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Jun 15, 2021

Tuman Scholarships Awarded to Assist With the Cost of Higher Education

Mazal Tov to the 29 recipients of Sylvia Tuman scholarships, administered by The Foundation of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation. This year, students attending undergraduate and graduate colleges or universities in Miami-Dade and Broward counties received scholarships to help offset the cost of higher education. Since the program’s inception in 2016, more than $180,000 in financial assistance has been awarded. The application for the next scholarship cycle opens in March 2022. For information on other educational scholarships and loans, click here.

Playing Basketball in Israel

Playing Basketball in Israel

In a powerful display of resilience and hope, former hostages and survivors of October 7 took to the courts during the 2026 Maccabiah, along with Israeli basketball legends and new olim (immigrants).

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Starting the School Year Ready With JVC

Starting the School Year Ready With JVC

Federation’s JVC visited the Everglades Rec Center with a group of volunteers to spend time with children of migrant workers and help fill their backpacks.

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Take Action on Jewish Communal Security

Take Action on Jewish Communal Security

The bipartisan Jewish American Security Act (S. 4576 & HR 9211) would strengthen protections for Jewish communities through increased security funding, stronger student protections, and new tools to combat antisemitism.

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Interest-Free Loans for Higher Education

Interest-Free Loans for Higher Education

Jewish students can now apply for need-based, interest-free loans covering college, graduate school and vocational programs through JELF (Jewish Educational Loan Fund), a Federation partner agency.

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