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Jacob Solomon

Jacob Solomon serves as the President and Chief Executive Officer Emeritus of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation and was its chief professional officer from 1992 to 2024. He began his affiliation with the Miami Federation in 1981 and has held a variety of positions, including Director of Planning and Budgeting and Assistant Executive Vice President overseeing the Annual Federation/United Jewish Appeal Campaign.

Previously, Jacob served for two years as the President of the Jewish Communal Service Association of North America, the central professional association for individuals employed in Jewish communal organizations and agencies.

Before coming to Miami, Jacob trained at the Jewish federations in New York and Philadelphia while a student at Yeshiva University’s Wurzweiler School of social work, where he received his master’s in Social Work degree. He began his studies in Jewish communal service as a recipient of a Federation Executive Recruitment and Education Program (FEREP) scholarship award. In addition, he also holds undergraduate and graduate degrees in Oriental studies from the University of Pennsylvania.

Jacob and his wife, Dr. Mindy Hersh, live in South Miami-Dade County and are the proud parents of three children and five grandchildren.

Federation Issues Statement on Ceasefire and Hostage Return

Federation Issues Statement on Ceasefire and Hostage Return

With tremendous joy and relief the Greater Miami Jewish Federation, its Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) and the Rabbinical Association of Greater Miami (RAGM) welcome the announcement that Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire in Gaza that, if goes as planned, will result in the release of all remaining hostages in the coming days.

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Federation Grants for Psychoeducational Evaluations

Federation Grants for Psychoeducational Evaluations

Is the cost of a psychoeducational evaluation for your child preventing you from accessing the services they need to succeed in the classroom? A grant from Federation’s Miami Jewish Abilities Alliance (MJAA) can help!

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Feeding Israel’s Hungry

Feeding Israel’s Hungry

As rising numbers of Israelis face food insecurity, Federation and our partners continue to boost nutritional support for vulnerable individuals and families throughout the country.

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Pay it Forward This Thanksgiving

Pay it Forward This Thanksgiving

Participating in the 17th Annual Everything but the Turkey, hosted by Federation’s Jewish Volunteer Center (JVC) in Miami Beach on Sunday, November 16, 2 p.m. and South Dade on Thursday, November 20, 6 p.m.

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