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May 8, 2023

Rockets Rain Down in Israel from Gaza

Since May 10, the Palestinian Islamic Jihad has launched nearly 1,000 rockets from Gaza into Israeli civilian communities, the majority of which were directed at populated cities in the country’s south, including the cities of Ashkelon, Ashdod and Sderot. Millions of Israelis have been forced to run to shelters as sirens sounded repeatedly in dozens of locations as far north as Tel Aviv. At this time, one Israeli death has been reported in Rehovot. Many others have sustained injuries and even more are dealing with shock and trauma as a result. While the Israel Defense Forces are responding via Operation Shield and Arrow, our overseas partner, The Jewish Agency for Israel, is meeting the needs of impacted civilians through its Fund for Victims of Terror. The organization is also offering respite services for residents in communities closest to the violence, as well as recently arrived olim (immigrants). Shelters and safe rooms in absorption centers and Amigour housing facilities have been opened, and staff is working around the clock to help everyone get to safety as needed. Our hearts and minds are with the people of Israel and we will to continue to keep you informed about the work of our overseas agencies.

Statement on the First Hostages’ Release

Statement on the First Hostages’ Release

The Greater Miami Jewish Federation, its Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) and the Rabbinical Association of Greater Miami (RAGM) welcome the release today of 13 Israeli hostages, 10 Thai nationals and one Filipino citizen abducted from Israel by Hamas and other terrorists on October 7.

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Congress Approves Supplemental Funding


Congress Approves Supplemental Funding


Governor Ron DeSantis convened the State Legislature for a special session earlier this month, passing $45 million in security funding for Jewish organizations as a result of the horrendous rise in antisemitism occurring since the Israel-Hamas war.

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Supporting Mothers of Children in Israel

Supporting Mothers of Children in Israel

“I knew I couldn’t be the only person in Miami with a child in Israel. It takes a mother in the same situation to understand, said Denise Dunager, M.S.Ed, a Refuat Ha-Nefesh Fellow, who founded and facilitates the Support Group for Women With Children in Israel.

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CAJE Responds to War

CAJE Responds to War

As the educational subsidiary of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation, the Center for the Advancement of Jewish Education (CAJE) is working diligently to provide members of Miami’s Jewish community with resources to help stand with Israel during the ongoing war, find comfort, talk with children and students, and take action.

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