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Nov 3, 2020

Tune in to a Virtual Commemoration of Kristallnacht on Monday, November 9

Don’t miss a powerful virtual commemoration of Kristallnacht on Monday, November 9 at 7 p.m. to pay tribute to Holocaust victims and honor the resilience of Survivors. Kristallnacht Survivor Herbert Karliner will share his story and Superintendent of Miami-Dade Public Schools Alberto Carvalho will also offer a message to participants. Click here to register. Following the commemoration, tune in to South Florida’s public television station WPBT Channel 2 at 9 p.m. to watch Harbor from the Holocaust, which traces the story of nearly 20,000 Jewish refugees fleeing Nazi-occupied Europe to Shanghai, China. There will also be a chance to explore narratives from the Holocaust through film with a variety of movies streaming online, free of charge, from Sunday, November 8 at 10 a.m. through Monday, November 9 at 4 p.m. These events are part of Holocaust Education Week, a virtual program of film, presentations and discussions taking place from Monday, November 9 to Friday, November 13, presented by the Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach, a Committee of Federation.

Teens Advocating Together

Teens Advocating Together

Last week, the Greater Miami Jewish Federation Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) and the NAACP brought a diverse group of teenagers to Tallahassee for a special Advocacy Day.

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MJAA: A Resource for Individuals in the Disability Community

MJAA: A Resource for Individuals in the Disability Community

February is Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance & Inclusion Month (JDAIM), but Federation's Miami Jewish Abilities Alliance (MJAA) works year-round to advocate for people with disabilities and their families.

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Don’t Miss Matzah Mitzvah

Don’t Miss Matzah Mitzvah

Help share the joy of Passover with Holocaust Survivors and other homebound older adults in our community by participating in Matzah Mitzvah on Sunday, March 8 at 9 a.m.

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Teachers Visit Israel Through Miami-Yerucham Partnership

Teachers Visit Israel Through Miami-Yerucham Partnership

Lehrman Community Day School staff attended the MindCET Educational Entrepreneurship Showcase in Israel and visited the Yerucham Educational Farm.

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