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.

The Main Event Was a Huge Success

The Main Event Was a Huge Success

Jewish Miami was loud and proud at The Main Event last Sunday, where Federation debuted our new Jewish Miami Proud video to a record-breaking crowd of 1,700 people.

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Federation Is Caring for the Hostages

Federation Is Caring for the Hostages

As our beloved hostages return home, Federation is committed to supporting their recovery and reintegration into Israeli society.

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Super Sunday and Good Deeds Day

Super Sunday and Good Deeds Day

Hundreds of volunteers of all ages will come together at Federation on Sunday, February 23, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., for our largest annual phonathon, making calls to raise vital dollars for the 2025 Federation Campaign.

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IEF Allocations Prioritize 10/7 Recovery

IEF Allocations Prioritize 10/7 Recovery

Last week’s IEF allocations of almost $370,000, from the $30 million funds raised in Miami, went to nine diverse Israeli nonprofits addressing the country’s post-October 7 needs.

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