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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.

A Day-long Commemoration of Kristallnacht on Monday, November 9.

A Day-long Commemoration of Kristallnacht on Monday, November 9.

At the Education Center of Federation’s Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach, Jewish Miami will gather to learn about and honor the victims of the Night of Broken Glass.

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Vote Early!

Vote Early!

Early Voting for the 2026 Midterm General Election is now open across Miami-Dade County through Sunday, November 1.

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New Federation Grants Empowering Ethiopian-Israelis

New Federation Grants Empowering Ethiopian-Israelis

In Federation’s longstanding commitment to empowering Ethiopian-Israelis, our Israel and Overseas Committee recently approved $175,000 in new grants to six programs.

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Access & Education During Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Access & Education During Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Federation works year-round to promote awareness of breast cancer risks in our Jewish community.

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