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About Federation

About Federation

For more than 75 years, the Greater Miami Jewish Federation has been a unifying force for Jewish community-building and philanthropy. We mobilize human and financial resources to care for those in need, strengthen Jewish life and advance the unity, values and shared purpose of the Jewish people in Miami, in Israel and around the world.

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Our Departments

Our Departments

Whether you wish to get involved with the Greater Miami Jewish Federation, attend an event or learn more about our work, our professionals and volunteers are happy to assist you – and provide you with opportunities for meaningful participation.

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Our Work in Miami

Our Work in Miami

Thanks to the generosity of thousands of donors, the Greater Miami Jewish Federation supports numerous local partner agencies and programs that provide a lifeline of vital services for 1 in 8 people in Miami’s Jewish community.

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... In Israel & Worldwide

... In Israel & Worldwide

Through long-standing partnerships with the Jewish Agency for Israel (JAFI), and the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC) – among other organizations – the Greater Miami Jewish Federation supports services that help the vulnerable, combat anti-Semitism and rebuild Jewish life in communities around the world.

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Federation Offices

Federation Offices

Conveniently headquartered on Biscayne Boulevard near downtown Miami, the Greater Miami Jewish Federation also maintains offices at Jewish Community Centers in North and South Miami-Dade County.

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Our Sponsors

Our Sponsors

Are you looking to promote your business to Miami’s Jewish community? The Greater Miami Jewish Federation Corporate Sponsorship program — called Proud Business Partners — gives you valuable opportunities to do just that, and to be a solid corporate citizen as well.

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Meet Scott

Meet Scott

“Jewish community is the ultimate team sport,” said Scott Kaufman, Interim President and CEO of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation, “and nobody has a better team than Jewish Miami!”

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Israeli Division Mini Mission

Israeli Division Mini Mission

Earlier this month, Federation’s Israeli Division hosted the fourth annual Israeli Mini Mission, crisscrossing the country to bear witness to the horrific atrocities of October 7 and see firsthand how Federation donations are helping rebuild Israeli lives and their communities.

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Base Miami Relaunches

Base Miami Relaunches

In this challenging time, engaging young Jews in a pluralistic, hospitable home of Jewish learning, culture and connection is more critical than ever. Helping in that effort are Rabbi Dvir and Shalhevet Cahana, the newly arrived resident Rabbinic couple of Federation-funded Base Miami.

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JFNA Helps Fund 16 New Mental Health Facilities

JFNA Helps Fund 16 New Mental Health Facilities

Jewish Federations are contributing approximately $7 million in a partnership with Israel’s Ministry of Health to create 16 community-based mental health centers, which will provide much-needed services to 200,000 Israelis each year.

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