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Israel Experiences Blog

Federation is working to build a strong Jewish future by offering various opportunities for Israel experiences. Living in Israel and participating on a program can be transformative for many young adults. Read personal accounts about these experiences and stay up-to-date on what it is like living in Israel.

Jul 9, 2013

Miami Birthright Israel Participant Reflects On “Mind Blowing” Experience

The Greater Miami Jewish Federation partnered with Taglit-Birthright Israel to provide an exclusive Miami community Birthright experience for young adults ages 22 to 26 from Sunday, June 2, 2013 to Thursday, June 13, 2013.

Jun 7, 2013

Documenting Otzma

Otzma has been a truly unique and multifaceted experience. We move from city to city and from adventure to adventure. I decided to join the Israeli Media Fellowship project to boost my Israel experience and was given a creative project to complete. I had to make a video series describing my journey.
2026 Women’s Amutot Initiative Grantees

2026 Women’s Amutot Initiative Grantees

Twenty-four nonprofits will receive a total of more than $350,000 in grants from Federation’s Women’s Amutot Initiative (WAI) to advance social, economic, religious and political equality for Israeli women.

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Supporting Resilience in Northern Israeli Schools

Supporting Resilience in Northern Israeli Schools

Your Federation dollars support the Israel Trauma Coalition’s (ITC) Resilient School Program addressing the educational crisis in Northern Israel. ITC is introducing a sustainable resilience-building initiative to provide children with structure, a sense of safety and a pathway to healing.

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MJFF Is Back: January 14-29

MJFF Is Back: January 14-29

This year’s Festival will present 139 films from 20 countries — including 105 features and 34 shorts — featuring 15 world premieres, 19 international premieres, 13 North American premieres, and 3 US premieres.

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Volunteer on MLK Day

Volunteer on MLK Day

Honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with the Greater Miami Jewish Federation’s Volunteer Center and Jewish Community Relations Council during an intergenerational, interfaith day of hands-on volunteering that will strengthen connection, compassion and justice in Miami.

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