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Dec 28, 2020

Tikkun Olam in Action

Tikkun Olam

What does tikkun olam (repairing the world) look like? How about 2,000 toys in the hands of happy children; 1,560 snacks filling hungry bellies; 700 bouquets of flowers adorning a once-empty table and 350 cards offering cheer to those who need it most? Since November, the Greater Miami Jewish Federation Jewish Volunteer Center and its dedicated team of mitzvah-makers have been hard at work ensuring that, despite the pandemic, people in need would still have something to smile about this holiday season. The ever-popular Season for Giving — a series of Jewish community volunteer days — was held for the 13th consecutive year, inspiring 400 volunteers to participate in service projects from the safety of their homes or through socially-distanced, hands-on opportunities. Activities ranged from wrapping gifts and distributing food to collecting toys and participating in at-home projects, which were then distributed to Camillus House, Miami Rescue Mission, Ronald McDonald House and other local nonprofit organizations. Click here to stay updated on how you can help during this difficult time or email JVC Director Lori Tabachnikoff at [email protected].

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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