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Jul 28, 2021

One Month Later, Federation Continues to Support Surfside

In the month since the collapse of Surfside’s Champlain Towers South, the Greater Miami Jewish Federation has distributed approximately $525,000 in immediate financial aid to those affected by the disaster as they try to rebuild their lives in the uncertain days ahead. With so many having lost everything, direct deposits to checking accounts and gift cards allow survivors to begin to replace personal essential items they have lost. Thanks to more than 8,000 donors and the support of Federations from Baltimore, Dallas, New York and others around the country, Federation’s Emergency Fund for the Surfside Building Collapse has raised more than $2 million. The Jewish Federation of Greater Houston, in particular, has been a beacon of support. Right away, members of their team offered a wealth of information and best practices they developed following the devastation of Hurricane Harvey. Houston's Jewish Family Service also sent a team of crisis counselors to Surfside to assist survivors, family members and others in the wake of the disaster. We remain grateful for their support. If you have not yet made a donation and would like to, please click here.

Creating Community in Times of Crisis

Creating Community in Times of Crisis

As missiles rained down and everyone took shelter, Federation did what it does best: organized a swift response, located resources and brought people together.

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Helping Israelis Under Iranian Fire

Helping Israelis Under Iranian Fire

Through your support of the Israel Emergency Fund (IEF), an additional $10 million is now helping Israelis whose needs have increased dramatically since the start of the Israel-Iran war.

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Meet Shelly Brodie: New Chair of The Foundation

Meet Shelly Brodie: New Chair of The Foundation

Longtime Federation Board member, Forever Pacesetter and highly involved volunteer Shelly Brodie will become the new Chair of The Foundation of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation, effective July 1.

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Lending a (Small) Hand: Kids Helping Kids

Lending a (Small) Hand: Kids Helping Kids

Preschoolers at the Herman & Miriam Tauber Academy raised $800 to help children in Federation’s partner city of Yerucham buy necessary school supplies.

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