It's Happening In Miami

You know that stress can come in multiple forms, but did you know there is more than just therapy or medication to help you handle it? Jason Wasser, LMFT and Certified Neuro Emotional Technique Practitioner will break down concepts in Mindfulness, Neurology, Psychology and Chinese Medicine and teach you how to minimize your stress F.A.S.T!

Host of the "Your Winning Life" podcast, Jason Wasser is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Alternative Medicine Practitioner, Certified Entrepreneur Coach and Speaker. He is the Founder and Clinical Director of The Family Room Wellness Associates, a mind-body integrative health focused practice in Hollywood, FL.

This program is sponsored by the Greater Miami Jewish Federation Incubator Grant.

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Join women across the country for Virtually Limitless: Our Shared Shelf, a monthly book discussion group on Wednesday, October 6 at 8 p.m.

This month's choice is Lilyville: Mother, Daughter, and Other Roles I've Played by Tovah Feldshuh. Curl up with a good book and then join us online for a discussion with the author. Even if you don't have time to read the book first . . . we want to see you online!

Register here for the national conversation.

Applications are now open for Miami's Leo Martin March of the Living (MOTL) program.

While the evolving public health guidelines may affect certain aspects of the program including the possibility of travel, the impactful six-month educational experience may still include a journey to Poland and Israel to visit important sites of Jewish life and history. The program provides teens a powerful education about the 6 million Jews murdered during the Shoah and a deep learning about Israel. MOTL is a program of the Center for the Advancement of Jewish Education (CAJE), a Federation subsidiary agency. All participants are required to be vaccinated.

MOTL is a program of the Center for the Advancement of Jewish Education (CAJE), a Federation subsidiary agency.

Applications are due by October 15. Click here for more information and to apply.

Explore Jewish life on over 130 campuses at the fall virtual Hillel College Fair on Oct. 17-19.

The event is free and open to students, parents, guardians and anyone who wants to learn about Jewish college life. Meet current Jewish students and staff, get an inside scoop on what college life is really like and connect with Hillel leadership one-on-one. Learn about college scholarships, greek life, majors, study abroad and more! To register, click here.

Join the Young Leadership Division to Meet, Mix and Mingle at

RUSH HOUR

Thursday, October 14 at 7 PM

FREEHOLD Miami 2219 NW 2nd Avenue

$10 per person with RSVP

$18 day of event

Free for society members

Registration includes a complimentary drink

Click here to RSVP

Society members click here

Join Ali Rogin, PBS NewsHour producer and author of Beat Breast Cancer Like a Boss; Rabbi Laila Haas, Director of Adult Learning and Growth at the Center for the Advancement of Jewish Education and Dr. Liz Etkin-Kramer, Yodeah founder, for a meaningful and informative program about the BRCA mutation and cancer risk on Tuesday, October 19 at 7:30 p.m. Hear about their journey and the choices they made to ensure a long, healthy life for themselves and their families.

One in 40 Ashkenazi Jewish men and women carry a BRCA mutation which can lead to a higher risk of breast, ovarian, melanoma and prostate cancer. One simple test can empower you with the knowledge you need to make life-saving decisions.

For more information, please click here.

Community members experiencing food insecurity can receive help at Federation's free kosher food distribution drive-thru on Thursday, September 30 from 9-11 a.m. at Federation headquarters, 4200 Biscayne Boulevard. Packages of kosher chicken and beef, fresh produce, milk, eggs, challah, dry goods and other supplies will be placed in the trunks of waiting cars. Please 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 Jewish Federations of North American JEDI (Jewish equity, diversity & inclusion) Initiative & Network of Jewish Human Services Agencies have partnered to create MOED Healing, a communal space that will tend to the minds and hearts of Jewish people of color and relieve some of the stress of racially charged interactions in daily lives.

Join us for this support group which will meet virtually.

• Thursday, October 7, 1:30-3 p.m.

• Thursday, October 14, 1:30-3 p.m.

• Thursday, October 21, 1:30-3 p.m.

• Thursday, October 28, 1:30-3 p.m.

To register, please click here

The Jewish Educational Loan Fund (JELF), a Federation partner agency, is now accepting applications for interest-free loans for Jewish students pursuing higher education, including graduate, vocational or technical school.

In order to qualify, applicants must be enrolled full-time in a program leading to a degree or certificate at an accredited US educational institution, be a US citizen (or have lawful immigration status), be in good academic standing with their university and be able to demonstate financial need via a completed FAFSA application. Click here for the application. The deadline is Thursday, September 30.

As the college application season is underway, Hillel International has an important resource to find the perfect Jewish college experience. The Hillel College Guide magazine is a free resource that explores college life on campus including kosher dining options, Greek life, religious services and Israel experiences. Click here for more information.