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Apr 14, 2021

Understanding Severe Autism

Autism

What is it like to live with severe autism? What does it mean to care for those individuals who need help with daily living? While the public perception about living "on the spectrum” is palpable, user-friendly and often characterizes those diagnosed with autism as “quirky geniuses,” it is far from reality. On Thursday, April 22 at 7:30 p.m. join the Miami Jewish Abilities Alliance to hear from experts in the field, Dr. Michael Alessandri, Executive Director of University of Miami-Nova Southeastern University Center for Autism and Related Disabilities and Amy S.F. Lutz, author of We Walk: Life With Severe Autism and the mother of a son with severe autism as they challenge commonly held ideas that define autism either as a disease or as neurodiversity. Click here for more information and to RSVP.

Help Nepal Recover

Help Nepal Recover

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.

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The Power of Jewish Summer Camp Scholarships

The Power of Jewish Summer Camp Scholarships

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

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Israel’s North Is Ready to Welcome You

Israel’s North Is Ready to Welcome You

Working with the regional councils, the local community center and residents who personally know the area, Federation and our partners are renovating and upgrading nearly 100 B&B so they are ready to welcome guests again as tourism gradually returns to the North.

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The Young Lion of Judah Program for B’nai Mitzvah students

The Young Lion of Judah Program for B’nai Mitzvah students

This unique project pairs teens with local Holocaust survivors to build meaningful intergenerational friendships.

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