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October is National Dyslexia Awareness Month and Federation’s Miami Jewish Abilities Alliance (JAA) has created a resource page for people with dyslexia and related reading differences. In Miami, Federation’s Annual Campaign supports 10 Jewish day schools, including Scheck Hillel Community School, which operates learning programs for students with dyslexia. “We empower students diagnosed with dyslexia to become independent, successful learners who can maximize achievement in every way,” says Eileen Ginzburg, Scheck Hillel's Director of Academic Services. "Scheck Hillel is grateful for Federation’s generous support. Through our Academic Services programming, families no longer need to forego a Jewish education.” Says one student, “Scheck Hillel's Nativ program has the most supportive teachers who saw my potential, even though I couldn’t ... I will always be grateful to this program.” Click here to learn more about Miami JAA and the wide variety of resources available for individuals with disabilities and their loved ones.

Attention, Miami Beach residents! Your ballots this November will include an item – Referendum 2 – which, if passed, would provide essential funds for the Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach and many other cherished arts and culture institutions in the City. A YES vote is a vote in favor of granting our Holocaust Memorial up to $7.15 million from the City of Miami Beach for critical infrastructure needs. It will enable the Memorial to maintain its status as one of the City’s premier attractions, and to continue creating top-tier educational content for all schools statewide. With the recent spike in antisemitism, the Memorial’s work has never been more important. Click here to read more about the Referendum and how to ensure your vote is counted in the election.

Need to register to vote, sign up for early voting, request an absentee ballot or find your precinct? CLICK HERE

The Greater Miami Jewish Federation has established an Emergency Relief Fund to assist people impacted by Hurricane Ian.

To make a donation, please click here.

You can also send a donation check payable to the Greater Miami Jewish Federation with the notation "Hurricane Ian Emergency Relief Fund" to:

Greater Miami Jewish Federation

4200 Biscayne Boulevard Miami, FL 33137

Join us to learn from the top professionals at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum about the Federal institution's urgent initiative to Rescue The Evidence of the Holocaust from Latin American communities. Panelists from the Museum include:

Dr. Krista Hegburg, Senior Program Officer, International Academic Programs in the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Center for Advanced Holocaust Studies

Jaime J. Monllor, International Outreach Officer in The David M. Rubenstein National Institute for Holocaust Documentation

Leslie Swift, Chief, Film, Oral History, and Recorded Sound in The David M. Rubenstein National Institute for Holocaust Documentation

This program is presented in partnership with The Holocaust Teacher Institute at the University of Miami, School of Education & Human Development and The Leslie and Susan Gonda Foundation

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.

Click here to learn more and register today!

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

This is part 1 of our Annual Cantor Shulkes Music Festival. ' Join us for a wonderful Kabbalat Shabbat service with Grammy Award Winner Joanie Leeds.

When: Friday September 16, 6.15pm Where: Temple Sinai of North Dade 18801 NE 22nd Avenue, North Miami Beach, 33180, FL

You can come in person orwatch the service online at www.tsnd.tv

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This is part 3 of our Annual Cantor Shulkes Music Festival.
Join us for an upbeat all ages concert with Grammy Award Winner Joanie Leeds Show will be followed by Carnival activities for kids (Face Painting, arts & crafts, tossing games, etc) Kosher food & dessert available for purchase

When: Sunday September 18, 4pm Where: Temple Sinai of North Dade 18801 NE 22nd Avenue, North Miami Beach, 33180, FL

Tickets: Adults: $18 in advance / $25 at the door. Children: $5 / $10

You can purchase tickets in advance at www.tsnd.org/smf22

Para obtener más información, haga clic aquí.

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/.