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Mar 11, 2024

No Interest Loans Available for Jewish Students Pursuing Higher Education


Do you or someone you know need help paying for college? JELF (Jewish Educational Loan Fund), a Federation partner agency, provides zero-percent-interest loans for Jewish undergrad, graduate and vocational students who demonstrate need. JELF assists full-time students who are from Florida, Georgia, North and South Carolina or Virginia (excluding metro DC) to attend the US-accredited school of their choice! Click here to apply now through April 30, 2024 for the full 2024-25 academic year or August 1-September 30 for the spring/summer 2024 semester(s). JELF recipients often go on to become JELF donors and vital members of the JELF community, helping pay it forward for students in need.

Hurricane Melissa Emergency Relief Fund

Hurricane Melissa Emergency Relief Fund

Be part of Jewish Miami’s response to help victims of Hurricane Melissa.

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Supporting Returned Hostages and Their Families

Supporting Returned Hostages and Their Families

As the released hostages begin to find their new normal, Federation remains deeply committed to their long-term wellbeing, as well as that of their families and the loved ones of those brutally murdered by Hamas.

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Kristallnacht Commemoration: Sunday November 9

Kristallnacht Commemoration: Sunday November 9

Join Miami’s Jewish community this Sunday, November 9 at Temple Beth Sholom to commemorate Kristallnacht, the Night of Broken Glass.

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Stepping In for SNAP

Stepping In for SNAP

As SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits come to an end for millions of families across the country tomorrow, Federation has made emergency grants to help vulnerable Jewish Miami residents make ends meets and ensure they have food for themselves and their families.

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