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Aug 18, 2022

Federation Joins Keshet Leadership Project Focused On Jewish LGBTQ+ Community Engagement

The Greater Miami Jewish Federation will be one of four South Florida Federations to participate in the Keshet Leadership Project, which trains organizations to ensure LGBTQ+ individuals feel a sense of belonging in the Jewish community. This will be the first major programming initiative in Florida by Keshet, a national nonprofit working for LGBTQ+ equality and inclusion. The launch of the year-long training program on August 25 will include the Jewish Federations of South Palm Beach County, Broward County, Palm Beach County and Miami along with 13 other local Jewish agencies such as JCCs, day schools, synagogues and human service agencies. Following the day-long educational and assessment session of the organizations’ effectiveness in LGBTQ+ inclusion, participants will be guided over the next 12 months through coaching calls and Keshet webinars. Rabbi Micah Buck-Yael, Keshet National Director of Education, stresses that Jewish professionals working with LGBTQ+ community members need “the tools to say, ‘You belong here, and this is a place of dignity and safety for you.’” Click here to learn more about the Keshet Leadership Project.

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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