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May 7, 2021

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

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Explore how to learn and grow through the aging process at the 25th Annual Ministering to the Elderly Conference on Monday, June 7 at 9 a.m.-12:45 p.m. 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 examine how to help seniors develop new paths for personal fulfillment. The conference is a collaboration between Federation’s Mishkan Miami, Jewish Community Services of South Florida and Miami Jewish Health. Continuing education credits are available for mental health care professionals, guardians and nursing home administrators. The $36 registration fee includes Rabbi Geller’s book. Click here for more information and to register.

Jewish Miami Strong in Tallahassee

Jewish Miami Strong in Tallahassee

Last week, Jewish Miami was well represented at the Second Annual Israel and Jewish Advocacy Days at the Florida Capitol.

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Sold-Out Main Event Brings Miami Together

Sold-Out Main Event Brings Miami Together

Before a sold-out crowd of nearly 1,700 guests this past Sunday, Jewish Miami came together for The Main Event: A Night With Friends and Allies.

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Connecting Students in Yerucham and Miami

Connecting Students in Yerucham and Miami

Federation is building a meaningful connection between Jewish Miami congregational school students and their counterparts in Israel through its Tu B’Shevat Across the Sea: Miami-Yerucham Partner Trees project.

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Federation Working to Prevent Suicide in Israel

Federation Working to Prevent Suicide in Israel

Between 2023 and 2025, emergency room visits by children and teens due to suicidality increased by roughly 60 percent. Federation is funding programs like Gila’s Way to prevent more tragedies amidst Israel’s national mental health crisis.

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