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Sep 28, 2023

Federation Partners Help Answer the Call for an Increase in Non-Rabbinate Marriages in Israel

One of Federation’s longtime priorities has been helping Israelis exercise choice around their Jewish identity and practice. With a rise in interest in civil marriages in Israel, our participation in iRep, the Israel Religious Expression Platform, is more important than ever. The coalition of 34 Jewish federations work together to advance the legitimacy and support for diverse Jewish expression in Israel, such as the freedom of choice in marriage for all Israelis and pluralistic options for celebrating B’nai Mitzvah and other life cycle events. Current iRep grantees Chuppot and Israel Hofsheet, which advocate for civil Jewish marriage ceremonies outside the control of the Chief Rabbinate of Israel, have seen an increase of 16 and 22 percent, respectively, in the demand for their services during the first half of 2023, compared to the same period the past year. Click here to learn more about iRep and other special initiatives supported by Federation.

Statement on the First Hostages’ Release

Statement on the First Hostages’ Release

The Greater Miami Jewish Federation, its Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) and the Rabbinical Association of Greater Miami (RAGM) welcome the release today of 13 Israeli hostages, 10 Thai nationals and one Filipino citizen abducted from Israel by Hamas and other terrorists on October 7.

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Congress Approves Supplemental Funding


Congress Approves Supplemental Funding


Governor Ron DeSantis convened the State Legislature for a special session earlier this month, passing $45 million in security funding for Jewish organizations as a result of the horrendous rise in antisemitism occurring since the Israel-Hamas war.

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Supporting Mothers of Children in Israel

Supporting Mothers of Children in Israel

“I knew I couldn’t be the only person in Miami with a child in Israel. It takes a mother in the same situation to understand, said Denise Dunager, M.S.Ed, a Refuat Ha-Nefesh Fellow, who founded and facilitates the Support Group for Women With Children in Israel.

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CAJE Responds to War

CAJE Responds to War

As the educational subsidiary of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation, the Center for the Advancement of Jewish Education (CAJE) is working diligently to provide members of Miami’s Jewish community with resources to help stand with Israel during the ongoing war, find comfort, talk with children and students, and take action.

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