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Dec 13, 2021

A Founder of Jewish Federations’ Lion of Judah Women’s Philanthropy Group Dies at 93

Pioneering Cofounder of Jewish Federation Women's Philanthropy Lion of Judah Norma Kipnis Wilson passed away earlier this week. Kipnis Wilson, who became known around the world for her activism and dedication to breaking barriers for women, died Tuesday in Aventura from lung cancer. She was 93. The idea to start a charitable group for women came to her in a dream more than 50 years ago. "I went to sleep and I dreamed of a Lion of Judah," she said. Click here to read the complete article by Carli Teproff in the Miami Herald.

2026 Women’s Amutot Initiative Grantees

2026 Women’s Amutot Initiative Grantees

Twenty-four nonprofits will receive a total of more than $350,000 in grants from Federation’s Women’s Amutot Initiative (WAI) to advance social, economic, religious and political equality for Israeli women.

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Supporting Resilience in Northern Israeli Schools

Supporting Resilience in Northern Israeli Schools

Your Federation dollars support the Israel Trauma Coalition’s (ITC) Resilient School Program addressing the educational crisis in Northern Israel. ITC is introducing a sustainable resilience-building initiative to provide children with structure, a sense of safety and a pathway to healing.

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MJFF Is Back: January 14-29

MJFF Is Back: January 14-29

This year’s Festival will present 139 films from 20 countries — including 105 features and 34 shorts — featuring 15 world premieres, 19 international premieres, 13 North American premieres, and 3 US premieres.

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Volunteer on MLK Day

Volunteer on MLK Day

Honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with the Greater Miami Jewish Federation’s Volunteer Center and Jewish Community Relations Council during an intergenerational, interfaith day of hands-on volunteering that will strengthen connection, compassion and justice in Miami.

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