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Dec 28, 2020

Program Offers Guidance on Providing Comfort During the Pandemic

Guidance

How can we personally become supportive to those suffering from this pandemic? Bikur Cholim is the answer. Explore this question and more at a 10-part virtual conference, “Renewing Bikur Cholim in the Time of COVID-19,” on alternate Mondays, beginning January 4 through May 10 from 7-8:30 p.m. Organized by Federation's Mishkan Miami in cooperation with Kovod v’Nichum, an organization focused on bringing comfort to those who are ill; Neshama: The Association of Jewish Chaplains and other local Jewish groups, the program will examine subjects such as using technology, new approaches to prayers and coping with loneliness. Presenters include rabbis, chaplains and medical experts. The cost is $72 for the 10 sessions and scholarships are available for those who need financial support. For more information, click here.

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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