Community Security

James Somohano
James Somohano has served in the Miami-Dade law enforcement community for over 36 years, including command-level and policy-making level positions. He is currently Federation’s Director of Community Security, responsible for the safety and security readiness of synagogues and temples, Jewish day schools and Jewish community centers across Miami-Dade County. James provides critical life-saving training to these entities and also serves as the principle liaison to both local and federal law enforcement.

3rd Annual Together Against Antisemitism Press Conference

3rd Annual Together Against Antisemitism Press Conference

Dozens of community leaders came together yesterday for the 3rd Annual Standing Strong Together Against Antisemitism Press Conference, hosted by the Greater Miami Jewish Federation Jewish Community Relations Council.

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Donate Now to Federation’s Annual Campaign

Donate Now to Federation’s Annual Campaign

These are trying times for the Jewish people and your donation by December 31 will enable us to amplify our efforts to sustain Jewish life in Miami, in Israel and in 70 other countries worldwide.

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The Friendship Circle Expands Footprint

The Friendship Circle Expands Footprint

More than 1,000 members of the community, including many elected officials, attended the opening ceremony on the new 20,000-square-foot campus, now home to both the Friendship Circle and Chabad Center of Kendall/Pinecrest.

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Forum Canines Protecting Israeli Women

Forum Canines Protecting Israeli Women

Dedicated to combating violence against women, the Michael Sela Foundation responded to the 65 percent rise in incidents since the war began by providing guard dogs to survivors of domestic violence.

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