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Mar 14, 2023

Create a Lasting Legacy With Federation’s Legacy Match Life Insurance Program

If you are looking for a more accessible way to create a Jewish legacy in our community, consider The Foundation of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation’s Legacy Match Life Insurance Program. Yosef "Yosi" Shwedel, Campaign Chair of Federation’s International Division and a member of the Jewish Federations of North America National Young Leadership Cabinet, and his wife, Rosy, recently took advantage of this unique opportunity to become The Foundation’s newest Forever Pacesetters.

“About 13 years ago, my family and I came from a thriving and strong Jewish community in Mexico to make Miami our new home," said Shwedel. "We were so thankful to the Miami Jewish community for welcoming us with open arms. We became Forever Pacesetters to ensure that Jewish Miami continues to grow and flourish for future generations, including those who have made Miami their new home just as we did years ago.”

Forever Pacesetters are donors who have chosen to perpetuate their annual Pacesetter-level gift of $10,000 or more with a legacy commitment of $200,000 or more. By making a commitment through the Legacy Match Life Insurance Program, they will make life insurance payments for only five years, with Federation providing 50% matching funds.

To learn more about creating a meaningful legacy gift through life insurance, contact Scott Kaplan, The Foundation Director, at [email protected] or 786.866.8623.

Protecting Jewish Miami

Protecting Jewish Miami

During this time of alarming worldwide antisemitism and attacks on Jewish people and institutions, Federation’s Office of Community Security (OCS) and its partners are working daily to protect Jewish Miami.

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Israeli Teens Share Robotics Expertise With Miami Campers

Israeli Teens Share Robotics Expertise With Miami Campers

Israeli teens from Federation’s partner city of Yerucham recently traveled to Miami for nearly two weeks to mentor local kids and young adults in robotics and other STEM topics, all while strengthening their connection to Israel.

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Fund for Victims of Terror Brings Israelis Respite and Joy

Fund for Victims of Terror Brings Israelis Respite and Joy

This summer, a women’s retreat for spouses of wounded IDF soldiers and an amusement park outing for war-weary Israelis helped traumatized Israelis find moments of peace.

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Apply Now to Diller Teen Fellows

Apply Now to Diller Teen Fellows

Applications are still being accepted for the 2026-2027 Cohort for the Diller Teens Fellows program, a leadership development opportunity for 10- and 11th-graders.

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