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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.

YLD Masquerade Ball: A Soaring Success

YLD Masquerade Ball: A Soaring Success

The future of Jewish Miami is bright! A sold-out crowd of more than 500 guests packed the Aventura Turnberry Jewish Center for the Third Annual Masquerade Ball.

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Supporting Returning Hostages and Their Families

Supporting Returning Hostages and Their Families

As the freed hostages settle back into life at home and begin their long road to recovery, Federation is providing critical assistance to released individuals and their families through the Fund for Victims of Terror (FVOT).

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Federation Purchases Eight Defibrillators for Yerucham

Federation Purchases Eight Defibrillators for Yerucham

Federation has purchased eight public-access defibrillators for our partnership city of Yerucham, helping locals immediately respond to those experiencing a cardiac event.

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Helping Ukraine’s Jews During the War

Helping Ukraine’s Jews During the War

February 24 marked three years since Russia invaded Ukraine, and Federation is continuing our steadfast support of tens of thousands of Ukrainian Jews who are depending on our help.

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