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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.

Jewish American Security Act

Jewish American Security Act

The bipartisan Jewish American Security Act would strengthen protections for Jewish communities through increased security funding, stronger student protections and new tools to combat antisemitism.

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Federation Support Inspiring Future Rabbis

Federation Support Inspiring Future Rabbis

Engaging hundreds of thousands of Jewish college students Jews annually — including thousands on eight Federation-supported Florida campuses — Hillel is actively inspiring a new generation to become rabbinical leaders.

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Celebrating 5787 Around the World

Celebrating 5787 Around the World

Working with our overseas partners, Federation is ensuring Jews around the world welcome the New Year with the resources, support and community they need.

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JFNA Releases a Jewish Students’ Bill of Rights

JFNA Releases a Jewish Students’ Bill of Rights

Addressing the increase of antisemitism in schools K-12, the document outlines six standards to ensure that every Jewish child can attend school without fear of harassment.

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