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Jan 25, 2023

Join Us at The Main Event

Come together to celebrate your Jewish community and the State of Israel’s 75th anniversary at The Main Event of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation on Monday, February 20 at 6:30 p.m. at the Loews Miami Beach Hotel, 1601 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach. The 13th Prime Minister of the State of Israel, Naftali Bennett, will be interviewed by Israeli journalist Tal Heinrich. In addition, Dan Lewis, visionary philanthropist and venturous changemaker, champion of equity and social justice for all, steadfast friend of Israel and the Jewish people worldwide, will receive our 2023 Friend of Israel Humanitarian Award. The evening is chaired by Lesley Goldwasser and Jonathan Plutzik and includes a light buffet dinner and dessert reception. Couvert is $118 per person and $54 for those age 30 and under. A $1,000 suggested minimum donation to the 2023 Greater Miami Jewish Federation/UJA Campaign is requested. Members of the community age 30 and younger are invited to attend with a suggested minimum donation of $500. Click here to RSVP.

Playing Basketball in Israel

Playing Basketball in Israel

In a powerful display of resilience and hope, former hostages and survivors of October 7 took to the courts during the 2026 Maccabiah, along with Israeli basketball legends and new olim (immigrants).

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Starting the School Year Ready With JVC

Starting the School Year Ready With JVC

Federation’s JVC visited the Everglades Rec Center with a group of volunteers to spend time with children of migrant workers and help fill their backpacks.

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Take Action on Jewish Communal Security

Take Action on Jewish Communal Security

The bipartisan Jewish American Security Act (S. 4576 & HR 9211) would strengthen protections for Jewish communities through increased security funding, stronger student protections, and new tools to combat antisemitism.

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Interest-Free Loans for Higher Education

Interest-Free Loans for Higher Education

Jewish students can now apply for need-based, interest-free loans covering college, graduate school and vocational programs through JELF (Jewish Educational Loan Fund), a Federation partner agency.

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