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Join Your Jewish Community for the 30th Anniversary of the AMIA Bombing

Join Your Jewish Community for the 30th Anniversary of the AMIA Bombing

Commemorate the 30th anniversary of the AMIA Jewish Community Center bombing in Argentina with your Jewish community on Thursday, July 25 at 7 p.m. at Aventura Turnberry Jewish Center (ATJC).
The Impact of the Israel Emergency Fund: Part Two in a Series

The Impact of the Israel Emergency Fund: Part Two in a Series

In the aftermath of October 7, through the Israel Emergency Fund (IEF) our Federation and partners across North America and Israel have provided an immediate lifeline of relief services to address the acute needs of Israeli evacuees, victims of terror and their families, and soldiers.
JCRC Brings South Florida Legislators to Israel

JCRC Brings South Florida Legislators to Israel

Last month, the Greater Miami Jewish Federation, Jewish Federation of Broward County, and Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County hosted in the first-ever South Florida Legislators Mission to Israel.
New Wynwood-Israeli Moishe House Connects Young Adults to the Land and People of Israel

New Wynwood-Israeli Moishe House Connects Young Adults to the Land and People of Israel

The first Israeli Moishe House in the US opened its doors in Wynwood earlier this year and has already begun connecting Miami's Jewish community with Israel and the Israeli people.
JFNA Visits Ukraine

JFNA Visits Ukraine

In what was the first visit by a North American Jewish organization to Kyiv since the start of the war, leaders from the Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to reaffirm the Jewish community’s continued support of the people of the besieged country.
Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach Announces Essay Winners

Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach Announces Essay Winners

“What can today’s high school students do to reduce antisemitism and all forms of prejudice in our society?” That was the writing prompt for 3GMiami’s Rita Rubinoff Goldberg Essay Contest, whose winners were announced on Holocaust Survivor Day at a luncheon presented by the Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach.
Community Birthright Israel Trip Deepens Understanding of Israelis’ Experiences

Community Birthright Israel Trip Deepens Understanding of Israelis’ Experiences

As it does every year, Federation’s Young Leadership Division (YLD) led a Community Birthright Israel Trip this summer, taking 22 Miamians to our Jewish homeland for 10 days. But this year’s journey was unlike any previous one, coming just eight months after the horrors of October 7.
JVC Mitzvah Mondays at Alper JCC Miami

JVC Mitzvah Mondays at Alper JCC Miami

Now in its fifth year, Mitzvah Monday, run by Federation’s Jewish Volunteer Center (JVC), is teaching children at Alper JCC Miami’s summer camp to give back through hands-on activities involving tikkun olam (repairing the world).
The Impact of the Israel Emergency Fund: Part One in a Series

The Impact of the Israel Emergency Fund: Part One in a Series

With more to be disbursed in the future, about $449 million has been allocated thus far to provide help in four areas: lifeline services, medical and trauma relief, economic relief and recovery, and community resilience and rebuilding.
Jewish Agency Shlichim Inspiring Jewish Campers


Jewish Agency Shlichim Inspiring Jewish Campers


Federation overseas partner The Jewish Agency for Israel has deployed 1,600 young Israelis as shlichim (emissaries) to 170 Jewish summer camps — including Camp Sol Taplin at Michael-Ann Russell JCC and and Camp Klurman at Miami Beach JCC.
Donor-Advised Funds Provide Charitable Flexibility

Donor-Advised Funds Provide Charitable Flexibility

Looking for an easy, flexible and tax-smart way to support our Jewish community and your favorite charities? Consider opening a Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) through The Foundation of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation.
New Resources Available to Miami Families Through Jewish Fertility Foundation

New Resources Available to Miami Families Through Jewish Fertility Foundation

For more than a decade, Federation’s Hebrew Free Loan Association of Miami (HFLA) has provided interest-free loans to would-be parents for fertility treatments. Now, Jewish individuals and families will have even more resources available to them through the Jewish Fertility Foundation (JFF).
Celebrating Shavuot in Ukraine

Celebrating Shavuot in Ukraine

“Even in these dark times, Beit Dan creates a completely different, happy and meaningful life for our kids and for all of us,” said one parent at the Beit Dan JCC in Kharkiv, Ukraine, as preparations were underway for last week’s Shavuot celebration.
Rescued Hostage Andrey Kozlov Meets With Doron Almog, Jewish Agency Chairman

Rescued Hostage Andrey Kozlov Meets With Doron Almog, Jewish Agency Chairman

Recently, Andrey Kozlov, a participant in the Federation-funded Masa Israel Journey program who was rescued on June 8 after eight months of captivity by Hamas, met with Maj. Gen. (Res.) Doron Almog, Chairman of The Jewish Agency for Israel.
CAJE’s 7th Annual South Florida Jewish Day School Robotics Festival Advances Innovation in Education

CAJE’s 7th Annual South Florida Jewish Day School Robotics Festival Advances Innovation in Education

The 7th Annual South Florida Jewish Day School Robotics Festival, which took place in May, engaged 215 students from Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties in a dynamic competition advancing innovation and cooperation in education.
Apply Now to Be a Diller Teen Fellow

Apply Now to Be a Diller Teen Fellow

Diller Teen Fellows, a pluralistic and immersive leadership program that invites a select group of Jewish teens to step up, lead their communities and repair the world, is now accepting applications for their next cohort that will take place during the academic year 2024-2025.
Hurricane Season Help With JVC

Hurricane Season Help With JVC

June 1 marked the beginning of hurricane season and Federation’s Jewish Volunteer Center (JVC) is here to help in case a storm threatens. You can join the 2024 JVC Emergency Response Team (JVERT) to support our community if a disaster strikes. JVERT is seeking volunteers with a “can-do” attitude who can help remove debris, deliver meals, visit the homebound, provide comfort and more in the event of a weather emergency.
Teaching Students About Israel and Antisemitism Post-10/7

Teaching Students About Israel and Antisemitism Post-10/7

Amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war and the alarming rise in worldwide antisemitism, students around the globe are in need of assistance, not only to process the horrific events but also to clarify the current landscape and how to best defend our Jewish homeland.
Tech vs. Hate – An Online Conference Dedicated to Rising Online Antisemitism

Tech vs. Hate – An Online Conference Dedicated to Rising Online Antisemitism

According to the ADL, antisemitism has surged 337 percent in the US following the barbaric events of October 7. Online Jew hatred is even worse, with the Global Project Against Hate and Extremism reporting a 500 percent increase in antisemitism on fringe social platforms.
Onward Israel Hosted at Shabbaton in Federation’s Partner City of Yerucham

Onward Israel Hosted at Shabbaton in Federation’s Partner City of Yerucham

“Being in Israel now could not feel more right,” said Alon Labock, one of 26 college students in the Onward Israel summer internship program who participated last weekend in a Shabbaton in Federation’s partner city of Yerucham. “Seeing how the people here balance their day during a time of war has been very inspiring,” he noted. The group, consisting of students from Miami and Los Angeles, spent Shabbat becoming acquainted with the residents of Yerucham, its history and multifaceted culture.
South Florida Legislators in Israel


South Florida Legislators in Israel


Last month, the Greater Miami Jewish Federation, Jewish Federation of Broward County, and Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County participated in the first-ever South Florida Legislators Mission to Israel.

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Providing Lifeline Services to Israelis Since 10/7

Providing Lifeline Services to Israelis Since 10/7

Our IEF has been helping Israelis with housing solutions, cash for essentials, transportation, clothing and other critical care; formula and diapers for infants; hygiene products for female soldiers; pastoral care, funerals and shiva/mourning support; safe places to stay; education and day care for evacuated children and more.

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Connecting Israelis Near and Far

Connecting Israelis Near and Far

The Wynwood-Israeli MH, led by three Israeli-American, is the first to not only connect young adults to the land of Israel but also with the people themselves, infusing Miami’s diversity into its hosted events and the surrounding neighborhoods.

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AMIA Bombing 30th Anniversary Commemoration

AMIA Bombing 30th Anniversary Commemoration

Commemorate the 30th anniversary of the AMIA Jewish Community Center bombing in Argentina on Thursday July 25 at 7 p.m. at the Aventura Turnberry Jewish Center (ATJC).

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