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Dec 12, 2023

Mayor Press Conference Wrap Up

Fifteen community leaders, including 10 mayors, spoke during a Miami-Dade Mayors Press Conference Denouncing Antisemitism hosted yesterday by the Greater Miami Jewish Federation's Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC). Highlighted by Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine-Cava, Miami Mayor Francis Suarez and Hialeah Mayor Steve Bovo, all of the speakers forcefully condemned the global rise in antisemitism and stood in solidarity with Israel. Federation Chair of the Board Ariel Bentata and JCRC Chair Mojdeh Khaghan Danial were joined by our partners at ADL, AJC and the Israeli Consulate. South Florida's four news stations, CBS4, NBC6, WSVN7 and Local 10, covered the event. The program was co-sponsored by the Shine A Light on Antisemitism initiative.

Record-Breaking Turnout in Israeli Elections

Record-Breaking Turnout in Israeli Elections

Israel’s robust democracy was on full display as citizens turned out in droves to exercise their right to vote in this week’s national election — the first to occur since Hamas’ brutal terrorist attacks on October 7, and what many are calling the most crucial election in the country’s history.

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A Day-long Commemoration of Kristallnacht on Monday, November 9.

A Day-long Commemoration of Kristallnacht on Monday, November 9.

At the Education Center of Federation’s Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach, Jewish Miami will gather to learn about and honor the victims of the Night of Broken Glass.

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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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Thanks Archbishop Wensky For His Friendship

Thanks Archbishop Wensky For His Friendship

Jewish Miami extends our heartfelt gratitude to Miami Archbishop Thomas Wenski for calling on Catholics to stand with their Jewish brothers and sisters during the time of increased antisemitism.

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