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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.

Federation Leaders Explore Jewish Life in Paris

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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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