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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.

Rising for Resilience: Combating Antisemitism in Miami and Beyond

Rising for Resilience: Combating Antisemitism in Miami and Beyond

Is antisemitism the new normal? Will the Surge — a marked increase in Jewish engagement — continue? Join an esteemed panel on Thursday, March 5 for an enlightening discussion on these topics during Rising for Resilience: Combating Antisemitism in Miami and Beyond.

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Don’t Miss Super Sunday on March 15

Don’t Miss Super Sunday on March 15

Join your Jewish community at Federation on March 15, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., and help raise funds to support our Jewish family worldwide.

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Supporting Israelis With Disabilities

Supporting Israelis With Disabilities

Federation supports nonprofits that assist Israelis of all ages with disabilities beyond the month of February, Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance & Inclusion Month.

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Endowed Gifts Give Annual Campaign a “Head Start”

Endowed Gifts Give Annual Campaign a “Head Start”

A new year often means starting from scratch, but not at The Foundation of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation, where endowed gifts distribute millions of dollars at the start of every Annual Campaign cycle.

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