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Feb 20, 2025

Joan Kasner: Teaching by Example

Teaching daily at the same Miami school for 60 years, 89-year-old Joan Kasner sets an example for her commitment to helping others, which is also evident in her longtime philanthropic support of Federation and our Jewish community. An enthusiastic and generous Federation donor for more than four decades, Kasner took her philanthropy to the next level in 2002 when she and her husband, David, z”l, endowed their annual Federation donation, which made her a Forever Lion and both of them Forever Pacesetters. Their fund has grown exponentially over time and will support our Jewish community into the future, further touching countless lives. Kasner’s passion for making a difference has also impacted synagogues and several organizations in our Jewish community. At the school where she teaches, she is an inspiring presence to everyone around her, whether she is writing stories for children with reading difficulties, creating instructional materials for teachers or educating school volunteers. Click here to read Joan Kasner’s full story in the Book of Life.

Welcoming Shlichim at Summer Camps

Welcoming Shlichim at Summer Camps

Despite a war with Iran, ballistic missiles and Israel’s closed airspace, this year’s delegation of summer camp shlichim (emissaries) is the largest ever.

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Helping People With Disabilities During Crises

Helping People With Disabilities During Crises

When emergency sirens blare in Israel, most people run quickly to safety in shelters, but for those with disabilities, this may be impossible, which is why Federation is funding essential programs that help during wars, terror attacks and more.

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Remembering the AMIA Attack in Argentina

Remembering the AMIA Attack in Argentina

Join Jewish Miami on Tuesday, July 22 for the Annual Commemoration of the tragic AMIA (Asociación Mutual Israelita Argentina) Jewish Community Center bombing in Argentina 31 years ago.

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Hurricane Season Is Here

Hurricane Season Is Here

You can join the 2025 JVC Emergency Response Team (JVERT) to support our community if a disaster strikes.

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