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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.

Donate Now to the Israel Emergency Fund

Donate Now to the Israel Emergency Fund

The People of Israel need our help now. Click here to donate to the Greater Miami Jewish Federation’s Israel Emergency Fund.

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WhatsApp Connecting South Floridians in Israel

WhatsApp Connecting South Floridians in Israel

What started as a chat group of 35 at the onset of Operation Rising Lion for Miamians stranded in Israel has turned into an information network for hundreds across the tri-county area.

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Supporting Jewish Miami’s Security Practices

Supporting Jewish Miami’s Security Practices

Even before Israel’s current conflict with Iran, Federation’s Office of Community Security (OCS) has been helping Jewish Miami maintain appropriate security measures.

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Advocate in Support of Israel

Advocate in Support of Israel

Please contact your member of Congress to request unwavering support for Israel as it defends itself against Iran’s nuclear threat.

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