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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.

Next Week: Give Miami Day

Next Week: Give Miami Day

Early Giving for Give Miami Day begins this Sunday, November 17! Donating to the Annual Greater Miami Jewish Federation on Give Miami Day, one of the largest annual fundraising events in the country, makes your generosity goes even further.

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An Ambulance for Yerucham

An Ambulance for Yerucham

When local donors, including Federation leadership, heard that our partner city Yerucham was in dire need of a new ambulance, they happily expedited its purchase and sent it on its way to Israel.

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Miami Shinshinim Bring Israel to Life

Miami Shinshinim Bring Israel to Life

Two enthusiastic 18-year-old shinshinim (emissaries) are sharing their love for Israel and all things Jewish with Miami’s children and young adults as part of a yearly Federation program.

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Federations Welcomes Nova Music Exhibit to Miami

Federations Welcomes Nova Music Exhibit to Miami

Opening on Wednesday, December 18, the in-depth remembrance of the brutal massacre at The Nova Music Festival in Re’im, Israel, on October 7, sets out to recreate a festival dedicated to peace and love that was savagely cut short by Hamas’ barbaric attack.

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