News From the Greater Miami Jewish Federation

Engaging hundreds of thousands of Jewish college students annually — including thousands on eight Federation-supported Florida campuses — Hillel is also actively inspiring a new generation to become rabbinical leaders.

If you own stocks that have increased significantly in value, donating those shares directly to The Foundation of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation may be a more tax-efficient way to meet your philanthropic goals than selling the stock and donating the proceeds.

Working with our overseas partners, Federation is ensuring our global Jewish family can welcome 5787 with the resources, support and community they need. In Israel, survivors of the Nova Music Festival and their families participated in programs designed to help navigate the emotional complexities that often accompany the holiday season.

More than $1 billion! According to a new report from the Jewish Federations of North America, that’s the Jewish community’s cost to secure our schools, synagogues, camps and other institutions. Now is the time to tell Congress: Take action to protect the Jewish community!

If you’re a compassionate person who wants to help others while growing personally and Jewishly, the Refuat Ha-Nefesh Spiritual Care Program is for you! Presented by Federation’s Mishkan Miami: The Jewish Connection for Spiritual Support, Refuat Ha-Nefesh trains volunteers ages 21 and older in the mitzvah of bikur cholim (visiting the sick) and the art of spiritual care.

While many Israelis benefit from greater convenience and faster service, for older adults, the increasingly digital world has become a barrier to accessing health care, managing finances and receiving benefits.

Jewish high school seniors can now apply for Miami’s Leo Martin March of the Living (MOTL) 2027 Program and join peers from around the world to bear witness to the Holocaust. Taking place May 2-14, 2027, the MOTL takes Jewish students on a journey through Poland to explore the history of Jewish life before, during and after the Holocaust.

This fall, CAJE | The Center for the Advancement of Jewish Education expands its Al Pi Darko initiative to bring increased scholastic success for students with disabilities at six Federation-funded Jewish day schools.

While life in Ukraine continues to be challenging for so many, Jewish families from Kyiv enjoyed a much-needed respite this summer at a Federation-supported camp. Nearly 100 adults and children spent five days at the family-oriented JCC Halom camp in western Ukraine, which combined unique Jewish experiences with classic camp activities.

Register now for free seats to Rosh Hashana or Yom Kippur services through Federation’s High Holiday Welcome Program. The annual community initiative provides a limited number of seats at no cost at participating Miami-Dade synagogues and is supported by the Annual Federation Campaign.

Recognizing the importance of engaging young people in Jewish life during their formative years, Federation scholarships made it easier for 323 Miami-area youth to participate this summer in Jewish overnight camps.

Apply now to become a Young Lion of Judah and bear witness to Jewish history by connecting with a local Holocaust survivor. A collaboration between Federation’s Jewish Volunteer Center and the Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach, this unique project pairs B’nai Mitzvah students with survivors in Jewish Miami to build meaningful intergenerational friendships.

Federation is lending a hand to the hundreds of small business owners struggling to make ends meet as Israel's tourism industry recovers nearly three years after the October 7 attack.

More than one week since catastrophic flooding and landslides in Nepal, the Greater Miami Jewish Federation and our partners are providing critical support to those affected. Entire communities were washed away — including roads, bridges, homes, water systems and energy facilities. More than 1,100 people are dead, thousands are living in temporary shelters and nearly 4,000 are still missing.

If you are new to Jewish Miami or financially unable to access tickets for High Holiday services, the Greater Miami Jewish Federation’s High Holiday Welcome Program (HHWP) is for you!

Jewish eighth graders have the chance to tour Israel through Federation-supported IsraelNow Miami, an immersive educational experience. The Spring Break trip, which takes place March 21-30, 2027, will enable teens to explore their Jewish identity as they deepen their connection to Israel and the Jewish people.

This week, a group of IDF commanders are participating in an immersive retreat designed especially for them in Aspen, CO, through the leadership of the Diamond Family Foundation.

As it sunsets this year, the Feldman Family Foundation demonstrates how you can impact others’ lives when you create a Jewish legacy through The Foundation of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation.