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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.

Creating Community in Times of Crisis

Creating Community in Times of Crisis

As missiles rained down and everyone took shelter, Federation did what it does best: organized a swift response, located resources and brought people together.

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Helping Israelis Under Iranian Fire

Helping Israelis Under Iranian Fire

Through your support of the Israel Emergency Fund (IEF), an additional $10 million is now helping Israelis whose needs have increased dramatically since the start of the Israel-Iran war.

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Meet Shelly Brodie: New Chair of The Foundation

Meet Shelly Brodie: New Chair of The Foundation

Longtime Federation Board member, Forever Pacesetter and highly involved volunteer Shelly Brodie will become the new Chair of The Foundation of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation, effective July 1.

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Lending a (Small) Hand: Kids Helping Kids

Lending a (Small) Hand: Kids Helping Kids

Preschoolers at the Herman & Miriam Tauber Academy raised $800 to help children in Federation’s partner city of Yerucham buy necessary school supplies.

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