Home / See, Read & Share / Federation News

Sep 26, 2024

Community High Holiday Memorial Services Offered on Sunday, October 6

On Sunday, October 6, 10-10:45 a.m., Federation chaplains and local clergy will lead community members in Jewish Miami’s annual High Holiday Memorial Services, Kever Avot. Offered at a variety of cemeteries and virtually on Zoom, participants will join together in memory and prayer and light a yahrzeit candle for those who brought light into this world. Following the short program, you can visit the graves of loved ones with relevant materials provided. The custom of Kever Avot, which means "graves of our parents," is an opportunity to remember and celebrate those no longer with us, including victims of the Hamas and Hezbollah attacks on Israel and the IDF soldiers who gave their lives defending the Jewish homeland. Walk-ins are welcome and everyone is invited. Click here for a listing of participating cemeteries and additional information. Kever Avot is supported by Mishkan Miami: The Jewish Connection to Spiritual Support.

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.

Read More

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.

Read More

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.

Read More

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.

Read More

Stay in Touch

Receive news about Greater Miami Jewish Federation events and more.