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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.

Federation Morocco Mission: A Reminder of Jewish Resilience

Federation Morocco Mission: A Reminder of Jewish Resilience

A group of 26 Federation leaders and members spent nine days at the end of October exploring 2,500 years of Jewish Moroccan culture and history in Casablanca, Rabat, Fez and Marrakech.

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Volunteer for PJ Library’s Story Squad

Volunteer for PJ Library’s Story Squad

Join the PJ Library Story Squad and help bring Chanukah into elementary school classrooms across Miami-Dade.

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New Grants Supporting Israelis With Disabilities

New Grants Supporting Israelis With Disabilities

Federation’s Israel & Overseas Committee recently approved $150,000 in new grants to six Israeli nonprofits that support inclusion and greater independence for people with disabilities in a variety of settings.

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BeWell Summit Shines a Light on Youth Mental Health

BeWell Summit Shines a Light on Youth Mental Health

This year’s theme, From Algorithms to Emotions: Youth Mental Health in a Digital World, explored how young people are navigating an increasingly complex world with an impressive lineup of speakers, engaging breakout sessions, opportunities for teens to share their perspectives and resources for families and professionals.

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