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Jun 3, 2021

Ministering to the Elderly Explores How to Grow Through the Aging Process

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Register now for the 25th Annual Ministering to the Elderly Conference on Monday, June 7 at 9 a.m.-12:45 p.m. The aging process presents both unique challenges and meaningful opportunities. Learn how to embrace this important time at the virtual event, The Tapestry of Aging: Weaving Threads of Life, will feature Rabbi Laura Geller co-author of the book Getting Good at Getting Older and NYU Professors David M. Elcott, Ph.D. and Stuart Himmelfarb, who will explore how to help older adults develop new paths for personal fulfillment. The $36 registration includes Rabbi Geller’s book. Continuing education credits are available for mental health care professionals, guardians and nursing home administrators. The Conference is sponsored by Federation’s Mishkan Miami and its partner agencies Jewish Community Services of South Florida and Miami Jewish Health. Click here to register.

Your Donation Makes a Difference

Your Donation Makes a Difference

Your generosity enables us to fight antisemitism, secure our community's Jewish institutions, assist our Israeli family and engage the next generation of Jewish leaders.

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4th Annual Standing Strong Against Antisemitism Press Conference

4th Annual Standing Strong Against Antisemitism Press Conference

Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava and mayors from 13 municipalities, along with leaders from the ADL, AJC and the Israeli Consulate, forcefully condemned the global rise in antisemitism and stood in solidarity with Israel.

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Laura Lavie’s Inspired Legacy Gift

Laura Lavie’s Inspired Legacy Gift

As an estate-planning attorney who helps her clients learn the importance of making a difference through charitable giving, it was a natural next step for Laura Lavie to create her own legacy through The Foundation of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation.

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IDF Widows and Children Receive Psychiatric Care

IDF Widows and Children Receive Psychiatric Care

Federation partner IDF Widows & Orphans Organization (IDFWO) provides emergency psychiatric treatment through specialized programming.

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