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Dec 11, 2024

Local Grant Recipient Widens the Tent for Miami’s Orthodox LGBTQ Jews

Eshel, a recipient of a Federation Jewish Incubator Grant, was recently featured in the Miami Herald for their advocacy and inclusion work on behalf of the LGBTQ+ Orthodox community. Last month, the nonprofit hosted a Shabbaton (a weekend retreat over Shabbat) for LGBTQ+ individuals to come together to combat isolation, build community and provide essential resources for mental health and support as they face unique challenges within their religious spaces. “The needs in Florida are very acute,” said Eshel Executive Director and Co-Founder Miryam Kabakov. “A lot of parents are worried about their children and LGBTQ+ people are worried about discrimination.” The retreat also featured programming for family members, rabbis and educators, focusing on allyship and advocacy. Click here to learn more about Federation’s Jewish Incubator Grants and additional recipients.

Welcoming Shlichim at Summer Camps

Welcoming Shlichim at Summer Camps

Despite a war with Iran, ballistic missiles and Israel’s closed airspace, this year’s delegation of summer camp shlichim (emissaries) is the largest ever.

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Helping People With Disabilities During Crises

Helping People With Disabilities During Crises

When emergency sirens blare in Israel, most people run quickly to safety in shelters, but for those with disabilities, this may be impossible, which is why Federation is funding essential programs that help during wars, terror attacks and more.

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Remembering the AMIA Attack in Argentina

Remembering the AMIA Attack in Argentina

Join Jewish Miami on Tuesday, July 22 for the Annual Commemoration of the tragic AMIA (Asociación Mutual Israelita Argentina) Jewish Community Center bombing in Argentina 31 years ago.

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Hurricane Season Is Here

Hurricane Season Is Here

You can join the 2025 JVC Emergency Response Team (JVERT) to support our community if a disaster strikes.

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