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Oct 11, 2024

Jewish Miami Remembers October 7

Close to 1,400 friends of Israel gathered at Temple Beth Sholom on Monday for Miami Remembers October 7 to memorialize the deadliest day in Jewish history since the Holocaust. Community cantors performed prayers and songs and Holocaust Survivors lit yahrzeit candles for the 17 communities decimated by Hamas massacres on October 7. Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, Mayor Steven Meiner and Miami Beach Police Chief Wayne Jones recited prayers and Florida Senator Rick Scott shared his experience visiting Israel following October 7. Guest speaker Ziv Levi came from Israel to honor his sister and her family who were brutally murdered by terrorists in Kfar Aza. The local Israeli Scouts, Tzofim Shevat Barak, took the stage as member Liya Mizrahi (pictured) sang the moving Will Always Wait for You. The event was presented in conjunction with the Rabbinical Association of Greater Miami and the Consulate General of Israel in Miami, in partnership with dozens of Miami synagogues, day schools, agencies and other organizations.

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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