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WEBINAR: Thursday, November 2, 8-9:15 PM

Join Moving Traditions for an honest one-hour conversation about how parents and teens can keep talking about the war in Israel and Gaza even as we may find ourselves with very different sources of information, peer groups, and possible responses to the ongoing war.

Moving Traditions CEO Shuli Karkowsky will sit down with a panel of experts to talk about the psychology behind how teens process the news, strategies to foster discussion when you agree and when you don't, and how to set boundaries for discourse and root those boundaries in love. The panel will include: • Dr. Julie Hirschfeld, a psychologist and parent coach • Dr. Jonathan Golden, Director of Drew University’s Center on Religion, Culture & Conflict • Rabbi Daniel Brenner, Moving Traditions' VP of Education • Emily Levine, a Kol Koleinu Teen Feminist Fellow who attends Scarsdale High School in NY and Westchester Reform Temple

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Thursday, November 2 at Noon on Zoom

The horrific, unprovoked attack by Hamas terrorists on October 7 brought massive devastation, destruction and death to more than 1,400 innocent people, and more than 200 Israelis are still being held hostage in Gaza. The people of Israel are fighting for the safety and security of our Jewish homeland, nothing less.

It is important to know that the Jewish people are not alone right now and that we have the support of all people of good will, and — in particular — the men and women who represent us. Please join our four South Florida Federations and other Jewish community organizations for an opportunity to hear firsthand from our communities’ elected officials at this critical moment.

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Zoom link provided upon registration

What You Can Do To Help Support Israel

The Greater Miami Jewish Federation has created an Israel Resource Page with listings to educate and guide the community in how to stay informed, get involved, advocate for Israel and much more.

Learn about upcoming webinars and in-person events, how to stand up for Israel and combat antisemitism, where to contact your elected officials and how your Israel Emergency Fund donations help. Read the latest Israel news from Jewish Federations of North America and view Federation stories and videos. And be sure to check back regularly for the latest updates!

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Sunday, November 5 at 6 PM

Federation’s community commemoration of Kristallnacht – The Night of Broken Glass – at the Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach marks the start of Holocaust Education Week. “With the war in Israel and the meteoric rise in antisemitism worldwide, now is the time for the Jewish community to gather in solidarity,” said Jessica Katz, Chair of the Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach. Kristallnacht, considered a major turning point in Hitler’s campaign to annihilate the Jewish people, was marked by attacks on Jews in Germany and Austria on November 9-10, 1938. The community will assemble to hear the testimony of eyewitnesses to Kristallnacht, pay tribute to Holocaust victims and honor the courage and resilience of Survivors. In memory of our Israeli brothers and sisters who were murdered in the horrific Hamas attacks that began on October 7. Location: Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach, 1933-1945 Meridian Avenue, Miami Beach

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Holocaust Education Week, November 5-November 9

Explore the legacy of the Shoah through cultural, academic and personal perspectives in a series of film presentations, lectures and community discussions. Age-appropriate programming for students and adults. All programming is free of charge and open to the public. Advance registration is required for all events, except for the Kristallnacht program.

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The Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach is a Committee of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation.

As a public act of solidarity, with the over 200 hostages abducted by Hamas during its attack on Israel on October 7, the Jewish Federations of North America and 165 partner organizations launched the Blue Ribbons for Israel campaign, asking people across the world to wear their support for these innocent victims on their shirts and display their support on their social media platforms.

Send a powerful message of solidarity by wearing your ribbon.

Wearing a ribbon publicly unites you with people of all religions, races, nationalities, ethnicities, ages and generations, and demonstrates for the people of Israel that they are not alone and that good people across the globe are with them and their families during this dark time.

Click below to order your Blue Ribbons for Israel and to learn how to make your own.

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November 12-14 at The Betsy Hotel, South Beach

All events are free and open to the public

The Jewish American & Holocaust Literature Symposium includes salons, readings and cultural celebrations. See below for a listing of programs.

The Community Post Is Sending Twice a Week to Further Support Your Efforts

As Israel continues to defend itself in the face of Hamas’ deadly attacks, Miami’s Jewish community is organizing numerous pro-Israel programs and events, as well as other responses to increased acts of antisemitism. To assist your organization in promoting your efforts – and to reach thousands of readers – the Greater Miami Jewish Federation’s Community Post online bulletin is doubling its eblasts to twice a week - Wednesdays and Sundays - for the foreseeable future.

To post your Israel-supportive activities in The Community Post, click the "Add a Post" button on the masthead at the top of this page or on The Community Post homepage.

If you need assistance in posting to The Community Post, please contact Lauren Gold at [email protected] or 786.866.8407.

Am Yisrael Chai!

Friday, October 20, 9:30 AM

Join the community for the mitzvah of challah, songs and prayers for Israel's safety.

Proceeds will be sent to villages in Israel which were attacked by terrorists, and for activities for children whose parents are in the IDF.

Beit David Highland Lakes Shul, 2600 NE 209th St, Miami

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Urge Elected Leaders to Stand With Israel

Fifty years after the Yom Kippur War, Israel once again faces significant peril. Now is the time to reach out to your elected officials at the federal, state and local levels and share your deep and unwavering support of Israel.

Urge them to speak out and make a clear and unequivocal statement that they stand for Israel and its right to defend itself.

Click below to complete an easy form that will help you connect with your representatives. Alternatively, if your representatives are among the members of Congress who have already spoken up about Israel, send them a note of gratitude.

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October 9, 2023 23 Tishrei, 5784

For Zion's sake I will not hold my peace, and for Jerusalem's sake I will not rest (Isaiah 62:1)

As rabbis representing Miami’s faith community, we watch with horror and shock the brutal, unprovoked, and heartless murders and abductions of hundreds of fellow Jews in the State of Israel. Fifty years to the day of the Yom Kippur War, we again defend our very right to live, to exist. Many of us have friends and family directly impacted by these horrific attacks. We stand hand in hand, heart in heart, with our fellow Jews. We share their pain today and lift our voices in solidarity and prayer.

There is no explanation that justifies such acts of wanton cruelty against innocent civilians- women, children, older adults, and even people simply attending a music festival in the desert. To celebrate the cold-blooded murder of innocents is despicable and reprehensible. The actions of Hamas and their Iranian supporters represent the depths of evil and barbarity.

Just as the United States would need to respond to such barbaric attacks unequivocally, we know that the State of Israel will need to respond decisively. We support the State of Israel to do what it must to defend its citizenry. We call on all those of good faith to call out evil, and to join in solidarity with the State of Israel.

During these dark days, we know we shall prevail. Never Again.

Rabbi Mario Rojzman, President

Rabbi Frederick L. Klein, Executive Vice President

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