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Sep 19, 2022

JFNA Connect Displaced Ukrainians With Israel’s Hi-Tech Sector

Israeli nonprofit Reboot Startup Nation is helping immigrants and refugees displaced by the war in Ukraine secure hi-tech jobs in Israel through a partnership with The Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA). Tamar Abramson, one of five volunteer co-founders of the initiative, says, “We were gripped by a sense of urgency to do something for the people who were fleeing [the war in Ukraine] ... and beginning new lives.” The resulting organization introduces displaced professionals and Russian-speaking olim (immigrants) to Israel’s burgeoning hi-tech sector and canvasses Israeli companies, from small startups to global corporations, for available positions and opportunities to fast-track the hiring process. Sophia Tupolev-Luz, another co-founder, explains, “At Reboot, we want displaced professionals and olim to know that they are welcome in Israel … And we want companies to know that they … should be sourcing talent the minute an aliyah application is opened abroad.” Recounts Grigory Kuznetsov, a grateful client, “When you are a refugee in a foreign country, you need help and connections – and the people at Reboot did everything they could to help me find my first job in Israel.” Federation, JFNA and our overseas partners continue to support individuals affected by the war through our Ukraine Emergency Fund.

Federation Leaders Explore Jewish Life in Paris

Federation Leaders Explore Jewish Life in Paris

Last week, leaders from the Greater Miami Jewish Federation were among the hundreds of volunteers who took part in the annual Jewish Federations of North America campaign mission, this time to Paris, France.

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Emotional Support During the Israel-Iran War

Emotional Support During the Israel-Iran War

For years, Federation’s partner, the Israel Trauma Coalition (ITC), has provided emotional support for Israelis in the aftermath of terror attacks, so the nonprofit was able to quickly assist thousands when the war with Iran recently broke out.

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FVC: Paying it Forward This Summer

FVC: Paying it Forward This Summer

It’s been a busy summer for our Federation Volunteer Center (FVC), which has been collaborating with numerous community partners and engaging hundreds of Jewish Miamians in hands-on service projects.

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Celebrating Disability Pride Month

Celebrating Disability Pride Month

July is Disability Pride Month and Federation’s Miami Jewish Abilities Alliance (MJAA) offers resources to help celebrate and support Jewish Miamians with disabilities.

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