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Oct 11, 2021

Applications are Now Open for the Stephen Muss Impact Fellowship

Do you know an extraordinary teen leader ready to take the next step in their Jewish journey? The Stephen Muss Impact Fellowship is now accepting applications for its 2022 Miami cohort, taking place September 5-December 21, 2022. Jewish students entering their sophomore or junior year of high school and residing in Miami-Dade County are invited to apply to spend a semester living and learning in Israel. Made possible by Stephen Muss and the Greater Miami Jewish Federation, the program includes workshops on critical thinking, social media, marketing, public speaking and leadership training, all while experiencing the Alexander Muss High School in Israel specialized curriculum. Fellows return home ready to take their place as Jewish changemakers and ambassadors for Israel and the Jewish people. Applications can be accessed here and must be submitted by Monday, January 31, 2022. For more information, click here or contact Alicia Press at [email protected] or 954.817.7108.

Federation Morocco Mission: A Reminder of Jewish Resilience

Federation Morocco Mission: A Reminder of Jewish Resilience

A group of 26 Federation leaders and members spent nine days at the end of October exploring 2,500 years of Jewish Moroccan culture and history in Casablanca, Rabat, Fez and Marrakech.

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Volunteer for PJ Library’s Story Squad

Volunteer for PJ Library’s Story Squad

Join the PJ Library Story Squad and help bring Chanukah into elementary school classrooms across Miami-Dade.

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New Grants Supporting Israelis With Disabilities

New Grants Supporting Israelis With Disabilities

Federation’s Israel & Overseas Committee recently approved $150,000 in new grants to six Israeli nonprofits that support inclusion and greater independence for people with disabilities in a variety of settings.

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BeWell Summit Shines a Light on Youth Mental Health

BeWell Summit Shines a Light on Youth Mental Health

This year’s theme, From Algorithms to Emotions: Youth Mental Health in a Digital World, explored how young people are navigating an increasingly complex world with an impressive lineup of speakers, engaging breakout sessions, opportunities for teens to share their perspectives and resources for families and professionals.

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