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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.

Playing Basketball in Israel

Playing Basketball in Israel

In a powerful display of resilience and hope, former hostages and survivors of October 7 took to the courts during the 2026 Maccabiah, along with Israeli basketball legends and new olim (immigrants).

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Starting the School Year Ready With JVC

Starting the School Year Ready With JVC

Federation’s JVC visited the Everglades Rec Center with a group of volunteers to spend time with children of migrant workers and help fill their backpacks.

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Take Action on Jewish Communal Security

Take Action on Jewish Communal Security

The bipartisan Jewish American Security Act (S. 4576 & HR 9211) would strengthen protections for Jewish communities through increased security funding, stronger student protections, and new tools to combat antisemitism.

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Interest-Free Loans for Higher Education

Interest-Free Loans for Higher Education

Jewish students can now apply for need-based, interest-free loans covering college, graduate school and vocational programs through JELF (Jewish Educational Loan Fund), a Federation partner agency.

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