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Learn about Social Media Job Search Skills in a Virtual Workshop, Thursday, July 22nd, 10:30am - 12:30pm.

These days social media is a critical component of today's job search. Join us to gain valuable insight and ideas on the best use of social media during your job search.

The agenda includes information about:

• Elevator pitch
• Online job search resources
• Searching employment websites
• Making LinkedIn work for you

Reach out to [email protected] for more information.

July 28, 2021 7:00 PM

via Zoom

Join Jewish National Fund-USA IsraelCast host Steven Shalowitz and author Ben Freeman for a live Q&A session about his book, Jewish Pride: Rebuilding a People. Inspired by his experiences with LGBTQ+ pride, Ben M Freeman aims to educate, inspire, and empower Jewish people to reject the shame of antisemitism imposed on Jews by the non-Jewish world, as well as non-Jewish perceptions of what it means to be a Jew. Jewish Pride: Rebuilding a People empowers our nation to begin the process of defining their own identities as proud Jews through Jewish experience, Jewish history, and Jewish values. Available for purchase on Amazon. Purchasing the book prior to the event is not required but recommended.

About JNF-USA’s Reading Series: Jewish National Fund-USA’s Reading Series takes place monthly via Zoom and brings together readers and Jewish authors for a lively and engrossing virtual discussion, moderated by JNF-USA IsraelCast host Steven Shalowitz. Every month, a new book about Judaism and/or Israel becomes the subject of a conversation that creates and solidifies friendships while giving people a chance to flex their intellectual muscles from the comfort of their own home. Learn more about the series HERE.

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.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

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.

Click HERE to RSVP.

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.

CLICK HERE TO ATTEND

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.