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Jun 15, 2021

Join Your Jewish Community for #CandleLightingforOneness

Join Federation and the global Jewish community tonight for #CandleLightingforOneness. Every Friday night before sunset, Jews around the world light candles to mark the beginning of Shabbat. It is a time to disconnect from the outside world and tune into the light within us. Conceived by Lourdes Garbriela Suarez, and in partnership with local synagogues and Jewish organizations, the grassroots Candle Lighting Campaign for Oneness is an invitation to come together with a small act of goodness — a simple act of solidarity in an intimate moment of prayer. “Surrounded by the hate and vitriol running rampant on social media, these are challenging times for Jews,” said Suarez. “What the world desperately needs right now is love, light and unity.” Click here to share what this special moment means to you with the hashtag #CandleLightingforOneness and help bring more light into the world.

Federation Staff Volunteer in Israel

Federation Staff Volunteer in Israel

A diverse group of Greater Miami Jewish Federation staff members recently shared 10 life-changing days in Israel, volunteering side by side and seeing our work up close.

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The Summers That Shape Us

The Summers That Shape Us

Jewish summer camp is underway and many of our community’s children and teens have been able to participate through Federation-funded scholarships.

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Prioritizing the Ethiopian-Israel Community

Prioritizing the Ethiopian-Israel Community

Recognizing the unique challenges of Ethiopians olim (immigrants), one of Federation’s core areas of support is focused on programs that help this demographic acclimate to their new spiritual homeland in Israel.

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Here to Help

Here to Help

If you or a loved one is feeling overwhelmed, sad or just need someone to talk to, Federation offers essential resources to help you cope.

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