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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]

Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach New Education Center Grand Opening

Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach New Education Center Grand Opening

The Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach brings Holocaust education into the 21st century with the opening of its state-of-the-art Education Center.

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Celebrating Passover While Facing Food Insecurity

Celebrating Passover While Facing Food Insecurity

As the war with Iran continues to disrupt daily life across Israel, Federation and our longtime partner, Leket Israel, are working to ensure that no Israeli is left without food, especially at Passover.

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Schottenstein’s Legacy Lives On

Schottenstein’s Legacy Lives On

Clients of Jewish Community Services Kosher Food Bank received some extra help ahead of Passover, thanks to the ongoing generosity of the Saul Schottenstein Foundation.

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Helping Israelis Under Fire

Helping Israelis Under Fire

As the missile attacks in Israel continue, Federation partners have expanded their emergency operations to help hard-hit cities like Dimona and Arad.

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