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Aug 18, 2022

Miami Welcomes Ukrainian Refugees

As Ukrainians continue to flee their war-torn country, many are coming to Miami, and our Jewish community is providing a much-needed welcome and services to help them acclimate to their new home. Federation is helping fund a case manager through our primary human services partner agency Jewish Community Services of South Florida, with additional support by the Shapiro Foundation, who is responsible for assisting newly arrived Ukrainians with housing, job placement, school enrollment, medical and mental health services, financial support and more. Meanwhile, this summer at the Federation-funded Michael-Ann Russell JCC, a swimming academy provided free weekly lessons every Sunday for Ukrainian refugees, with 47 children, ages 3-16, participating. The lessons are the brainchild of Nazarii Kosylo, a former Ukrainian national champion and National Team member, who said, “Swimming helps the refugees forget the war, even for just the moments while they are in the pool!” To donate to our Ukraine Emergency Fund, click here.

Creating Community in Times of Crisis

Creating Community in Times of Crisis

As missiles rained down and everyone took shelter, Federation did what it does best: organized a swift response, located resources and brought people together.

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Helping Israelis Under Iranian Fire

Helping Israelis Under Iranian Fire

Through your support of the Israel Emergency Fund (IEF), an additional $10 million is now helping Israelis whose needs have increased dramatically since the start of the Israel-Iran war.

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Meet Shelly Brodie: New Chair of The Foundation

Meet Shelly Brodie: New Chair of The Foundation

Longtime Federation Board member, Forever Pacesetter and highly involved volunteer Shelly Brodie will become the new Chair of The Foundation of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation, effective July 1.

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Lending a (Small) Hand: Kids Helping Kids

Lending a (Small) Hand: Kids Helping Kids

Preschoolers at the Herman & Miriam Tauber Academy raised $800 to help children in Federation’s partner city of Yerucham buy necessary school supplies.

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