News From the Greater Miami Jewish Federation

This past Tuesday, on the second day of Chanukah, approximately 15 Miami-area mayors and Jewish community leaders condemned antisemitism and hate in all its forms at the Federation-organized Mayors' Press Conference Against Antisemitism.

While nearly all adults have experienced a traumatic event at some time in their lives, certain populations, like Holocaust Survivors, have gone through much greater difficulties that can affect the way they respond to crises.

Committed to the power of tikkun olam (repairing the world), Saul Schottenstein, z"l, demonstrated his devotion to the Jewish community by creating a lasting philanthropic legacy that has helped thousands of individuals and families in Miami facing food insufficiency.

Mishkan Miami: The Jewish Connection for Spiritual Support is seeking participants for the Refuat Ha-Nefesh Spiritual Care Program, a remarkable volunteer opportunity that brings comfort and spiritual solace to individuals in need.

In response to the escalating needs of displaced Ukrainians throughout Europe, The Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) has expanded its volunteer program to serve Jewish and non-Jewish refugees in Moldova, Spain and the Czech Republic.

Your Jewish community needs you! While many of us are preparing to ring in the New Year with joyous celebrations, individuals and families in our midst are struggling. Around the corner, the country and the globe, our Jewish brothers and sisters are experiencing historic challenges from a number of different angles.

The Board of Directors of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation met last month and discussed the rising tide of antisemitism and the efforts our Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) is undertaking — both locally and nationally — to combat this virulent form of hatred.

Miami-Dade’s Black & Jewish Art Collaboration uses art to spark meaningful dialogue.

Looking for a way to give back to your community? Join your Federation family throughout December for Season for Giving, a month-long event offering hands-on volunteer opportunities.

As we prepare to ring in 2023, please take a moment to consider the needs of our Jewish community. With rampant inflation in the US and around the world, the costs to provide vital services to vulnerable individuals have risen dramatically.

Earlier this week, members of Miami’s Jewish community celebrated the Ethiopian-Israeli holiday of Sigd with a special program presented at the Miami Beach Jewish Community Center by Federation’s community shaliach (emissary), Yehuda Michael.

Since the war in Ukraine began, the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC) has treated more than 20,000 refugees at its JDC NATAN medical clinic in Przemyśl, Poland, Ukraine’s busiest border crossing.

Last weekend, approximately 400 adults and children from Miami’s Jewish community volunteered with Federation’s Jewish Volunteer Center (JVC) for our 14th Annual Everything but the Turkey.

Earlier this week, members of Miami’s Jewish community celebrated the Ethiopian-Israeli holiday of Sigd with a special program presented at the Miami Beach Jewish Community Center by Federation’s community shaliach (emissary), Yehuda Michael.

Greater Miami Jewish Federation Women’s Philanthropy is thrilled to announce we are back in person on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 for the signature Women’s Event. The event will feature guest speaker Noa Tishby, Israeli-American performing artist, producer, author, activist and Israel’s first-ever Special Envoy for Combating Antisemitism and Delegitimization of Israel, who will share the importance of being a strong advocate for Israel.

The next session of the Young Lion of Judah Program, offered through Federation’s Jewish Volunteer Center (JVC) and the Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach, will run December 11-February 26 for students becoming B’nai Mitzvot before August 2023 and wishing to complete up to 10 hours of community service.

Thank you, Miami! Because of your overwhelming generosity, the Greater Miami Jewish Federation raised more than $878,000 on Give Miami Day.