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Oct 16, 2020

The Jewish Federations of North America General Assembly Provides the Opportunity to be Jewish Together

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The Jewish Federations of North America 2020 General Assembly is bringing the entire Jewish world together — virtually — on Sunday, October 25 through Tuesday, October 27. This free, premier gathering will give you a chance to learn and engage with the global Jewish community. Register for the two plenaries, Federation Together on Sunday, October 25 and Jewish Together on Monday, October 26. Featured speakers and performers include The President of the State of Israel Reuven "Ruvi" Rivlin, Governor Asa Hutchinson of Arkansas and Governor Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan, the Maccabeats, Idan Raichel and many others. There are also more than two dozen workshops being offered exploring topics, questions and challenges currently facing Jewish life including racial justice, disability support, climate change and more. Pick and choose the sessions that most interest you. Click here to learn more and register.

Record-Breaking Turnout in Israeli Elections

Record-Breaking Turnout in Israeli Elections

Israel’s robust democracy was on full display as citizens turned out in droves to exercise their right to vote in this week’s national election — the first to occur since Hamas’ brutal terrorist attacks on October 7, and what many are calling the most crucial election in the country’s history.

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A Day-long Commemoration of Kristallnacht on Monday, November 9.

A Day-long Commemoration of Kristallnacht on Monday, November 9.

At the Education Center of Federation’s Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach, Jewish Miami will gather to learn about and honor the victims of the Night of Broken Glass.

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New Grants Supporting Israelis With Disabilities

New Grants Supporting Israelis With Disabilities

Federation’s Israel & Overseas Committee recently approved $150,000 in new grants to six Israeli nonprofits that support inclusion and greater independence for people with disabilities in a variety of settings.

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Thanks Archbishop Wensky For His Friendship

Thanks Archbishop Wensky For His Friendship

Jewish Miami extends our heartfelt gratitude to Miami Archbishop Thomas Wenski for calling on Catholics to stand with their Jewish brothers and sisters during the time of increased antisemitism.

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