News from the Greater Miami Jewish Federation

With rampant inflation and the high costs of housing, food and gas, making ends meet is not always easy. Sometimes, a little short-term assistance can go a long way.

The Greater Miami Jewish Federation was one of 17 local Jewish organizations, and among the four South Florida federations, that participated in the first-ever Florida Keshet Leadership Summit promoting LGBTQ inclusion, which took place at the end of August.

The Israel Trauma Coalition (ITC), a Federation overseas partner helping individuals, families and communities cope with emergency situations, is using their expertise to help the Ukrainian population face the horrors of war.

As inflation increases the threat of food insecurity, Federation beneficiary Leket Israel is delivering millions of pounds of agricultural products, prepared meals and other rescued food to hungry Israelis.

Early voting has started and the general election is less than two weeks away! Federation’s Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) has developed an Election Toolkit to help registered voters in Miami-Dade County access information on how to request a mail-in ballot, vote early or vote on Election Day.

Come together with Miami’s Jewish community to commemorate the 84th anniversary of Kristallnacht, the Night of Broken Glass on Sunday, November 6, beginning at 6 p.m., at the Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach.

Everyone knows October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, but few know that 1 in 40 Ashkenazi Jews — both men and women — carries a BRCA mutation that can significantly increase their risk of cancer.

The Greater Miami Jewish Federation Israel 75 Miami Mega Mission, April 20-27, 2023, will be a celebration to remember! Will you be there? Participants will spend five nights in Jerusalem and two nights in Tel Aviv touring many of the top sites in Israel, with VIP access and experiences few others can match.

PJ Library is encouraging Miami families to come together to share Jewish experiences with other families by providing a grant of up to $100 to cover expenses. Simply pick a religious occasion, cultural topic or community service project that reflects your values, and PJ Library will help you organize an activity for your chosen message.

The Greater Miami Jewish Federation continues working hand-in-hand with neighboring federations and The Jewish Federations of North America to provide critical assistance to individuals and families impacted by Hurricane Ian.

Israelis will be heading into their fifth election since 2019! Federation’s Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) invites you to attend an informative discussion about the upcoming Israeli elections at the Michael-Ann Russell JCC — Elections In Israel: Peace, Politics And Plutonium — on Wednesday, October 26.

“Our work doesn’t stop when the plane touches down,” tweeted Federation overseas partner The Jewish Agency for Israel. “We were thrilled to open the Kalanit Absorption Center in Ashkelon … to welcome immigrants with open arms and the support they need to successfully transition to life in Israel.”

Attention, Miami Beach residents! Your ballots this November will include an item — Referendum 2 — which, if passed, would provide essential funds for the Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach and many other cherished arts and culture institutions in the City.

Gift of Israel, a Federation Israel Program Savings Plan, allows you to invest in your child’s future Israel experience and receive matching funds from the Greater Miami Jewish Federation and participating synagogues.

As Southwest Florida begins the long road to recovery in the wake of Hurricane Ian, the Greater Miami Jewish Federation is working closely with our partners on the ground and other Florida federations to support those impacted by the catastrophic storm.

October is National Dyslexia Awareness Month and Federation’s Miami Jewish Abilities Alliance (JAA) has created a resource page for people with dyslexia and related reading differences.

Meet Miami’s new Shinshinyot (young emmissaries) Ronny Yogev and Alma Zehavi, recently arrived from Israel and eager to impart their knowledge of Israel and Judaic tradition to Miami’s Jewish community.