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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.

National Antisemitism Strategy

National Antisemitism Strategy

The Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) is offering a special webinar today, Friday, June 2, at 1 p.m. to learn about the White House’s National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism.

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Ministering to the Elderly Conference

Ministering to the Elderly Conference

It’s not too late to plan to attend the 27th Annual Ministering to the Elderly Conference, taking place on Thursday, June 8 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on the campus of Miami Jewish Health.

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Litigating the Surfside Tragedy

Litigating the Surfside Tragedy

Some of Miami’s best and brightest legal minds will come together on Monday, June 12 at 6 p.m. at Bilzin Sumberg for Litigating Through Tragedy: The Surfside Settlement Negotiation.

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Birthright Visits Yerucham

Birthright Visits Yerucham

Creating people-to-people relationships is a major goal of the Miami-Yerucham Partnership, and that mission was advanced on Jerusalem Day, May 16, when 90 participants from University of Miami and Florida International University Taglit-Birthright Israel trips joined with Israeli youngsters for a day of enriching activities.

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