News From the Greater Miami Jewish Federation

After more than a decade of advocacy, Federation partner Beit Issie Shapiro has helped secure an important victory for Israeli children with disabilities and their families. Previously, children attending extended-hours special education programs often lost access to free transportation home, placing additional pressure on parents.

Amid ongoing hostilities in Ukraine, Federation is helping teenagers across the war-torn country celebrate their Jewish heritage. “In moments like these, I’m glad I have Active Jewish Teens … a big Jewish family where everyone supports each other,” said 14-year-old Lada, who lives in Lviv.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and Shalom Bayit (Peace in the Home) helps survivors and their families find safety, stability and hope year-round.

As countries around the world continue to be openly hostile to Israel and the Jewish people, an international delegation of journalists visited some of Miami's Jewish institutions with the goal of increasing understanding of the Jewish community.

Federation and our partners are helping Israeli business owners expand their companies through a special mentorship program, demonstrating the endless possibilities when entrepreneurial aptitude is paired with professional support.

Learn how technology, social media and AI are affecting the mental health and well-being of our youth at the Third Annual BeWell Miami Youth Mental Health Summit on Sunday, November 1 at Temple Israel of Greater Miami.

More than a dozen local commemorations were organized to mark the third anniversary of the October 7 Hamas terrorist attacks in Israel, including one at the Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach.

Hear directly from the candidates for Florida’s newly redrawn Congressional District 25 at a community Candidate Forum on Tuesday, October 27 at the Miami Beach JCC.

It's Not All Fun & Games. Community is Serious Business! That was the theme of the recent Women’s Philanthropy kickoff events in both North and South Dade. Attendees gathered to spend meaningful time together as they made room at the table (literally) to strengthen connections and play their best hand at games like Mah Jongg, Canasta and Rummikub for a purpose.

Don’t miss Federation’s premier real estate networking event of the year: the 25th Annual Sunset Over Miami, on Wednesday, October 14, at the Gale Miami Hotel & Residences.

Years of war in Israel have brought unexpected challenges to thousands of pregnant women, and Federation is providing vital support to them every day.

Federation, synagogues, JCCs and other community organizations throughout Jewish Miami will come together to mark the third anniversary of October 7, remember those we lost and honor the courage of the heroes.

Monday, October 5 is the deadline to register to vote and Federation’s Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) offers resources to help you learn more about the process and key matchups.

September is Suicide Prevention Month — an opportunity to raise awareness, encourage open conversations and remind our community that help is available. Federation’s primary social-service agency, Jewish Community Services of South Florida, operates the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, a free, confidential service available 24/7/365 to anyone in Miami-Dade or Monroe County experiencing a mental health or emotional crisis.

Nearly three years after October 7, access to medical care remains challenging in parts of Israel. Federation is helping recruit, educate and retain physicians in communities along the country’s borders.

Since its launch in 2023, BeWell Miami has championed the mental health and well-being of teens and young adults across Jewish Miami. Part of a national initiative, the Greater Miami Jewish Federation program raises awareness, reduces barriers and helps families, teens and professionals navigate mental health challenges with confidence.

As Jewish children across Ukraine returned to school earlier this month, Federation helped ensure they had the practical and emotional support needed for a successful academic year. At a daylong Jewish community event in Kropyvnytskyi, children enjoyed educational games and ice cream and received items for the start of classes.

Three years after the horrific October 7 terrorist massacre in Israel, Jewish Miami will come together to remember those we lost, honor the courage of the heroes and stand united with Israel and the Jewish people.