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Nov 3, 2020

The Importance of Civility

With Tuesday’s election, political campaigns have dominated the news and certainly prompted heated discussions. In the wake of lingering emotions, Federation’s Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC), the public affairs arm of Miami’s Jewish community, is urging the public to show respect, empathy and civility toward each other. Last week, JCRC Chair Tracey Spiegelman penned an op-ed that appeared in the Miami Herald on behalf various organizations in Miami-Dade County, including the Miami-Dade Branch of the NAACP, Coalition of South Florida Muslim Organizations and Miami-Dade County Community Relations Board, expressing faith in our nation’s democratic values and institutions and advocating for restraint and patience. Click here to read her timely and important message.

Playing Basketball in Israel

Playing Basketball in Israel

In a powerful display of resilience and hope, former hostages and survivors of October 7 took to the courts during the 2026 Maccabiah, along with Israeli basketball legends and new olim (immigrants).

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Starting the School Year Ready With JVC

Starting the School Year Ready With JVC

Federation’s JVC visited the Everglades Rec Center with a group of volunteers to spend time with children of migrant workers and help fill their backpacks.

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Take Action on Jewish Communal Security

Take Action on Jewish Communal Security

The bipartisan Jewish American Security Act (S. 4576 & HR 9211) would strengthen protections for Jewish communities through increased security funding, stronger student protections, and new tools to combat antisemitism.

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Interest-Free Loans for Higher Education

Interest-Free Loans for Higher Education

Jewish students can now apply for need-based, interest-free loans covering college, graduate school and vocational programs through JELF (Jewish Educational Loan Fund), a Federation partner agency.

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