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Nov 24, 2023

Congressional Support for Jewish Communal Security

Governor Ron DeSantis convened the State Legislature for a special session earlier this month, passing $45 million in security funding for Jewish organizations as a result of the horrendous rise in antisemitism occurring since the Israel-Hamas war. The funding is divided into two batches: $25 million for Jewish day schools and pre-schools distributed by the Florida Department of Education (FDOE) and $20 million for synagogues, JCCs and community organizations, which will be distributed by the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM). Federation's Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) was intimately involved in lobbying for the funding of FDEM. Its advocacy began nearly two years ago following the synagogue hostage crisis in Colleyville, TX. The application process for FDEM funds opened on November 21 and will close on January 21, 2024, and JCRC is in the process of scheduling a community-wide webinar to assist all Miami-Dade Jewish organizations that would like to apply. JCRC has already communicated with all Miami-Dade Jewish day schools and pre-schools regarding FDOE applications, which have since closed. For more information, email [email protected].

Federation Leaders Explore Jewish Life in Paris

Federation Leaders Explore Jewish Life in Paris

Last week, leaders from the Greater Miami Jewish Federation were among the hundreds of volunteers who took part in the annual Jewish Federations of North America campaign mission, this time to Paris, France.

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Emotional Support During the Israel-Iran War

Emotional Support During the Israel-Iran War

For years, Federation’s partner, the Israel Trauma Coalition (ITC), has provided emotional support for Israelis in the aftermath of terror attacks, so the nonprofit was able to quickly assist thousands when the war with Iran recently broke out.

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FVC: Paying it Forward This Summer

FVC: Paying it Forward This Summer

It’s been a busy summer for our Federation Volunteer Center (FVC), which has been collaborating with numerous community partners and engaging hundreds of Jewish Miamians in hands-on service projects.

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Celebrating Disability Pride Month

Celebrating Disability Pride Month

July is Disability Pride Month and Federation’s Miami Jewish Abilities Alliance (MJAA) offers resources to help celebrate and support Jewish Miamians with disabilities.

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