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Nikki & Michael Simkins

Nikki Simkins is CEO of E11EVEN Vodka. As the visionary behind the brand, Nikki has worked endlessly to create a product that embodies the spirit of Miami. She has spearheaded the effort to propel this brand into success and put together a superstar team to make it happen.

Michael Simkins is an owner of E11EVEN Partners, the company behind the high-profile E11EVEN Miami nightclub, hotel, condominium, Vodka, crypto and sound equipment, and has helped guide the company's evolution from a hospitality firm to a lifestyle brand. He is also President & CEO, Lion Development Group.

The Simkins family, with deep South Florida roots that span decades, is highly respected for supporting collaborative, community-based projects that drive sustainable economic growth and bring global visibility to the region.

The family and Mr. Simkins are involved with various local philanthropic initiatives.

Kristallnacht Commemoration: Sunday, November 9

Kristallnacht Commemoration: Sunday, November 9

During an evening of reflection, prayer and music, we will come together to honor the memory of the 6 million Jews murdered during the Holocaust, hear the testimony of an eyewitness to the Holocaust and honor the resilience of Survivors.

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Federation Supports IDF Reservist Families

Federation Supports IDF Reservist Families

Federation is assisting IDF reservists and their families — gravely impacted by Israel’s two-year war with Hamas ­— through the Reservists’ Wives Forum, which represents 100,000 reservist families facing employment and mental health challenges.

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Interest-Free Loans Available Through Federation

Interest-Free Loans Available Through Federation

Through interest-free loans, the program offers a compassionate, practical path to financial stability while upholding the Jewish tradition of mutual responsibility.

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Supporting Breast Health

Supporting Breast Health

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, but Federation supports programs year-round that promote awareness of breast cancer risks in our Jewish community.

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