It's Happening In Miami

Wednesday, July 28 at 8:00 pm

Read “The Lion Seeker” by Kenneth Bonert and then join Beth Torah Benny Rok Campus’ Dr. Andrea Beck in an online group discussion that explores themes of prejudice and immigration in South Africa, in the shadow of World War II.

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Immediately after the collapse of Champlain Towers South, Federation’s Jewish Volunteer Center (JVC) did what they do best: mobilized volunteers across Miami and sprang into action, ready to help in whatever way they could.

If you are interested in receiving information about upcoming volunteer opportunities, please click here.

July 22, 2021 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM

via Zoom

Robert Siegel (former Senior Host of NPR’s All Things Considered for 31 years) interviews Mark Bittman (Food author & journalist; Special Advisor, Food Policy, Columbia University), Ruth Reichl (6-time James Beard Awardee, former Editor-in-Chief, Gourmet magazine), and Mark Fachler and Monica Klausner (Co-founders, Veestro). FREE REGISTRATION HERE

Global Connections is free to the public. REGISTER HERE

Watch previous programs HERE

Global Connections: Navigating the New Abnormal with Robert Siegel is presented monthly by American Friends of Rabin Medical Center (AFRMC), a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization based in New York City. AFRMC not only directly support services at Rabin Medical Center in Israel, but also believes in supporting our global community with information, education, and awareness of the most pressing topics for our health and well-being. After the initial program, it can be viewed on JBS TV and on AFRMC’s YouTube and Facebook. Learn more at www.afrmc.org. For further information email: [email protected] or call 212-279-2522.

July 20, 2021 9:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Join Jewish National Fund-USA’s Go North West and Arts & Entertainment Task Forces for a virtual tour of the Western Galilee. Led by Michal Shiloah Galnoor, we will meet local artists, small business owners, and experience the sights and sounds of this magnificent region. Learn about our Western Galilee Tourist Information Center in Akko, which is the gateway to the entire area and instrumental in fostering co-existence between Arabs and Jews.

Tourism in the Western Galilee came to an abrupt halt, first with the COVID-19 pandemic and again during the recent conflict in Israel when the visitor center was vandalized not once, but twice. Together with our Arab neighbors we protected the center, but the damage was done. The building may have been damaged, but the hopes and dreams still live on.

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The Temple Emanu-El Cultural Arts Center and Miami Beach Music Festival Orchestra will present Console the Soul, an interfaith musical gathering in support of the victims and families of the Surfside condominium collapse. The gathering will take place on Thursday, July 8th at 8:00 PM at Temple Emanu-El Cultural Arts Center, where we welcome the community into a space for unity and healing. The evening will consist of soothing orchestral and vocal classical music, under the direction of Michael Rossi, interlaced with inspirational texts from our community leaders including:

• Alina Hudak (City Manager)
• Rabbi Marc Philippe (Rabbi of Temple Emanu-El)
• Reverend Juan J. Sosa (Pastor of St. Joseph Church Miami Beach)
• Rabbi Fred Klein (Greater Miami Jewish Federation)
• Reverend Timothy P. Carr (All Souls' Episcopal Church)

During the gathering, monetary donations will be collected to provide relief to the victims and families of the Surfside tragedy through the Greater Miami Jewish Federation. Federation together with its partners — Jewish Community Services of South Florida (JCS) and Mishkan Miami: The Jewish Connection for Spiritual Support — is providing financial assistance, chaplaincy support, crisis counseling, and social services to people impacted by the tragedy. Please do not bring any physical goods.

The Surfside tragedy has affected the community at large, our hope is to offer a musical and spiritual balm to bring Light and blessings into our lives. This musical gathering is free and open to all, please RSVP HERE to reserve your seats.

A livestream option will be available during the gathering at: https://www.tesobe.org/

Hadassah Comes Together: A Moment of Prayer for Surfside

Thursday, July 8, 12:30 pm ET

Hadassah invites you to a moment of prayer for the victims, survivors and families affected by the tragedy of the Surfside Condo Collapse. Please join us as we come together as a national community in prayer and in healing, with words of hope and solace.

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Remarks by Rhoda Smolow Hadassah National President

Adrian Fischer Hadassah Greater Miami President

Prayer service conducted by Rabbi Eliot H. Pearlson Temple Menorah, Miami Beach accompanied by Rabbi Julie Jacobs Beth David Congregation, Miami

May the memories of those we lost be forever a blessing, and may the families of the victims and those missing know no more sorrow.

A Zoom link will be emailed to you upon registration. If you do not receive an automated email with the Zoom link, please check your spam and/or junk folders. For questions or concerns, please contact .

We are not alone. Over the past week, our friends and partners from around the world have shown solidarity with Surfside and the individuals and families reeling from the unimaginable tragedy.

Through words, deeds and generous donations, we have been strengthened by the international emergency response from Israel’s United Hatzalah and from Mexico’s Jewish community through CADENA. President-elect of the State of Israel Isaac Herzog, who is completing his term as Chairman of the Executive of The Jewish Agency for Israel, pledged continued assistance and support in the days and weeks to come in a touching letter to Federation. We were also comforted to welcome Israel’s Minister of Diaspora Affairs Nachman Shai, who accompanied a delegation of elite reserve officers from the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Homefront Command to assist rescue crews. Our partnership city of Yerucham has sent messages of support and prayers led by Mayor Tal Ohana.

Please click here to watch this video.

The devastating collapse of Champlain Towers South is a moment of deep trauma and uncertainty. For the past week, Greater Miami Jewish Federation chaplains and community rabbis have been providing around-the-clock counseling to bereaved family members of those who have perished and remain missing as well as displaced people. This crisis comes on the heels of a year of uncertainty for each of us, challenging our own sense of security. How do we respond? A Prayerful Response to the Surfside Tragedy, produced by Federation's Mishkan Miami: The Jewish Connection for Spiritual Support in partnership with members of the Rabbinical Association of Greater Miami, provides an opportunity for each of us to connect to our feelings right now and connect with others who are suffering deeply at this time.

If you would like to submit a prayer request, please click here. Our rabbis will distribute the list to local synagogues.

Because of the generosity of more than 7,500 caring people of all faiths from all over the globe, the Greater Miami Jewish Federation is helping those directly affected by the Surfside Building Collapse. Federation — together with our partner agencies — is providing individuals and families with immediate support as they face the uncertainty of the days ahead. This includes direct financial assistance such as cash and gift cards for clothing, medication, food and other essentials; case management services through Jewish Community Services (JCS) to help access benefits, insurance and other relief programs; onsite mental health and trauma counselors; around-the-clock spiritual support from our team of clergy; assistance in locating short- and long-term housing for displaced people and help with funeral planning. As the situation on the ground evolves, Federation will be there with resources and expertise to respond to the emerging needs.

We are also providing human resources through our Jewish Volunteer Center (JVC) to sort and distribute donations for families and first responders; insurance, mental health and legal professionals offering pro-bono services and crisis response though our Office of Community Security as we work with law enforcement on additional concerns. This is the power of community in action.

Beyond the immediate needs, Federation has begun to ask what’s next for victims and their families. How do they start the process of trying to rebuild and recover? Please join us as we continue our work in Surfside during this extraordinary time. If you have not already made a donation to the Surfside emergency assistance fund, please click here to donate now.

Following the horrific tragedy in Surfside, if you or someone you know is in need of emergency financial assistance, food, counseling, bereavement support or is facing other challenges, please call 2-1-1

Operated by Greater Miami Jewish Federation partner agency, Jewish Community Services of South Florida, this free, confidential helpline can guide you to the services you need. During ordinary and extraordinary times, Miami’s Jewish community is here to help 24 hours a day.