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Mar 14, 2023

Interest-Free College Loans Available Through JELF

Do you need help paying for college? Jewish Educational Loan Fund (JELF), a Federation beneficiary, is now accepting applications for interest-free loans for Jewish students pursuing higher education, including graduate, vocational or technical school. In order to qualify, applicants must be enrolled full-time in a program leading to a degree or certificate at an accredited US educational institution; a US citizen (or have lawful immigration status); in good academic standing with their university; and able to demonstrate financial need via a completed FAFSA application. Applications can be accessed here and must be submitted by 5 p.m. on Sunday, April 30.

Give Miami Day is November 19!

Give Miami Day is November 19!

Donate to the Greater Miami Jewish Federation on Thursday, November 19 in honor of Give Miami Day — one of the largest annual fundraising events in the country — so your generosity goes even further.

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Federation Helps Attract More Doctors to Southern Israel

Federation Helps Attract More Doctors to Southern Israel

Currently engaging more than 200 physicians, the initiative helps support a strong and accessible healthcare system to draw new residents and strengthen the entire Negev.

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Holocaust Education Week and Kristallnacht Commemoration

Holocaust Education Week and Kristallnacht Commemoration

On the 88th anniversary of Kristallnacht and during a time of alarming worldwide antisemitism, the Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach has been educating our community about the impact of unchecked hate.

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Supporting Internally Displaced Ukrainians

Supporting Internally Displaced Ukrainians

Since the start of the Ukraine crisis in February 2022, Federation and our partners have been providing lifesaving support for more than 6,500 internally displaced people, including Alex and his family.

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