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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.

Building Bridges

Building Bridges

As countries around the world continue to be openly hostile to Israel and the Jewish people, an international delegation of journalists visited some of Miami's Jewish institutions with the goal of increasing understanding.

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Federation Champions Inclusion in Israel

Federation Champions Inclusion in Israel

After more than a decade of advocacy, Federation partner Beit Issie Shapiro, has helped secure an important victory for children with disabilities and their families.

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Register Now for Everything But the Turkey

Register Now for Everything But the Turkey

Join the Federation’s Jewish Volunteer Center for the 18th annual Everything But the Turkey, a family-friendly volunteer experience that brings our community together to help neighbors in need.

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Shalom Bayit Supporting Domestic Abuse Survivors

Shalom Bayit Supporting Domestic Abuse Survivors

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and the Shalom Bayit (Peace in the Home) program helps survivors and their families find safety, stability and hope throughout the year.

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