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May 1, 2024

Sylvia Tuman Scholarship Offers Financial Assistance to College Students

Attention, college and graduate students! The Foundation of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation wants to help fund your education. Jewish undergraduate and graduate students in need of financial assistance can receive help through the Sylvia Tuman Scholarship Program. The deadline has been extended to Friday, May 31, and applications are still being accepted. To be eligible, students must be enrolled or accepted in an accredited undergraduate or graduate degree program at a college or university in Miami-Dade or Broward counties. Last year, 29 undergraduate and graduate students received tuition assistance through Tuman. Since the program’s inception in 2016, more than $180,000 in financial assistance has been awarded. For more information and to apply, click here.

Jewish Miami Strong in Tallahassee

Jewish Miami Strong in Tallahassee

Last week, Jewish Miami was well represented at the Second Annual Israel and Jewish Advocacy Days at the Florida Capitol.

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Sold-Out Main Event Brings Miami Together

Sold-Out Main Event Brings Miami Together

Before a sold-out crowd of nearly 1,700 guests this past Sunday, Jewish Miami came together for The Main Event: A Night With Friends and Allies.

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Connecting Students in Yerucham and Miami

Connecting Students in Yerucham and Miami

Federation is building a meaningful connection between Jewish Miami congregational school students and their counterparts in Israel through its Tu B’Shevat Across the Sea: Miami-Yerucham Partner Trees project.

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Federation Working to Prevent Suicide in Israel

Federation Working to Prevent Suicide in Israel

Between 2023 and 2025, emergency room visits by children and teens due to suicidality increased by roughly 60 percent. Federation is funding programs like Gila’s Way to prevent more tragedies amidst Israel’s national mental health crisis.

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