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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.

Helping Kibbutz Or HaNer Heal


Helping Kibbutz Or HaNer Heal


Over three years, a total of $750,000 will be allocated to help residents heal from the economic and physical losses and trauma of October 7.

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Prioritizing Mental Health at Camp

Prioritizing Mental Health at Camp

Camper Care helps camper groups deal with their emotions and build coping strategies while BeWell trainings give camp staff the tools to respond to campers’ emotional needs.

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Western Negev Building Project Launches

Western Negev Building Project Launches

Federation President and CEO Scott Kaufman was one of hundreds of Jewish community leaders from around the world to recently attend the cornerstone-laying ceremony of the Western Negev Building Project in Israel — an initiative to bring up to 1,000 new housing units to the area.

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Ukraine’s Resilient Jewish Community

Ukraine’s Resilient Jewish Community

Ukrainian Jews continue to rely on the Federation system for emergency aid, food, medicine, trauma support, Jewish education and communal connection.

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