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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.

Community Gathers to Remember October 7

Community Gathers to Remember October 7

On the third anniversary of the October 7 terrorist attacks in Israel, hundreds gathered at the Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach for a day of remembrance, reflection and connection.

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Helping Small Businesses Success in Israel

Helping Small Businesses Success in Israel

Federation and our partners are helping Israeli businesses owners expand their companies through a special mentorship program, demonstrating the endless possibilities when entrepreneurial aptitude is paired with professional support.

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Third Annual BeWell Miami Youth Mental Health Summit

Third Annual BeWell Miami Youth Mental Health Summit

Learn how technology, social media and AI is affecting the mental health and well-being of our kids at the Third Annual BeWell Miami Youth Mental Health Summit on Sunday, November 1, at Temple Israel of Greater Miami.

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Jewish Miami Hosts Candidate Forum

Jewish Miami Hosts Candidate Forum

Hear directly from the candidates for Florida’s newly redrawn Congressional District 25 at a community Candidate Forum on Tuesday, October 27, at the Miami Beach JCC.

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