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Aug 3, 2017

Women’s Amutot Initiative Helps Israeli Women Gain Financial Independence

Through a grant from the Women’s Amutot Initiative, Federation is helping a group of women sew their way toward independence. Early last year, a professional sewing course for women from the city of Rachma opened in Yerucham, Miami’s partnership city in the Negev. Their hard work and dedication recently came to fruition at a unique fashion show and market, where all the clothes were designed and sewn by the students. Many Negev residents attended the show, bought pieces and even placed orders for custom clothes.

The brainchild of Rachma resident Salima A-Sagiara, the sewing course, show and sales will provide many new opportunities for the women in her village. Not only will they be able to contribute to their households, but they also have a way to demonstrate their talent and creativity. The fashion show and sales event was so popular that the participants have received numerous invitations from neighboring communities to plan more. Efforts are already under way for an internet sales catalog and a sewing center.

The Women’s Amutot Initiative allocates funds from the Annual Federation/UJA Campaign to organizations that empower women in Israel to improve Israeli society through social, economic, religious and political equality. For more information, contact Dahlia Bendavid, Israel and Overseas Department Director, at [email protected] or 786.866.8445.

Federation Issues Statement on Ceasefire and Hostage Return

Federation Issues Statement on Ceasefire and Hostage Return

With tremendous joy and relief the Greater Miami Jewish Federation, its Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) and the Rabbinical Association of Greater Miami (RAGM) welcome the announcement that Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire in Gaza that, if goes as planned, will result in the release of all remaining hostages in the coming days.

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Federation Grants for Psychoeducational Evaluations

Federation Grants for Psychoeducational Evaluations

Is the cost of a psychoeducational evaluation for your child preventing you from accessing the services they need to succeed in the classroom? A grant from Federation’s Miami Jewish Abilities Alliance (MJAA) can help!

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Feeding Israel’s Hungry

Feeding Israel’s Hungry

As rising numbers of Israelis face food insecurity, Federation and our partners continue to boost nutritional support for vulnerable individuals and families throughout the country.

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Pay it Forward This Thanksgiving

Pay it Forward This Thanksgiving

Participating in the 17th Annual Everything but the Turkey, hosted by Federation’s Jewish Volunteer Center (JVC) in Miami Beach on Sunday, November 16, 2 p.m. and South Dade on Thursday, November 20, 6 p.m.

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