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Dec 16, 2019

Program Helps Young Olim Adjust to Life in Israel

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Through Federation overseas partner The Jewish Agency for Israel, immigrants who make aliyah receive support during their transition to life in Israel. The Selah program, an acronym of the Hebrew words “students before their parents,” is designed especially for Russian-speaking youth who  arrive alone before their families. It provides the young olim (immigrants) from the former Soviet Union with resources, education and emotional guidance.

For Moshe, a young immigrant from Donetske, Ukraine who came to Israel in 2018, Selah offered a way to study Hebrew, prepare for army service and learn about his new home. It also connected him with a group of olim from countries including Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan — giving him a sense of community. Today, he is looking forward to enlisting in the Israel Defense Forces and continuing his studies to become a surgeon.

“It’s so amazing that every Jew can come home to Israel anytime,” Moshe said. “I love this country. That’s why I think every citizen of Israel should protect this land. I want to be a part of the development of this country because in the future my family and children will live here.”

Miami Jewish Community Study

Miami Jewish Community Study

In order to better understand the demographics and needs of Miami’s Jewish population, the Greater Miami Jewish Federation has launched its “Miami Jewish Community Study.”

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Mental Health After 10/7

Mental Health After 10/7

Through donations to the Annual Greater Miami Jewish Federation/UJA Campaign and the Israel Emergency Fund, individuals coping with the gravity of October 7 are receiving support to begin the long healing journey ahead.

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Make Your Federation Donation Tax-Deductible

Make Your Federation Donation Tax-Deductible

Nancy and Norman Lipoff pay their Annual Federation/UJA Campaign contributions through an IRA Charitable Rollover.

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Join Your Community for Matzah Mitzvah


Join Your Community for Matzah Mitzvah


Help share the joy of Passover with Holocaust Survivors and other older adults in our community by participating in Matzah Mitzvah on Sunday, April 7 at 9 a.m.

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