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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.

Helping After the Colombia Earthquake

Helping After the Colombia Earthquake

In the aftermath of the powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake that struck western Colombia on August 10, Federation’s global partners are providing emergency relief to those affected.

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Miami JCCs Participate in JCC Maccabi Games

Miami JCCs Participate in JCC Maccabi Games

Jewish Miami teens ages 17 and younger brought home multiple medals in a week filled with competition, connection, Jewish pride and memories that will last a lifetime.

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Federation Supports Therapeutic Programs in Israel’s North

Federation Supports Therapeutic Programs in Israel’s North

Through the Fund for the Victims of Terror, our Annual Campaign is furthering innovative art therapy workshops for schoolchildren and the elderly.

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August Is Make-A-Will Month

August Is Make-A-Will Month

The Foundation of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation wants you to know: August is Make-A-Will Month and a great time to check off this important item on your to-do list.

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