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Aug 22, 2023

New Olim Head Back to School 


It’s back-to-school time in Israel, too, and Federation’s longtime overseas partner, The Jewish Agency for Israel, is ensuring Israel’s newest citizens are prepared to learn on their first day of school. Earlier this month, 160 soon-to-be first- graders celebrated the new school year at the Israel Aquarium. The children — all of whom are new olim (immigrants) and living in Jewish Agency absorption centers — received backpacks and supplies so they are ready to take on a new school year. Residents of the center spend up to six months attending ulpan (intensive Hebrew classes) and receiving guidance in assimilating into Israeli society. Last year, more than 76,000 people made Israel their home. Click here to make a secure online donation to the Annual Greater Miami Jewish Federation/UJA Campaign, which helps our partners support new olim, along with many other important programs.

Jewish and Haitian Americans Celebrate Together

Jewish and Haitian Americans Celebrate Together

May is both Jewish American Heritage Month and Haitian American Heritage Month, and members of both communities recently came together for an interactive program organized by Federation’s Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC), Santa La and Ayiti Community Trust.

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Meeting Needs of IDF Reservists

Meeting Needs of IDF Reservists

With the recent increase of IDF troops called to active duty, Federation funding continues to provide critical support to reservists and their families.

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Mazal Tov to Kesher Academy on 30 Years!

Mazal Tov to Kesher Academy on 30 Years!

One of 12 Federation-funded day schools, Kesher is housed within Sheck Hillel Community School, providing students access to a variety of resources, activities and celebrations, and most importantly, numerous social and academic inclusion opportunities.

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Ministering to the Elderly Conference

Ministering to the Elderly Conference

Loneliness and social isolation can have a profound effect on us, particularly as we age, impacting our health and wellbeing. This topic will be explored at the 29th Annual Ministering to the Elderly Conference on Thursday, June 4.

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