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May 29, 2014

Discover Israel and Volunteer in the Negev!

Discover the Negev Desert and its geological, cultural and historical treasures!

October 30 - November 13, 2014

Join other Jewish professionals and volunteers in Yerucham, the Federation's partnership community in Israel's Negev region.

Volunteers are needed to:

  • Teach conversational English
  • Implement social media strategies
  • Communicate with donors
  • Consult with local non-profits and businesses
  • Take photos

Have a skill not listed here? We can identify a volunteer project built around your skills and interests.

Cost*: Fulltime Miami-Dade County residents: $1,000; Non-residents: $3,400
*Includes housing, airport transfers in Israel, health insurance, customized volunteer placement, workshops, day trips in the region, a meal with the Culinary Queens of Yerucham and a celebratory barbecue.

For more information, please contact Julia Franks at 786.866.8497 or email [email protected].

In cooperation with Skilled Volunteers for Israel.

Statement on Ongoing College Campus Protests

Statement on Ongoing College Campus Protests

The Greater Miami Jewish Federation and its Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) stand in solidarity with Jewish college students across the country who are being targeted on campus simply because they are Jewish or because they believe that Israel has the right to exist as a homeland for the Jewish people.

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Yom HaShoah Commemoration is May 5

Yom HaShoah Commemoration is May 5

Next weekend’s Yom HaShoah observance is a chance to stand in solidarity with your Miami community and pay tribute to the 6 million Jewish men, women and children who were murdered during the Holocaust and honor the strength and courage of the Survivors.

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Making a Difference Through The Foundation

Making a Difference Through The Foundation

This year, The Foundation will contribute $3.1 million to the Annual Campaign, thanks to the careful consideration of more than 100 generous donors who created endowed gifts by including Federation in their estate plans or through retirement funds, insurance policies or lifetime gifts.

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Wellness Shabbat in May


Wellness Shabbat in May


In an effort to shine a light on Mental Health Awareness Month, Federation’s BeWell Miami is organizing Wellness Shabbat, a collaboration between Miami Dade synagogues and organizations over the course of the five shabbatot in May.

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