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Aug 22, 2023

Federation Is Collecting Funds for Maui Wildfire Victims

With hundreds dead and hundreds more missing, as well as widespread housing and property loss as a result of devastating wildfires in Maui, residents of the island are in great need of humanitarian assistance. Federation has joined in the response, establishing an Emergency Fund to collect donations to help Maui's Jewish and general communities. One hundred percent of all contributions will go directly to this relief effort. If you would like to make a donation, click here. Donation checks with the notation “Maui Wildfire Fund” can be mailed to: Greater Miami Jewish Federation, 4200 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, FL 33137. For assistance, you may also call 305.576.4000.

Playing Basketball in Israel

Playing Basketball in Israel

In a powerful display of resilience and hope, former hostages and survivors of October 7 took to the courts during the 2026 Maccabiah, along with Israeli basketball legends and new olim (immigrants).

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Starting the School Year Ready With JVC

Starting the School Year Ready With JVC

Federation’s JVC visited the Everglades Rec Center with a group of volunteers to spend time with children of migrant workers and help fill their backpacks.

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Take Action on Jewish Communal Security

Take Action on Jewish Communal Security

The bipartisan Jewish American Security Act (S. 4576 & HR 9211) would strengthen protections for Jewish communities through increased security funding, stronger student protections, and new tools to combat antisemitism.

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Interest-Free Loans for Higher Education

Interest-Free Loans for Higher Education

Jewish students can now apply for need-based, interest-free loans covering college, graduate school and vocational programs through JELF (Jewish Educational Loan Fund), a Federation partner agency.

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