lion of Judah Program for B’nai Mitzvah students

The Young Lion of Judah Program for B’nai Mitzvah students

This unique project pairs teens with local Holocaust survivors to build meaningful intergenerational friendships.

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