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Jun 13, 2023

Eighth Graders: Apply for IsraelNow

IsraelNow, an immersive travel experience acquainting eighth graders with Israel, is accepting applications through September 28 for its third cohort, March 25-April 2, 2024, for travel during Miami-Dade County Spring Break. Sponsored by Federation and operated by our subsidiary the Center for the Advancement of Jewish Education (CAJE), the program is open to Jewish-identifying eighth-grade students enrolled in public school or non-Jewish private school. The IsraelNow mission is to introduce Jewish youth to Israel’s history, culture and people through hands-on experiences geared toward strengthening Jewish identity and commitment to Jewish life. For more information, contact Claudine Ackerman at [email protected] or 305.879.2849. Click here for more details and to apply.

National Resilience Center Opens in Israel


National Resilience Center Opens in Israel


Thousands of Israelis are receiving mental health support and trauma therapy through the newly established National Resilience Center, created in response to the events on October 7.

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Tell Congress to Support Israel

Tell Congress to Support Israel

We know that Israel has every right to defend itself against the brutal terror of Hamas, and that Israel must be given adequate time to fully and permanently eliminate Hamas as a military threat. Make your voice heard by calling your elected officials.

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Rabbinic Solidarity Mission

Rabbinic Solidarity Mission

Recently, 16 rabbis from Miami-Dade and Broward Counties and other communities grappled with this question — and more — as they visited Israel to hear firsthand from some of those affected by the war, strived to bring solace to victims and their families and let them know they are not alone in their sorrow.

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Tax-Smart Ways to Give

Tax-Smart Ways to Give

Now is the time to review your 2023 charitable giving and make some tax-smart decisions while also favorably impacting the lives of others, including those experiencing the hardships of the war in Israel.

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