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Sep 24, 2021

Advocacy Efforts Support the Iron Dome Missile Defense System

The Greater Miami Jewish Federation and its Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) commend the bipartisan Miami-Dade Congressional Delegation for unanimously supporting $1 billion to fund Israel’s Iron Dome missile defense system in a vote in the US House of Representatives yesterday. Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart (R), Rep. Carlos Gimenez (R), Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar (R), Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D) and Rep. Frederica Wilson (D) all voted in favor of the legislation, which provided Israel with critical funds to protect its citizens from rocket fire and reiterated the right of the world’s only Jewish State to defend itself from terrorist attacks. This week, JCRC worked in partnership with several Jewish and pro-Israel organizations in South Florida to help ensure the support of our elected officials in Washington, DC. To learn more about the advocacy efforts of the Jewish Community Relations Council, email [email protected]. Click here to take a moment to thank our elected officials for their support by contacting their offices.

Jewish Miami Strong in Tallahassee

Jewish Miami Strong in Tallahassee

Last week, Jewish Miami was well represented at the Second Annual Israel and Jewish Advocacy Days at the Florida Capitol.

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Sold-Out Main Event Brings Miami Together

Sold-Out Main Event Brings Miami Together

Before a sold-out crowd of nearly 1,700 guests this past Sunday, Jewish Miami came together for The Main Event: A Night With Friends and Allies.

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Connecting Students in Yerucham and Miami

Connecting Students in Yerucham and Miami

Federation is building a meaningful connection between Jewish Miami congregational school students and their counterparts in Israel through its Tu B’Shevat Across the Sea: Miami-Yerucham Partner Trees project.

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Federation Working to Prevent Suicide in Israel

Federation Working to Prevent Suicide in Israel

Between 2023 and 2025, emergency room visits by children and teens due to suicidality increased by roughly 60 percent. Federation is funding programs like Gila’s Way to prevent more tragedies amidst Israel’s national mental health crisis.

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