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JVC Season for Giving Creates Big Impact for the Holidays

JVC Season for Giving Creates Big Impact for the Holidays

More than 300 people joined Federation’s Jewish Volunteer Center to make the holiday season brighter for others across our community. During the 18th Annual Season for Giving, Federation’s Women’s Philanthropy sorted and packed toys for mothers and children at Lotus House and created collaged vision board frames with shelter residents.
Federation Helping Traumatized Israelis Through Surf Therapy

Federation Helping Traumatized Israelis Through Surf Therapy

Your Federation support is fueling innovative and essential treatment for Israelis traumatized by the recent war through HaGal Sheli (My Wave) surf therapy. The decade-old program is opening a new center on Zikim Beach near the Gaza border where, noted HaGal Sheli CEO Yarom Waksman, “the pain from October 7 is still raw, where 19 lives were brutally taken away.”
Essential Resources to Help You and Loved Ones Cope

Essential Resources to Help You and Loved Ones Cope

If you or a loved one is feeling overwhelmed, sad or just need someone to talk to, Federation offers essential resources to help you cope. Being away from friends and family, complicated relationships, financial difficulties and other challenges can weigh on one’s mind, particularly during the holiday season.
The Clock Is Ticking on Year-End Giving

The Clock Is Ticking on Year-End Giving

There’s still time this year to donate to the Annual Greater Miami Jewish Federation Campaign and help ensure a better and brighter 2026 for our Jewish family.
Supporting the Unique Needs of Ethiopian-Israelis

Supporting the Unique Needs of Ethiopian-Israelis

Recognizing the unique challenges of those who have immigrated to Israel from Ethiopia, Federation supports programs that help them acclimate to our spiritual homeland.
Inspiring Others to Leave a Legacy

Inspiring Others to Leave a Legacy

As an estate-planning attorney who helps her clients make a difference through charitable giving, Laura Lavie recently created her own legacy through The Foundation of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation.
Miami Leaders Speak Out Against Antisemitism at Annual Press Conference

Miami Leaders Speak Out Against Antisemitism at Annual Press Conference

Eighteen mayors and community leaders came together yesterday for the fourth annual Miami-Dade Mayors' Press Conference Against Antisemitism, organized by Federation's Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC).
Space Is Limited - Don’t Miss The Main Event

Space Is Limited - Don’t Miss The Main Event

Tickets are going fast for The Main Event, Federation’s largest annual fundraising evening, taking place Sunday, February 1, 2026 at the Loews Miami Beach Hotel. Friends and allies of Jewish Miami will come together to stand strong for Israel and the Jewish people.
Make a Year-End Donation to Federation

Make a Year-End Donation to Federation

Make a donation to the Annual Greater Miami Jewish Federation Campaign to demonstrate your support of Israel and Jewish people around the world.
Federation Helps IDF Widows and Children Receive Psychiatric Care

Federation Helps IDF Widows and Children Receive Psychiatric Care

Your donations to Federation are enabling spouses and children of fallen IDF soldiers to receive essential psychiatric care. While Israel’s Ministry of Defense provides limited psychological support, there is no state coverage for the psychiatric needs of military families.
Greater Miami Jewish Federation, its JCRC and RAGM horrified and saddened by the mass shooting at Hanukkah event in Sydney

Greater Miami Jewish Federation, its JCRC and RAGM horrified and saddened by the mass shooting at Hanukkah event in Sydney

Greater Miami Jewish Federation, its JCRC and RAGM horrified and saddened by the mass shooting at Hanukkah event in Sydney
How Are Jewish Parents Really Doing? Complete This Survey

How Are Jewish Parents Really Doing? Complete This Survey

Share your voice and help shape the future of Jewish well-being! BeWell, the Jewish community’s national effort to promote the importance of mental health among young people, is conducting a survey of Jewish parents of adolescents ages 12-19.
Donate to Federation Before the End of the Year

Donate to Federation Before the End of the Year

A better tomorrow starts today with your support of the Annual Greater Miami Jewish Federation Campaign. While the calendar year is ending, the needs of Jews in Miami, in Israel and around the world will continue and as always, Federation will be there to help.
Former Hostages Marry With Gown From The Kallah Project

Former Hostages Marry With Gown From The Kallah Project

“It’s a reminder that love always rises,” said Debbie Mendal, Founder of the Federation-funded Kallah Project, referencing the contribution of a wedding gown for a former Israeli hostage.
Grocery Gift Cards: A Meaningful Mitzvah During Chanukah

Grocery Gift Cards: A Meaningful Mitzvah During Chanukah

Ahead of Chanukah, clients of Jewish Community Services (JCS) Kosher Food Bank are receiving grocery gift cards along with their regular food packages, thanks to the generosity of Federation donors.
Giving Infants With Disabilities a Brighter Future

Giving Infants With Disabilities a Brighter Future

Your donation to Federation helps provide one-on-one early intervention therapies for Israeli infants with disabilities and those who love them.
End the Year Jewish Miami Proud with a Donation

End the Year Jewish Miami Proud with a Donation

As 2025 comes to a close, your generosity helps the Greater Miami Jewish Federation enter 2026 ready to support Jewish needs everywhere. We’re Jewish Miami Proud because this year — like always — we’ve stood beside the people of Israel, fought against global antisemitism, secured our Jewish institutions, assisted the vulnerable and empowered the next generation of Jewish Miami to lead our community into the future.
Experience Israel With Your Better Half

Experience Israel With Your Better Half

Calling all Miami couples: Imagine traveling through Israel and experiencing ancient Jewish traditions and history together. Honeymoon Israel (HMI) allows you to do exactly that!
New Federation Loan Fund Helps IDF Reservists

New Federation Loan Fund Helps IDF Reservists

When you donate to Federation, you are helping IDF reservists rebuild their lives through a new loan fund. Following extended reserve duty, hundreds of thousands of Israelis are returning to civilian life to find their jobs and businesses in jeopardy.
Apply Now: Ella Riley Adler Jewish Overnight Camp Scholarship Program and One Happy Camper

Apply Now: Ella Riley Adler Jewish Overnight Camp Scholarship Program and One Happy Camper

Jewish overnight summer camp fosters a strong and lasting Jewish identity. Federation offers two opportunities to help offset tuition costs for Miami-Dade County families: the Ella Riley Adler Jewish Overnight Camp Scholarship Program and One Happy Camper.
Donate Before December 31

Donate Before December 31

There’s still time to donate to the Annual Federation Campaign for a better and brighter 2026 for the Jewish people.

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Surf Therapy Helping Traumatized Israelis

Surf Therapy Helping Traumatized Israelis

Your Federation support provides innovative and essential treatment for Israelis traumatized by the recent war through HaGal Sheli (My Wave) surf therapy.

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JVC Season for Giving Makes Big Impact

JVC Season for Giving Makes Big Impact

During our Jewish Volunteer Center’s 18th Annual Season for Giving, participants helped feed more than 500 people, wrapped more than 1,500 gifts for hospitalized children packed more than 300 happy holiday bags for children.

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Assisting Ethiopian-Israelis

Assisting Ethiopian-Israelis

Recognizing the unique challenges of those who have immigrated to Israel from Ethiopia, Federation supports programs that help them acclimate to our spiritual homeland.

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