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Nov 6, 2023

Miami Beach Firefighters Volunteer in Israel

This past Monday, eight City of Miami Beach firefighters deployed to Israel to spend two weeks volunteering as first responders in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem and Haifa. Since Hamas’ brutal massacre on October 7, many of the country’s first responders have been called to the army reserves to support the Israel Defense Forces. Federation and Temple Beth Sholom are covering airfare and travel expenses for the firefighters. Members of Federation’s Israel Emergency Allocations Committee were there to send them off, including Women’s Philanthropy President Elise Udelson, Federation Board Member Mycki Ratzan and Women’s Amutot Initiative Chair and Israel and Overseas Committee Member Ilene Kossman. The Miami Beach Commission voted unanimously to authorize the international travel for any firefighter wishing to volunteer. We are grateful for their service.

Two Florida Hillels Host Birthright Trips

Two Florida Hillels Host Birthright Trips

Students from UM Hillel and Hillel at FIU recently returned from spending 10 days in Israel with Birthright Israel, and as part of their journey, they explored the Federation partner city of Yerucham.

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Jewish American Heritage Month

Jewish American Heritage Month

As we come to the end of Jewish American Heritage Month, you can be #JewishMiamiProud to know that the annual national celebration got its start right here in Miami-Dade County in 2006!

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Sharing Survivors Stories

Sharing Survivors Stories

Are you the grandchild of a Holocaust Survivor? Learn to present your grandparents’ testimony with 3G Miami during this summer’s speaker training series.

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Brides Helping Brides

Brides Helping Brides

The Kallah Project offers a curated selection of wedding gowns, veils, accessories and bridal essentials that brides can “borrow.”

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