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Jewish Community Relations Council

The Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC), a standing Committee of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation, is the “central address” for public interaction with partners inside and outside the Jewish community, working to represent the interests of the organized Jewish community to the community at large and to shape public policy that reflects Jewish and universal values of social justice. It serves as the advocacy arm of the Federation and is the instrument through which the organized Jewish community can explore and develop policies on issues affecting the community. The JCRC educates and engages the Jewish community on key international, federal, state, and local issues; builds consensus; establishes relationships; and builds coalitions with ethnic, religious, governmental, and civic organizations and the media, to ensure a vibrant community that is able to take positions and advocate to build a more just society. Under its government affairs component, the JCRC is responsible for efforts to maximize government funding that is available for programs and services operated by Federation partner agencies, and for efforts to promote social policies that enhance the quality of life for all people. The JCRC is involved in building and solidifying relationships with federal, state and local governments and the private sector around the traditional concerns for quality social services and programs for those in need.

Healing a Traumatized Nation and its People

Healing a Traumatized Nation and its People

Since the barbaric attacks of October 7, providing mental health services and rebuilding individual, communal and national resilience have been priorities.

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Bringing Israelis Together

Bringing Israelis Together

Demonstrating the power of connection, Federation’s longtime partnership city of Yerucham recently hosted a visit from residents of Kibbutz Or HaNer, a community on the Gaza border hit hard on October 7.

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Subscribe to PJ Library for Free Books


Subscribe to PJ Library for Free Books


With a free subscription to PJ Library, children from birth to eight years old receive Jewish storybooks and activities that spark conversations around Judaism and inspire the whole family to celebrate what they love about Jewish life.

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Nominate an Outstanding Teen

Nominate an Outstanding Teen

Do you know an extraordinary Jewish teen who is a true changemaker? Each year, the Helen Diller Family Foundation awards 15 Jewish teens with $36,000 in recognition of their exceptional leadership and engagement in service projects that embody the value of tikkun olam (repairing the world).

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