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May 21, 2021

Residents of Yerucham Open Their Hearts During the Crisis

During the recent violence and terror in Israel, residents of Federation’s partner city Yerucham have displayed kindness and generosity. With a spirit that “we are all in this together,” Yerucham’s businesses, bed and breakfasts and hotels welcomed nearly 500 people from the Gaza envelope, an area within four miles of the Gaza border. The community opened its hearts, provided free lodging and stood in solidarity and strength with the visitors, giving them a much-needed break from the rocket fire. You can also show your support for Yerucham by emailing [email protected]. Send words of strength and hope, write poems, upload pictures and more to help comfort our friends. Federation established the Miami-Yerucham Partnership in 2007 to build relationships and strengthen both communities. Partnership programs promote mutually supportive initiatives, connecting resources and expertise to achieve sustained spiritual, social, cultural and economic growth for the two cities.

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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