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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]

Final Hostage Returned to Israel

Final Hostage Returned to Israel

With the remains of Police St. Sgt. Ran Gvili having been returned to his family earlier this week, there are no Israeli hostages being held in Gaza for the first time in 12 years.

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Supporting Injured Soldiers by Creating a Circle of Care

Supporting Injured Soldiers by Creating a Circle of Care

Through our work with Brothers for Life (BFL), Federation is committed to ensuring that every hero who sacrificed for Israel receives the care, community and lifelong support they deserve.

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Israel Engagement & Education Grants Announced

Israel Engagement & Education Grants Announced

Miami loves Israel and Federation’s new Israel Engagement & Education Grants are enabling nine local organizations to help connect Jewish Miamians of all ages with our spiritual homeland.

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Miami and Israeli Students Compete in Flag Football Tournament

Miami and Israeli Students Compete in Flag Football Tournament

Displaying the breadth of the Miami-Yerucham Partnership, Miami’s three Federation-funded JCCs recently came together for the Intra-JCC Flag Football League Tournament.

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