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May 5, 2022

Musicians From Yerucham Share Sephardic Music With Miami’s Jewish Community

The Miami-Yerucham Partnership's Kulna Israeli Sephardic Music Fest regaled Miami audiences with concerts for Yom Ha’Atzmaut in locations across Miami-Dade County. From May 1 through 5, musicians Shir Shealtiel and Aviv Trabulsi treated audiences to Mizrahi songs born of Middle Eastern and North African cultures, while educator Ashira Horvitch underscored the music’s origins and significance. The trio, from the Kulna School of Traditional Arts and Music in Miami’s partner city of Yerucham, kicked off the week-long fest with a sold-out, sunset cruise performance for young Jewish professionals from Moishe House. All three of Miami’s Federation-supported JCCs also had the opportunity to enjoy private concerts, including a children’s workshop and courtyard concert with traditional piyyutim (liturgical songs) from the Sephardic Jewish tradition at Alper JCC; a tribute to Yom Ha’Zikaron at the Miami Beach JCC — along with one at Temple Beth Sholom; and a spirited performance at the Michael-Ann Russell JCC’s Israel Independence Day celebration with hundreds of new Kulna fans in attendance. The musical tour of Miami was a shining example of creating meaningful people-to-people relationships between Miami and Yerucham through our shared traditions and love of Judaism.

Federation Hosts Israel Solidarity Mission

Federation Hosts Israel Solidarity Mission

During last week’s Solidarity Mission to Israel, 18 community leaders from the Greater Miami Jewish Federation witnessed firsthand the national trauma and pain that our Israeli brothers and sisters are facing since Hamas’ barbaric terrorist attack nearly two months ago.

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Maslan: Discreet Treatment With Dignity

Maslan: Discreet Treatment With Dignity

Maslan, a Federation beneficiary, has been tirelessly treating survivors who suffered unimaginable trauma.

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Plan Your End of Year Gift

Plan Your End of Year Gift

Just 23 days remain in 2023, and that means time is running out to donate this year to the Greater Miami Jewish Federation/UJA Campaign.

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Saul Schottenstein Foundation Helps Create a Happy Chanukah

Saul Schottenstein Foundation Helps Create a Happy Chanukah

Saul Schottenstein, z”l, made it a priority for the Saul Schottenstein Foundation to provide grocery gift cards to clients of Jewish Community Services of South Florida Kosher Food Bank during special times of the year, including Chanukah, Passover, the High Holidays and the summer.

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