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May 21, 2025

A Young Donor Creates a Lasting Jewish Legacy

It’s natural to assume that creating an endowment for the Jewish community is an act of generosity only accessible to older, more established individuals. But at 33 years old, Pearleen Lederman is demonstrating the alternative with her commitment to The Foundation of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation. “Giving is in my DNA and is one of my core values,” said Lederman, incoming Co-Chair of Federation’s Young Leadership Division and a new member of The Foundation’s Heritage Society. “I learned this from my grandparents and my parents.” Through The Foundation’s Legacy Match Life Insurance Program, Lederman is able to easily leverage her gift through life insurance, especially with The Foundation paying 50 percent of the annual premium. May is Leave a Legacy Month and a great time to consider making your own impact through legacy giving. Click here to read an interview with Lederman. For more information, contact Scott Kaplan at [email protected] or 786.866.8623.

Miami Birthright Cohort Explores Israel

Miami Birthright Cohort Explores Israel

The group of 28 will visit Federation partner city Yerucham for an introduction to the Miami-Yerucham Partnership and Pardes Hana to meet local members of Ethiopian-Israeli community.

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Helping Israeli Students Get Back on Track

Helping Israeli Students Get Back on Track

With many northern Israel students falling behind in their studies due to the stress of ongoing rockets attacks, a Federation-supported program has enabled them to complete the school year.

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Haitian Heritage Month

Haitian Heritage Month

In honor of May’s Haitian Heritage Month, Federation’s Jewish Community Relations Council came together with our Haitian partners during Miami’s 10 Days of Connection.

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Be Part of the Hurricane Response Team

Be Part of the Hurricane Response Team

Federation’s Jewish Volunteer Center (JVC) is seeking volunteers for the 2026 JVC Emergency Response Team (JVERT) to help others in our community in the event of a weather emergency.

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