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Elise Scheck Bonwitt

Elise is an attorney, certified mediator, business owner, consultant and coach. Currently, she is a principal at Scheck Group, a family office and the co-founder of Amenta, where she supports artisans throughout Latin America by selling their products online. In addition, she is the co-founder of Simpact, an organization committed to increasing performance of social sector businesses.

Elise has been actively involved in several non-profit groups and has given her time and energy to numerous boards and committees throughout Miami. She is a partner with Social Venture Partners and a Board Member of National Women’s Philanthropy and Overtown Youth Center. She serves as a mentor for Women of Tomorrow, where she works with 30 girls at a local school. She is also involved with the Greater Miami Jewish Federation and is currently a Vice Chair of the Board. She has held a variety of Federation leadership roles including President of Women’s Philanthropy and Chair of the Women’s Impact Initiative.

Elise graduated from the University of Miami School of Law and Columbia University and completed the Executive Program in Social Impact Strategy at the University of Pennsylvania. She enjoys spinning, running, reading, mahjong and participating in volunteer opportunities with her family. She lives in Miami with her husband, Gil, and they are the proud parents of five children. For more information, visit www.getmorewithless.com.

Statement on US Weapons Pause

Statement on US Weapons Pause

The Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) released a statement regarding the Biden Administration’s threat to withhold certain Congressionally approved military aid to Israel. The Greater Miami Jewish Federation believes that this JFNA statement represents the overwhelming consensus of our Jewish community, as well.

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Yom Ha’Zikaron Holds Renewed Meaning For Jews Worldwide

Yom Ha’Zikaron Holds Renewed Meaning For Jews Worldwide

Yom Ha’Zikaron, Israel’s Memorial Day, which honors Israel’s fallen soldiers, and Yom Ha’Atzmaut, Israel’s Independence Day, take on an even greater meaning this year.

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Honoring our Leaders at The Annual Meeting

Honoring our Leaders at The Annual Meeting

The 86th Annual Meeting of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation is a wonderful opportunity to come together to thank and honor outstanding leaders in our Jewish community. Join us on Thursday, May 30 at 5:30 p.m. at the Jungle Island Ballroom.

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Screams Before Silence

Screams Before Silence

With her new documentary, Screams Before Silence, former Chief Operating Officer of Meta Sheryl Sandberg is bringing attention to the rampant and horrific accounts of sexual violence perpetrated by Hamas during their October 7 terrorist attacks.

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