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Aug 13, 2024

New Program Supports IDF Reservist Business Owners

Federation is working with the Israeli banking system to provide grants for small businesses owned and operated by IDF reservists that have been struggling since the start of the war. Within 48 hours of the program’s launch, overseen by Federation overseas partner The Jewish Agency for Israel, more than 2,400 applications were received, demonstrating the critical need for support. To qualify for the grants, applicants or their spouses must have completed at least 60 days of reserve duty and their businesses must have suffered a 20 percent reduction in income. On average, the applicants have, in fact, served 186 days of reserve duty and seen an 80 percent loss in income. Amira Ahronoviz, CEO of The Jewish Agency, noted the importance of assisting this specific demographic, pointing out that they not only put themselves at risk and left their homes and families, but also sacrificed their financial standings. The funds for the grants are expected to help 5,000-7,000 people. To learn all the ways Federation funds are helping in Israel, click here.

Federation Leaders Explore Jewish Life in Paris

Federation Leaders Explore Jewish Life in Paris

Last week, leaders from the Greater Miami Jewish Federation were among the hundreds of volunteers who took part in the annual Jewish Federations of North America campaign mission, this time to Paris, France.

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Emotional Support During the Israel-Iran War

Emotional Support During the Israel-Iran War

For years, Federation’s partner, the Israel Trauma Coalition (ITC), has provided emotional support for Israelis in the aftermath of terror attacks, so the nonprofit was able to quickly assist thousands when the war with Iran recently broke out.

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FVC: Paying it Forward This Summer

FVC: Paying it Forward This Summer

It’s been a busy summer for our Federation Volunteer Center (FVC), which has been collaborating with numerous community partners and engaging hundreds of Jewish Miamians in hands-on service projects.

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Celebrating Disability Pride Month

Celebrating Disability Pride Month

July is Disability Pride Month and Federation’s Miami Jewish Abilities Alliance (MJAA) offers resources to help celebrate and support Jewish Miamians with disabilities.

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