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May 23, 2023

Miami Beach Proclaims Holocaust Survivor Recognition Day

In recognition of national Holocaust Survivor Day and the critical work of the Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach, the City of Miami Beach proclaimed Tuesday, June 5 as Holocaust Survivor Recognition Day at a special ceremony coordinated by the Holocaust Memorial and Seed the Dream Foundation. The Proclamation noted, “The Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach receives more than 100,000 visitors annually [and] is a leading provider of Holocaust Education throughout the State of Florida," among other important facts. More than 60 attendees gathered at the Miami Beach Botanical Garden to honor Survivors and local volunteers, including Miami Beach Mayor Dan Gelber. Chair of the Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach Jessica Katz addressed the group with a heartfelt message: “It is your strength, your resilience, your positivity, your willingness to bravely share yourselves and your stories with us that inspire us to sustain our mission of Holocaust remembrance and education.” Survivors also received gifts from the Mayor’s Office and the Holocaust Memorial. The Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach is a Committee of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation.

Creating Community in Times of Crisis

Creating Community in Times of Crisis

As missiles rained down and everyone took shelter, Federation did what it does best: organized a swift response, located resources and brought people together.

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Helping Israelis Under Iranian Fire

Helping Israelis Under Iranian Fire

Through your support of the Israel Emergency Fund (IEF), an additional $10 million is now helping Israelis whose needs have increased dramatically since the start of the Israel-Iran war.

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Meet Shelly Brodie: New Chair of The Foundation

Meet Shelly Brodie: New Chair of The Foundation

Longtime Federation Board member, Forever Pacesetter and highly involved volunteer Shelly Brodie will become the new Chair of The Foundation of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation, effective July 1.

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Lending a (Small) Hand: Kids Helping Kids

Lending a (Small) Hand: Kids Helping Kids

Preschoolers at the Herman & Miriam Tauber Academy raised $800 to help children in Federation’s partner city of Yerucham buy necessary school supplies.

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