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Jul 27, 2022

On the Ground in Ukraine and Poland

Federation leadership recently returned from a powerful visit to the frontlines of the Ukrainian refugee crisis. Women’s Philanthropy Campaign Chair Elise Udelson and Director Ofi Osin-Cohen were among 34 representatives from Jewish communities across North America who traveled to Poland to meet with refugees. Mostly women and children, they shared their traumatic stories of fleeing their homes and leaving everything behind to find safety. In addition, participants saw Federation's system in place ready to respond with critically needed services such as shelter, food, clothing, education, spiritual support, childcare and employment assistance so they can begin to rebuild their lives. Please join us for a special webinar on Tuesday, August 16 to hear Elise’s personal account of her journey, along with reports from Oksana Galkevich of Federation’s overseas partner the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC), a constant presence on the ground in Ukraine coordinating rescue and relief efforts, and Dr. Enrique Ginzburg, a top trauma surgeon and educator from Miami who administered critical care to individuals injured in the war and trained dozens of other local physicians serving in the war zone. Click here for more information and to RSVP.

Federation Leaders Explore Jewish Life in Paris

Federation Leaders Explore Jewish Life in Paris

Last week, leaders from the Greater Miami Jewish Federation were among the hundreds of volunteers who took part in the annual Jewish Federations of North America campaign mission, this time to Paris, France.

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Emotional Support During the Israel-Iran War

Emotional Support During the Israel-Iran War

For years, Federation’s partner, the Israel Trauma Coalition (ITC), has provided emotional support for Israelis in the aftermath of terror attacks, so the nonprofit was able to quickly assist thousands when the war with Iran recently broke out.

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FVC: Paying it Forward This Summer

FVC: Paying it Forward This Summer

It’s been a busy summer for our Federation Volunteer Center (FVC), which has been collaborating with numerous community partners and engaging hundreds of Jewish Miamians in hands-on service projects.

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Celebrating Disability Pride Month

Celebrating Disability Pride Month

July is Disability Pride Month and Federation’s Miami Jewish Abilities Alliance (MJAA) offers resources to help celebrate and support Jewish Miamians with disabilities.

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