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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.

Support Mississippi’s Jewish Community

Support Mississippi’s Jewish Community

Federation has established an assistance fund to help the state’s oldest and largest Jewish house of worship recover from a devastating arson attack.

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Eighteen Miami Organizations Receive Jewish Incubator Grants

Eighteen Miami Organizations Receive Jewish Incubator Grants

Federation is strengthening Jewish identity and addressing community needs through our Jewish Incubator Grants Committee, which recently allocated $100,000 to 18 Miami organizations spearheading innovative programs.

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Leave a Legacy With a Donor-Advised Fund

Leave a Legacy With a Donor-Advised Fund

The Foundation of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation offers a highly popular Donor-Advised Fund program that can be established with a gift of assets (cash or appreciated assets such as stock) valued at as little as $5,000.

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Making a Difference for Israeli Children

Making a Difference for Israeli Children

By guiding children and their families during pivotal stages of growth, Youth Futures strengthens resilience, fosters belonging and expands opportunities for meaningful involvement in their schools and community.

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