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Dec 23, 2021

Federation Supports Special Needs in Israel

Your donations to the Federation/UJA Annual Campaign support a number of important Israeli organizations focused on serving communities with special needs. Me and My Mommy, a program of Shalva-The Israeli Association for Care and Inclusion of Persons With Disabilities, provides one-on-one early intervention therapy for infants with differing abilities up to 18 months and their parents including physiotherapy, hydrotherapy, occupational and speech therapy and therapeutic massage. Shalva has been able to successfully alter the majority of its rehabilitative programs to meet COVID-19 safety regulations. Additionally, Orthodox Union Israel-Yachad Israel, offers a two-and-a-half-week summer camp in the Golan Heights in Israel for adults with disabilities, where they will enjoy recreational programming and vocational training, gain new skills and improve their social interaction. Federation also continues its annual support of Beit Issie Shapiro, a leading organization that develops and provides services for children and adults across the range of disabilities while advocating for more inclusive legislation. Click here to support Federation’s work in Israel.

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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