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Nov 4, 2021

Holocaust Education Week Begins Sunday with a Virtual Community Commemoration of Kristallnacht

Holocaust Education Week begins Sunday, November 7 with Kristallnacht: “The Night of Broken Glass,” a virtual community commemoration that honors one of the most tragic days in Jewish history widely regarded as the spark that ignited the Holocaust. The week continues with daily programming through Friday, November 12 and includes a photography exhibit, discussion panels with Survivors and a public film screening of The Zookeeper’s Wife. Presented by the Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach, a Committee of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation, the community-wide program brings Holocaust education to the forefront. All events will be virtual, unless otherwise noted, free of charge and open to the public. Advance registration is required. Program access information will be sent following registration confirmation. For more information and to register, 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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