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Jan 29, 2020

Faith Leaders Travel to Tallahassee to Lobby Government Officials

gun safety

A delegation of Jewish clergy from Miami, joined by mothers who have lost children to gun violence, recently traveled to Tallahassee to lobby Senator Jeff Brandes and other government leaders for reasonable gun safety laws. Rabbi Fred Klein, Executive Vice President of the Rabbinical Association of Greater Miami, Rabbi Robyn Fisher of Beth Or Miami and Rabbi Mario Rojzman of Beth Torah Benny Rok Campus spoke passionately about the toll of gun violence on today’s society. In addition, they reminded leaders of the importance of the Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach as a community resource in teaching lessons about the Shoah, anti-Semitism and hate.

Welcoming Shlichim at Summer Camps

Welcoming Shlichim at Summer Camps

Despite a war with Iran, ballistic missiles and Israel’s closed airspace, this year’s delegation of summer camp shlichim (emissaries) is the largest ever.

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Helping People With Disabilities During Crises

Helping People With Disabilities During Crises

When emergency sirens blare in Israel, most people run quickly to safety in shelters, but for those with disabilities, this may be impossible, which is why Federation is funding essential programs that help during wars, terror attacks and more.

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Remembering the AMIA Attack in Argentina

Remembering the AMIA Attack in Argentina

Join Jewish Miami on Tuesday, July 22 for the Annual Commemoration of the tragic AMIA (Asociación Mutual Israelita Argentina) Jewish Community Center bombing in Argentina 31 years ago.

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Hurricane Season Is Here

Hurricane Season Is Here

You can join the 2025 JVC Emergency Response Team (JVERT) to support our community if a disaster strikes.

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