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Dec 22, 2019

Incubator Grants Make a Difference in the Community

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Now in its seventh year, Federation’s Jewish Incubator Grants Program recently awarded $70,000 allocated from the Annual Federation/UJA Campaign to 16 organizations that make a difference in Miami. With an eye toward developing innovative and impactful programs, the 2020 grant recipients enrich our local Jewish community by providing a safety net for the vulnerable, strengthening Jewish identity and building community. “We are so proud of the programs which span various generations, from teens to the elderly,” said Jewish Incubator Grants Committee Co-chair Edward Beiner. "They will make such a difference for so many individuals." Committee Co-chair Alexandra Lehson added, “We have had the privilege of helping innovative new programs launch and expanding top-notch existing programs in order to provide crucial services to the most vulnerable in our community.” Read more.

Federation Morocco Mission: A Reminder of Jewish Resilience

Federation Morocco Mission: A Reminder of Jewish Resilience

A group of 26 Federation leaders and members spent nine days at the end of October exploring 2,500 years of Jewish Moroccan culture and history in Casablanca, Rabat, Fez and Marrakech.

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Volunteer for PJ Library’s Story Squad

Volunteer for PJ Library’s Story Squad

Join the PJ Library Story Squad and help bring Chanukah into elementary school classrooms across Miami-Dade.

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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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BeWell Summit Shines a Light on Youth Mental Health

BeWell Summit Shines a Light on Youth Mental Health

This year’s theme, From Algorithms to Emotions: Youth Mental Health in a Digital World, explored how young people are navigating an increasingly complex world with an impressive lineup of speakers, engaging breakout sessions, opportunities for teens to share their perspectives and resources for families and professionals.

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