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May 23, 2023

Federation Attorneys’ Division Brings Together Surfside Settlement Legal Team


Join Federation Attorneys' Division for Litigating Through Tragedy: The Surfside Settlement Negotiation for a behind-the-scenes look at how the legal community navigated numerous sensitive and complex issues to achieve a settlement following the devastating collapse of Champlain Towers South. Members of both sides of the litigation will participate in the panel discussion, including Michael Goldberg, Court-Appointed Receiver; Matt Gorson, Co-Defense Counsel; the Honorable Michael A. Hanzman, Presiding Judge; and Harley S. Tropin, Co-Chair, Lead Plaintiffs' Counsel. Rachel Furst, Co-Chair, Lead Plaintiffs' Counsel, will act as the moderator. The cost to attend is $54 in advance and includes light bites and refreshments. Click here for more information and to register.

Creating Community in Times of Crisis

Creating Community in Times of Crisis

As missiles rained down and everyone took shelter, Federation did what it does best: organized a swift response, located resources and brought people together.

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Helping Israelis Under Iranian Fire

Helping Israelis Under Iranian Fire

Through your support of the Israel Emergency Fund (IEF), an additional $10 million is now helping Israelis whose needs have increased dramatically since the start of the Israel-Iran war.

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Meet Shelly Brodie: New Chair of The Foundation

Meet Shelly Brodie: New Chair of The Foundation

Longtime Federation Board member, Forever Pacesetter and highly involved volunteer Shelly Brodie will become the new Chair of The Foundation of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation, effective July 1.

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Lending a (Small) Hand: Kids Helping Kids

Lending a (Small) Hand: Kids Helping Kids

Preschoolers at the Herman & Miriam Tauber Academy raised $800 to help children in Federation’s partner city of Yerucham buy necessary school supplies.

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