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Jul 28, 2024

Greater Miami Jewish Federation, Its JCRC and RAGM Horrified and Saddened by the Rocket Attack on Majdal Shams

The Greater Miami Jewish Federation, its Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) and the Rabbinical Association of Greater Miami (RAGM) are horrified and saddened by last night’s rocket attack by Hezbollah on civilians in Majdal Shams, murdering 12 teens and children in the midst of a soccer game. We mourn the senseless loss of innocent lives and pray for the swift recovery of the dozens injured.

This blatant terror attack targeting children is the most recent of an overwhelming abundance of evidence that the primary goal of Iran, through its proxies (Hezbollah, Hamas, the Houthis and others), is to wreak havoc on the Middle East by attempting to destabilize and destroy Israel through any means necessary. Hezbollah’s decision to specifically target the Druze community is a clear indication that they do not distinguish between Jews and non-Jews and deem anyone living in the Jewish state as a target for their terror.

We pray for the safety of Israel and her people and we support Israel’s unequivocal right to defend its citizens from such despicable, gruesome acts. May the victims’ memories forever be a blessing and may Israel’s retaliation send a clear message of strength to Hezbollah and all of Iran’s proxies to deter future attempts of similar attacks.

2026 Women’s Amutot Initiative Grantees

2026 Women’s Amutot Initiative Grantees

Twenty-four nonprofits will receive a total of more than $350,000 in grants from Federation’s Women’s Amutot Initiative (WAI) to advance social, economic, religious and political equality for Israeli women.

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Supporting Resilience in Northern Israeli Schools

Supporting Resilience in Northern Israeli Schools

Your Federation dollars support the Israel Trauma Coalition’s (ITC) Resilient School Program addressing the educational crisis in Northern Israel. ITC is introducing a sustainable resilience-building initiative to provide children with structure, a sense of safety and a pathway to healing.

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MJFF Is Back: January 14-29

MJFF Is Back: January 14-29

This year’s Festival will present 139 films from 20 countries — including 105 features and 34 shorts — featuring 15 world premieres, 19 international premieres, 13 North American premieres, and 3 US premieres.

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Volunteer on MLK Day

Volunteer on MLK Day

Honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with the Greater Miami Jewish Federation’s Volunteer Center and Jewish Community Relations Council during an intergenerational, interfaith day of hands-on volunteering that will strengthen connection, compassion and justice in Miami.

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