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Jul 7, 2022

Ethiopian Olim Reunite With Family in Israel

Through Operation Zur Israel, thousands of Ethiopian Jews are making aliyah this year and reuniting with loved ones already in Israel. Many have waited decades, enduring hardships and struggling to hold on to hope, for the day they would get to go to Israel. Felegush and Navra Bewket Tebeje made aliyah with their three children, ages 28, 24 and 20, last month and are excited to reunite with their other three daughters who immigrated to Israel about 13 years ago and to meet their grandchildren who were born there. After living in a crowded apartment in Ethiopia and having difficulties finding work and earning a decent living, the entire family is full of joy and gratitude to live in the Holy Land. Operation Zur Israel is a program of The Jewish Agency for Israel, a Federation overseas partner. The Jewish Agency will continue to support the family with Hebrew language and acculturation classes as they acclimate to their new home while living in Avia Absorption Center in Be’er Sheva.

Welcoming Shlichim at Summer Camps

Welcoming Shlichim at Summer Camps

Despite a war with Iran, ballistic missiles and Israel’s closed airspace, this year’s delegation of summer camp shlichim (emissaries) is the largest ever.

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Helping People With Disabilities During Crises

Helping People With Disabilities During Crises

When emergency sirens blare in Israel, most people run quickly to safety in shelters, but for those with disabilities, this may be impossible, which is why Federation is funding essential programs that help during wars, terror attacks and more.

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Remembering the AMIA Attack in Argentina

Remembering the AMIA Attack in Argentina

Join Jewish Miami on Tuesday, July 22 for the Annual Commemoration of the tragic AMIA (Asociación Mutual Israelita Argentina) Jewish Community Center bombing in Argentina 31 years ago.

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Hurricane Season Is Here

Hurricane Season Is Here

You can join the 2025 JVC Emergency Response Team (JVERT) to support our community if a disaster strikes.

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