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Jul 7, 2022

Shinshinim Program Brings Israel to Miami

Federation is seeking warm and supportive host families for two 18-year-old Israeli emissaries dedicated to making a difference in Miami's Jewish community. In our ongoing commitment to connect Miami’s Jewish community with the people of Israel, we are proud to be bringing back the Shinshinim program to Miami. Shinshinim are high school graduates who defer their time in the Israel Defense Forces to serve as cultural emissaries by sharing their knowledge of Israel, its history, culture and people with various groups throughout the Diaspora. Organized by our overseas partner The Jewish Agency for Israel, the initiative brings Israel to life through educational activities around Jewish and Israeli culture, holidays, Hebrew instruction and more. Transportation is provided by the program. Home hospitality can be for three months or longer. If you are interested in hosting one of the teens, please click here to complete an interest form. For more information, please contact Bonnie Dawson at [email protected] or Lital Dayan at [email protected]

End the Year Jewish Miami Proud With a Donation

End the Year Jewish Miami Proud With a Donation

As 2025 comes to a close, your generosity helps Federation enter 2026 ready to support Jewish needs everywhere.

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Camp Scholarships Now Available

Camp Scholarships Now Available

Recognizing this pivotal time in a young adult’s life, Federation offers two opportunities to help offset tuition costs for Miami-Dade County residents: One Happy Camper and Jewish Overnight Summer Camp scholarships.

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Apply Now for Honeymoon Israel

Apply Now for Honeymoon Israel

On this nine-day trip, June 14-23, 2026, you will explore Israel in luxury with 19 other couples, learning about the country’s culture, beauty and society.

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Holocaust Memorial Bears Names of 10/7 Victims

Holocaust Memorial Bears Names of 10/7 Victims

The Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach is now the world’s first site to permanently bear the names, in English and Hebrew, of those murdered during the Hamas attacks on October 7, 2023.

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