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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.

Assisting Venezuela After the Earthquakes

Assisting Venezuela After the Earthquakes

In the aftermath of the devastating earthquakes that struck north-central Venezuela on June 24, Federation and our partners are working tirelessly to help all those impacted.

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Federation Welcomes New Volunteer Leadership

Federation Welcomes New Volunteer Leadership

For the second consecutive time in our history, two women have assumed the top volunteer leadership positions at the Greater Miami Jewish Federation.

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Investing in Jewish Education in the Diaspora

Investing in Jewish Education in the Diaspora

The Israeli government recently approved an historic $66 million national initiative to strengthen Jewish education in the Diaspora, with a particular emphasis on North America.

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Commemorating the AMIA Bombing

Commemorating the AMIA Bombing

Stand with event co-sponsor Federation and your Jewish Miami community in a tribute to the victims of the attack, perpetrated by Iranian and Hezbollah terrorists.

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