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Take Your Oxygen First: Read About Our Speakers

Dr. Evelyne Leone, founder of the Institute of Conscious Health, is board certified in regenerative, functional and nutritional medicine by the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine and the Metabolic Medical Institute. She is the author of Into the Heart of Health, a book that educates people about how to gain power over their health and better collaborate with their doctors.

Dr. Leone is a graduate physician from Nova Southeastern University and completed her clinical training at the Cleveland Clinic. She also holds certifications in brain fitness, ayurvedic medicine, yoga and Reiki.



Linda Sachs came to JAFCO in 2010 with more than 40 years of experience as a professional social worker and 20 years dedicated to providing services to families raising children and young adults with developmental disabilities. At JAFCO, she has been involved in community outreach, program planning and providing family support services which include counseling, support groups, parent education and parent social evenings. She also has developed the new Ability Center for children with developmental disabilities and their families.

Linda is a licensed clinical social worker who holds a master’s degree in social work from Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia and a bachelor’s degree in social work from SUNY at Buffalo in New York. She has specialized training in group work and facilitates groups for parents and grandparents.

Federation Leaders Explore Jewish Life in Paris

Federation Leaders Explore Jewish Life in Paris

Last week, leaders from the Greater Miami Jewish Federation were among the hundreds of volunteers who took part in the annual Jewish Federations of North America campaign mission, this time to Paris, France.

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Emotional Support During the Israel-Iran War

Emotional Support During the Israel-Iran War

For years, Federation’s partner, the Israel Trauma Coalition (ITC), has provided emotional support for Israelis in the aftermath of terror attacks, so the nonprofit was able to quickly assist thousands when the war with Iran recently broke out.

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FVC: Paying it Forward This Summer

FVC: Paying it Forward This Summer

It’s been a busy summer for our Federation Volunteer Center (FVC), which has been collaborating with numerous community partners and engaging hundreds of Jewish Miamians in hands-on service projects.

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Celebrating Disability Pride Month

Celebrating Disability Pride Month

July is Disability Pride Month and Federation’s Miami Jewish Abilities Alliance (MJAA) offers resources to help celebrate and support Jewish Miamians with disabilities.

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