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Brigadier General Avraham "Avi" Benayahu

Former IDF spokesman, commander of Gali Tzahal, and media advisor to Yitzhak Rabin, Shimon Peres, and Minister of Defense Itzik Mordechai.

Benayahu was born and raised in Tel Aviv and studied in the Shevah Mofet secondary school. He was drafted in 1977 and later served in various roles in the IDF Spokesperson's Unit, including the press liaison and chief of the Israel Defense Forces Radio (Galatz). In August 2007 he was promoted to brigadier general and entered the position of IDF Spokesperson, which he filled until April 7, 2011.

Hurricane Melissa Emergency Relief Fund

Hurricane Melissa Emergency Relief Fund

Be part of Jewish Miami’s response to help victims of Hurricane Melissa.

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Supporting Returned Hostages and Their Families

Supporting Returned Hostages and Their Families

As the released hostages begin to find their new normal, Federation remains deeply committed to their long-term wellbeing, as well as that of their families and the loved ones of those brutally murdered by Hamas.

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Kristallnacht Commemoration: Sunday November 9

Kristallnacht Commemoration: Sunday November 9

Join Miami’s Jewish community this Sunday, November 9 at Temple Beth Sholom to commemorate Kristallnacht, the Night of Broken Glass.

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Stepping In for SNAP

Stepping In for SNAP

As SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits come to an end for millions of families across the country tomorrow, Federation has made emergency grants to help vulnerable Jewish Miami residents make ends meets and ensure they have food for themselves and their families.

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