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Elise Scheck Bonwitt

Elise is an attorney, certified mediator, business owner, consultant and coach. Currently, she is a principal at Scheck Group, a family office and the co-founder of Amenta, where she supports artisans throughout Latin America by selling their products online. In addition, she is the co-founder of Simpact, an organization committed to increasing performance of social sector businesses.

Elise has been actively involved in several non-profit groups and has given her time and energy to numerous boards and committees throughout Miami. She is a partner with Social Venture Partners and a Board Member of National Women’s Philanthropy and Overtown Youth Center. She serves as a mentor for Women of Tomorrow, where she works with 30 girls at a local school. She is also involved with the Greater Miami Jewish Federation and is currently a Vice Chair of the Board. She has held a variety of Federation leadership roles including President of Women’s Philanthropy and Chair of the Women’s Impact Initiative.

Elise graduated from the University of Miami School of Law and Columbia University and completed the Executive Program in Social Impact Strategy at the University of Pennsylvania. She enjoys spinning, running, reading, mahjong and participating in volunteer opportunities with her family. She lives in Miami with her husband, Gil, and they are the proud parents of five children. For more information, visit www.getmorewithless.com.

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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