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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]

Miami's Jewish Leaders Advocate in Washington, DC

Miami's Jewish Leaders Advocate in Washington, DC

Miami's Jewish community leaders traveled to Washington, DC twice this month to advocate for Jewish communal security funding, support for Israel and against antisemitism.

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May Is “Leave a Legacy Month”

May Is “Leave a Legacy Month”

The Foundation of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation is here to help you create a planned, or legacy, gift for a charity that is meaningful to you — making an impact for years to come.

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UM Hillel Birthright Visits Yerucham

UM Hillel Birthright Visits Yerucham

During their visit, the group worked in the orchard at Kulna Yerucham, which promotes education, culture and entrepreneurship throughout Israeli society, and ended the night in Bedouin tents with a bonfire and meaningful conversation.

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8th Annual CAJE Robotics Festival

8th Annual CAJE Robotics Festival

Supported by the Eleanor M. and Herbert D. Katz Foundation and hosted by Scheck Hillel Community School, more than 200 students and educators from 11 Jewish day schools across South Florida came together for a day dedicated to robotics, engineering, coding, creativity and collaborative learning.

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