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Dec 23, 2021

Practice Tikkun Olam by Helping Afghan Refugees

The Torah teaches us to welcome the stranger because we were once strangers in Egypt and you can practice this value by helping Afghan refugees now arriving in Miami. Federation’s Jewish Volunteer Center (JVC), working with our human services partner Jewish Community Services (JCS) of South Florida, is offering a unique opportunity to help 50 Afghan refugees arriving in Miami through JCS’ Refugee Assistance Program (J-RAP). The program will provide comprehensive case management services to the refugees, who have been referred by the State Department. Volunteers can support the new arrivals by providing transportation, accompanying them on shopping trips, delivering food, aiding with employment searches, assisting with homework and English language proficiency and more. “J-RAP is providing a safe and welcoming transition to these new Americans,” said JCS President and CEO Miriam Singer. “It is so very rewarding to volunteer to help the refugees successfully transition into their new lives.” Please click here to help with this important initiative.

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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