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Jul 1, 2020

Masa Israel Journey Offers Gap Year Options

Many American universities are planning to offer remote learning in the fall due to the coronavirus pandemic and some students are feeling reticent about the transition to online learning. For those looking for an alternative, this year provides an opportunity to explore gap year options with Masa Israel Journey. Supported by your donations to the Annual Greater Miami Jewish Federation/UJA Campaign, Masa provides young adults ages 18-30 with immersive, life-changing journeys. While Israel remains closed to tourists, Masa participants receive a special visa that allows them to enter the country. With more than 200 courses lasting five to 12 months, the options are endless. Participants strengthen their connection to Israel and commitment to Jewish life. Since Masa’s founding in 2004, more than 150,000 young people from more than 60 countries have joined in its programs. Click here for more information and to apply.

Miami Birthright Cohort Explores Israel

Miami Birthright Cohort Explores Israel

The group of 28 will visit Federation partner city Yerucham for an introduction to the Miami-Yerucham Partnership and Pardes Hana to meet local members of Ethiopian-Israeli community.

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Helping Israeli Students Get Back on Track

Helping Israeli Students Get Back on Track

With many northern Israel students falling behind in their studies due to the stress of ongoing rockets attacks, a Federation-supported program has enabled them to complete the school year.

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Haitian Heritage Month

Haitian Heritage Month

In honor of May’s Haitian Heritage Month, Federation’s Jewish Community Relations Council came together with our Haitian partners during Miami’s 10 Days of Connection.

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Be Part of the Hurricane Response Team

Be Part of the Hurricane Response Team

Federation’s Jewish Volunteer Center (JVC) is seeking volunteers for the 2026 JVC Emergency Response Team (JVERT) to help others in our community in the event of a weather emergency.

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