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Jun 14, 2022

Inclusion Grants Provide Funding for People With Special Needs

Thanks to a grant from Federation's Miami Jewish Abilities Alliance (JAA), the Michael-Ann Russell Jewish Community Center (MARJCC) has been able to provide Jewish programming for a group of teens and young adults with special needs. Created in February for individuals ages 15-38 who have “aged out” of other programs, MARJCC’s Yedidut offers an opportunity to socialize, join in fitness activities, celebrate Jewish holidays and build their Jewish identities. The group meets two evenings a month and participants say the program has fostered friendships and given them something to look forward to, in a comfortable setting “where they can talk about anything.” JAA grants fund inclusion projects in Miami, and invite Jewish organizations, synagogues and schools to apply for funding to kick start inclusion initiatives that offer individuals with disabilities access to Jewish life and community. Grants range from $1,500 to $10,000. To apply, click here. For more information on JAA, click here or contact Nancy Zaretsky at [email protected] or 786.866.8657.

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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