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Fourteen Past Presidents and Board Chairs join Ariel Bentata and Lily Serviansky on stage to present Federation President & CEO Jacob Solomon with the 2024 Friend of Israel Humanitarian Award

Jacob Solomon

Chair of the Board Ariel Bentata

David and Lily Serviansky, General Campaign Chair

His Excellency Michael Herzog, Israeli Ambassador to the US, in conversation with Glenna Milberg, Emmy-Award-winning journalist and host of WPLG’s This Week in South Florida

Keynote speaker His Excellency Reuven Rivlin, the 10th President of Israel

Robert Danial and Major Gifts Chair Mojdeh Khaghan Danial

Israel Defense Forces Special in Uniform Band performed a medley of songs including Hatikvah.

Ronny Udelson, Ora Merin, Ariel Bentata, Lily Serviansky, Women’s Philanthropy President Elise Udelson

Alan and Janice Lipton with Jacob Solomon

Maxine Schwartz, Ray Ellen Yarkin and Barbara Black Goldfarb

Bob Berrin and Linda Schechter

Hannah Solomon, Dr. Mindy Hersh and Zachary Solomon

Brian and Marsha Bilzin

Ezra and Tati Katz with Michael and Carolynn Friedman

Clarita Kassin and Adriana Halac

President and CEO Jacob Solomon with His Excellency Reuven Rivlin, the 10th President of Israel

Jacob Solomon with Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava

Michael and Raquel Sheck, Elise Scheck Bonwitt and Adrienne and Jeffrey Scheck

Steven Foldes, Howard Socol, Nadine Foldes and Ruth Shere

Kent Savage and Sheree Savar

Jacob Solomon and Bobby Gilbert

Rosy and Yosef Shwedel

Jacob Solomon with Vicki Agron and Joel Friedman

Morris Futernick, Nick Futernick, Zander Futernick, Raphael Futernick and Daniel Davis

Approximately 1,400 guests attended The Main Event

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

The Greater Miami Jewish Federation, its Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) and the Rabbinical Association of Greater Miami (RAGM) are horrified and saddened over the mass shooting in Sydney, Australia, targeting the Jewish community during a Hanukkah celebration and murdering at least 11 people and injuring dozens more.

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Make a Difference Before Year End

Make a Difference Before Year End

While the 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.

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Grocery Gift Cards: A Meaningful Mitzvah During Chanukah

Grocery Gift Cards: A Meaningful Mitzvah During Chanukah

Leading up to 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.

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The Kallah Project Provides Wedding Gown for Former Hostage

The Kallah Project Provides Wedding Gown for Former Hostage

During a visit to Miami, an Israeli couple reunited after 491 days apart decided to renew their wedding vows — with help from The Kallah Project.

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