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Jun 13, 2023

Federation Prioritizes Israeli Food Insecurity

“Thanks to Leket Israel, many families who don’t have the ability to put food in their refrigerators can prepare meals or peel a fruit or send their child to school with dignity,” said Netanela, a single mom and client of Israel’s national food bank. Leket Israel, the country’s leading food rescue organization and a recipient of Federation funding, has been helping Israelis experiencing food insufficiency for 20 years, redirecting surplus produce and meals to a network of 265 nonprofits. The escalated cost of living has significantly impacted Israel’s elderly and lower-income families, who were already struggling to put food on the table. In response, the food bank has committed to providing 236,000 Israelis with more than 66 million lbs. of rescued food in 2023. In addition, Leket Israel is supplying 17 high schools with hot meals daily and providing student families from five elementary schools participating in a nutrition education program with weekly allotments of fresh produce. Shared Netanela with appreciation, “The food I receive from Leket Israel fills our stomachs, our hearts and our home.”

Creating Community in Times of Crisis

Creating Community in Times of Crisis

As missiles rained down and everyone took shelter, Federation did what it does best: organized a swift response, located resources and brought people together.

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Helping Israelis Under Iranian Fire

Helping Israelis Under Iranian Fire

Through your support of the Israel Emergency Fund (IEF), an additional $10 million is now helping Israelis whose needs have increased dramatically since the start of the Israel-Iran war.

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Meet Shelly Brodie: New Chair of The Foundation

Meet Shelly Brodie: New Chair of The Foundation

Longtime Federation Board member, Forever Pacesetter and highly involved volunteer Shelly Brodie will become the new Chair of The Foundation of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation, effective July 1.

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Lending a (Small) Hand: Kids Helping Kids

Lending a (Small) Hand: Kids Helping Kids

Preschoolers at the Herman & Miriam Tauber Academy raised $800 to help children in Federation’s partner city of Yerucham buy necessary school supplies.

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