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Sep 4, 2024

Federation Partner JDC Helps the Most Vulnerable in Israel’s North

The Greater Miami Jewish Federation is helping institute a two-stage emergency preparedness plan to aid 150,000 vulnerable residents of Israel’s evacuated northern communities. In response to ongoing Hezbollah rocket attacks, Federation partners the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee and United Hatzalah of Israel are addressing disaster readiness across 15 towns in northern Israel. The first stage is delivering customized emergency kits to those at risk. Stage two will provide direct aid to the most vulnerable — elderly, people with disabilities and families with young children — should the security situation worsen. While 68,000 residents were evacuated by the government in the early days of the war, tens of thousands have remained in their homes and their safety continues to be threatened. Additionally, JDC is increasing the number of community caseworkers who can reach out to older adults in northern cities, as well as those who have already been evacuated, to provide immediate emotional support and helpful community resources.

3rd Annual Together Against Antisemitism Press Conference

3rd Annual Together Against Antisemitism Press Conference

Dozens of community leaders came together yesterday for the 3rd Annual Standing Strong Together Against Antisemitism Press Conference, hosted by the Greater Miami Jewish Federation Jewish Community Relations Council.

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Donate Now to Federation’s Annual Campaign

Donate Now to Federation’s Annual Campaign

These are trying times for the Jewish people and your donation by December 31 will enable us to amplify our efforts to sustain Jewish life in Miami, in Israel and in 70 other countries worldwide.

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The Friendship Circle Expands Footprint

The Friendship Circle Expands Footprint

More than 1,000 members of the community, including many elected officials, attended the opening ceremony on the new 20,000-square-foot campus, now home to both the Friendship Circle and Chabad Center of Kendall/Pinecrest.

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Forum Canines Protecting Israeli Women

Forum Canines Protecting Israeli Women

Dedicated to combating violence against women, the Michael Sela Foundation responded to the 65 percent rise in incidents since the war began by providing guard dogs to survivors of domestic violence.

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