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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.

Statement on US Weapons Pause

Statement on US Weapons Pause

The Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) released a statement regarding the Biden Administration’s threat to withhold certain Congressionally approved military aid to Israel. The Greater Miami Jewish Federation believes that this JFNA statement represents the overwhelming consensus of our Jewish community, as well.

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Yom Ha’Zikaron Holds Renewed Meaning For Jews Worldwide

Yom Ha’Zikaron Holds Renewed Meaning For Jews Worldwide

Yom Ha’Zikaron, Israel’s Memorial Day, which honors Israel’s fallen soldiers, and Yom Ha’Atzmaut, Israel’s Independence Day, take on an even greater meaning this year.

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Honoring our Leaders at The Annual Meeting

Honoring our Leaders at The Annual Meeting

The 86th Annual Meeting of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation is a wonderful opportunity to come together to thank and honor outstanding leaders in our Jewish community. Join us on Thursday, May 30 at 5:30 p.m. at the Jungle Island Ballroom.

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Screams Before Silence

Screams Before Silence

With her new documentary, Screams Before Silence, former Chief Operating Officer of Meta Sheryl Sandberg is bringing attention to the rampant and horrific accounts of sexual violence perpetrated by Hamas during their October 7 terrorist attacks.

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