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Feb 27, 2024

Yerucham Soldier Falls in Battle

Our Greater Miami Jewish Federation family mourns the loss of Captain Itai Seif, z”l, a 24-year-old platoon commander in the Givati Brigade from our partnership city of Yerucham, who fell in combat in Northern Gaza. The funeral was held earlier this week in Yerucham, where the typically quiet roads were backed up with traffic as Itai's neighbors, friends, teachers and fellow soldiers headed to the Yerucham military cemetery to pay their final respects. Even children from the local matnas (community center) lined the streets waving flags for their local hero. When Itai was in high school in Yerucham, he was part of the Yerucham Robotics team, the Y-Team, serving as captain for two years. His teammates shared that he led with determination and professionalism and was always pleasant and cheerful. Our Yerucham Partnership committee members and professionals attended the funeral, as did Ofer Lichtig, Miami's Israel-based professional, who carried with them condolences from our Miami community. May Itai’s memory be a blessing and his family be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.

Jewish Federations Respond to the Hostage Release and Ceasefire Agreement

Jewish Federations Respond to the Hostage Release and Ceasefire Agreement

On Wednesday, January 15, the Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) released a statement regarding the news of a hostage release and ceasefire agreement. Read the complete JFNA statement here.

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Plan to Attend YLD’s Annual Masquerade Ball

Plan to Attend YLD’s Annual Masquerade Ball

Chaired by Isaac and Eliana Mizrahi, the Saturday March 1 event will bring together Jewish Miami’s next gen leaders.

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Championing Marginalized Women in Israel

Championing Marginalized Women in Israel

This year’s Women’s Amutot Initiative grant recipients received more than $350,000, reflecting Federation’s unwavering commitment to champion marginalized female populations across Israel.

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Miami-Yerucham Partnership Grants

Miami-Yerucham Partnership Grants

Do you have an idea for a meaningful Miami-Yerucham Partnership project that will bring members of the two communities together? Proposals are now being accepted for the 2025-2026 grant year.

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