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Join Jewish National Fund-USA in Miami, where it all began, as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of Alexander Muss High School in Israel as we celebrate together and recognize students, alumni and those who have made a significant impact on Zionist education.

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The Emek Medical Center in Afula, Israel, will be the new home of Beit Shulamit Cancer Center, named in memory of the late Dr. Shulamit Katzman of Miami. Founded by the Katzman Family Foundation, Beit Shulamit will be one of the most advanced cancer centers in Israel and will house under one roof all that is necessary for the diagnosis and treatment of cancer in children and adults.

The purpose of Beit Shulamit will be to offer high-quality medical services to the population in the northern periphery of Israel. Beit Shulamit will operate one of the world’s most advanced centers for cancer research, under the academic leadership of Nobel laureate Professor Aaron Ciechanover of Technion Israel Institute of Technology.

The 11,000-square-meter structure is being designed by world-renowned architect Ron Arad and will integrate into the topography and green surroundings of the area.

Dr. Shulamit Katzman was a beloved Miami pediatrician, devoted wife and mother, and a force for good. On the occasion of her ninth yahrzeit on Sunday, September 18, 2022, the Greater Miami Jewish Federation remembers Dr. Katzman for her deep commitment to community and to the people and State of Israel. Her social activism and generous philanthropy benefited a wide range of organizations, including Federation, where she served as a member of the Board of Directors. She also was involved with the Board of Kesher in North Miami Beach, helped Israeli children afflicted with cancer through the organization Larger Than Life and was a mentor for the Women of Tomorrow at Dr. Michael M. Krop Senior High School, among many other institutions.

Beit Shulamit will stand as a remarkable testament to its namesake and improve the quality of life for all who access its state-of-the-art services.

To learn more about Beit Shulamit, please contact [email protected] or visit their website by clicking here.

Dr. Shulamit Katzman

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Application Deadline: October 14, 2022 in order to schedule an interview

• Receive professional instruction by rabbis, chaplains, doctors, bereavement specialists and social workers to learn the art of Jewish spiritual care

• Study the wealth of Jewish spiritual care texts from the convenience of your home

• Learn how to develop legacy, art, music and creative ritual projects

• Receive support in developing and maintaining congregational caring communities

• Reach out to those who are alone or isolated

• Engage in supervised and supported volunteer activities, including mitzvah projects geared to helping older adults and others who are lonely, ill or in need of support or companionship

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For further information, please contact Mishkan Miami of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation at [email protected] or call 786.866.8411.

If you need help with Zoom, please call Charmaine Rappaport at 786.866.8655.

JEWISH COMMUNITY SERVICES OF SOUTH FLORIDA SELECTED FOR 2022 NON-PROFIT NOVO AWARD PRESENTED BY THE GREATER MIAMI CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Jewish Community Services of South Florida (JCS) wins The 2022 NOVO Awards – Innovative Program Excellence for an Organizational Budget of $2 Million and Above Category

MIAMI, Sept. 8, 2022 – Jewish Community Services of South Florida (JCS) is the winner of The 2022 NOVO Awards – Innovative Program Excellence, Organizational Budget of $2 Million and Above Category.

The NOVO Awards, hosted by the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, honors nonprofits in Miami-Dade County that have demonstrated innovative excellence and feature best non-profit business practices. Awardees are selected by The NOVO Awards Task Force, and announced at Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce’s Trustee Luncheon on September 7, 2022.

“At JCS, "COMMUNITY" is our middle name, and we are privileged to have served our community for over 102 years," said JCS Board Chair, Scott Singer. "We continue to provide a single standard of high quality care to all members of our community who are in need of life-sustaining services. Our JCS team is grateful for the gracious recognition by the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce. Miami-Dade County is a beautifully diverse, energizing community, and we are proud to serve individuals and families throughout every corner of it. This award is not only a testament to our single, high-standard quality of care, but the community’s trust in our commitment to serve them. We look forward to the year ahead as NOVO Award recipients, and remain dedicated to serving as our community’s safety-net.”

“We are humbled and grateful to have been selected by our Chamber as a 2022 NOVO Award recipient,” said JCS President & CEO, Miriam Singer. “Over the last two years, JCS has worked tirelessly to meet our community’s needs throughout an array of crises and emergencies. We implemented innovative solutions to alleviate a broad variety of social and health challenges, our team has scaled to increase the quality and quantity of services for our frail and vulnerable residents, and we transformed our business and service models to meet clients where they are. Our work in service to our beloved community is made possible through strong and effective partnerships with small, local and national corporate sponsors, local state and federal government agencies, as well as grassroots community-based and faith-based partners representing the vibrant diversity of our community."

About the NOVO Awards: Awardees in the Innovative Program Excellence, Organizational Budget of Less than $2 Million category and Outstanding Board Leader category were also presented with NOVO Awards. All NOVO Awards recipients participated in a rigorous application and selection process by the NOVO Awards Task Force to be considered for recognition.

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About Jewish Community Services of South Florida:

Since 1920, Jewish Community Services of South Florida, based on Jewish values, has remained true to the mission of providing a resilient safety-net of health and social services through a broad array of programs to promote health, productivity and self-sufficiency. By partnering with community partners, funders, hundreds of volunteers, sister organizations and local leaders, our team continuously strengthens its engagement and impact. Our professional team continues to offer a beacon of healing and hope as it addresses the many layered needs of residents in our diverse and vibrant community.

If you or someone you know needs help or support, please call 211, our 24/7/365 Information & Referral service. We are here for you. Learn more at https://jcsfl.org/.

Academics. Judaism. Service. Your #JLAJourney begins here!

Join us at our first Open House on Sunday, October 30th @ FIU's Biscayne Bay Campus

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Thousands of community members experiencing food insecurity as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic have been relying on Federation’s Free Kosher Food Distribution Drive-Thrus to help them fill their fridge and pantry. On Friday, September 23, from 9 to 11 a.m., packages of kosher meat, fresh produce, milk, eggs, challah, dry goods and other supplies will be placed in the trunks of waiting cars at Federation’s next drive-thru event at Federation Headquarters, 4200 Biscayne Boulevard. Partners in the food drive include Federation’s Jewish Volunteer Center (JVC), our primary human service agency Jewish Community Services of South Florida, Repair the World Miami, Farm Share and Miami-Dade County. We are also grateful to a number of generous donors for their support, whose loyalty allows us to continue our work. Cars will enter the parking lot via the northbound lane of Federal Highway. Participants must remain in their cars and wear masks. All CDC COVID-19 safety guidelines will be followed.

The Greater Miami Jewish Federation and the Rabbinical Association of Greater Miami, together with more than 30 participating synagogues, are offering free seating to unaffiliated members of our community through the High Holiday Welcome Program. If you have not already made plans to attend Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur services, we encourage you to join a synagogue. But if you can’t do so in time for the holidays, you may attend services at one of the synagogues where we have arranged for a limited number of individual seats at no charge. The program is made possible by donations to the Annual Greater Miami Jewish Federation/UJA Campaign. Online registrations may be made here through Sunday, September 18.

All denominations of observance are welcome. Advance reservations are required. May 5783 be a sweet year for you and your family, full of peace and happiness.

Florida’s premier retail event featuring a selection of diverse vendors, curated to bring you an authentic shopping experience while benefitting a worthy cause. ​Your support at this event will directly fund local Florida couples struggling with infertility. Buy tickets here.

• When: September 12, 2022
• Time: 11AM-5PM | 7PM - 9PM
• Where: Miami Airport Convention Center | 711 NW 72nd Ave, Miami FL 33126