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Oct 23, 2020

Commemorate Kristallnacht Virtually, as Part of Holocaust Education Week

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Join our community for a virtual commemoration of Kristallnacht on Monday, November 9 at 7pm. Hear eyewitness testimony from Kristallnacht Survivor Herbert Karliner, pay tribute to Holocaust victims and honor the resilience of Survivors. 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, Sunday, November 8 at 10 a.m.-Monday, November 9 at 4 p.m. These events are part of Holocaust Education Week, a virtual program of films, presentations and discussions taking place Monday, November 9-Friday, November 13, presented by the Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach, a Committee of Federation. Read more about Holocaust Education Week here.

Federation Morocco Mission: A Reminder of Jewish Resilience

Federation Morocco Mission: A Reminder of Jewish Resilience

A group of 26 Federation leaders and members spent nine days at the end of October exploring 2,500 years of Jewish Moroccan culture and history in Casablanca, Rabat, Fez and Marrakech.

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Volunteer for PJ Library’s Story Squad

Volunteer for PJ Library’s Story Squad

Join the PJ Library Story Squad and help bring Chanukah into elementary school classrooms across Miami-Dade.

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New Grants Supporting Israelis With Disabilities

New Grants Supporting Israelis With Disabilities

Federation’s Israel & Overseas Committee recently approved $150,000 in new grants to six Israeli nonprofits that support inclusion and greater independence for people with disabilities in a variety of settings.

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BeWell Summit Shines a Light on Youth Mental Health

BeWell Summit Shines a Light on Youth Mental Health

This year’s theme, From Algorithms to Emotions: Youth Mental Health in a Digital World, explored how young people are navigating an increasingly complex world with an impressive lineup of speakers, engaging breakout sessions, opportunities for teens to share their perspectives and resources for families and professionals.

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