News From the Greater Miami Jewish Federation

“Our work doesn’t stop when the plane touches down,” tweeted Federation overseas partner The Jewish Agency for Israel. “We were thrilled to open the Kalanit Absorption Center in Ashkelon … to welcome immigrants with open arms and the support they need to successfully transition to life in Israel.”

Attention, Miami Beach residents! Your ballots this November will include an item — Referendum 2 — which, if passed, would provide essential funds for the Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach and many other cherished arts and culture institutions in the City.

October is National Dyslexia Awareness Month and Federation’s Miami Jewish Abilities Alliance (JAA) has created a resource page for people with dyslexia and related reading differences.

Gift of Israel, a Federation Israel Program Savings Plan, allows you to invest in your child’s future Israel experience and receive matching funds from the Greater Miami Jewish Federation and participating synagogues.

As Southwest Florida begins the long road to recovery in the wake of Hurricane Ian, the Greater Miami Jewish Federation is working closely with our partners on the ground and other Florida federations to support those impacted by the catastrophic storm.

Meet Miami’s new Shinshinyot (young emmissaries) Ronny Yogev and Alma Zehavi, recently arrived from Israel and eager to impart their knowledge of Israel and Judaic tradition to Miami’s Jewish community.

Be part of the Jewish community's response to help victims of Hurricane Ian. The Greater Miami Jewish Federation has established an Emergency Relief Fund to assist people impacted by Hurricane Ian.

IsraelNow, an immersive travel experience acquainting eighth graders with Israel, is accepting applications through October 13 for its second cohort, March 20-29, 2023, during Miami-Dade County Spring Break.

Greater Miami Jewish Federation subsidiary Base Miami has been chosen as the pilot partner for Embark, a project of The Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) created in response to the growing number of interfaith marriages.

In light of rising antisemitism and extremism in Florida, the Greater Miami Jewish Federation and the national Community Security Service (CSS) have announced a partnership enabling Jewish congregations in Miami-Dade County to play a more active role in their security through organized volunteer-driven programs and training opportunities.

Repair the World – Miami (RTW), an organization committed to social justice through community service and learning, will kick off a new year of activities with a Meet the Fellows Shabbat dinner this evening, September 23 at 7 p.m., at Naomi’s Garden in Miami.

Israeli nonprofit Reboot Startup Nation is helping immigrants and refugees displaced by the war in Ukraine secure hi-tech jobs in Israel through a partnership with The Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA).

Summer 2022 was a season of awards and recognition for three Federation agencies that receive yearly allocations from the Annual Greater Miami Jewish Federation/UJA Campaign.

Thanks to the vision of philanthropist Saul Schottenstein, of blessed memory, clients of Jewish Community Services Kosher Food Bank will welcome 5783 with joy, dignity and a few special touches.

"The first thing they do when they arrive is start telling us what they've gone through, everything that's happened, and [we] … let them process. Then, we comfort them, tell them that they're safe here, everything's all right."

Federation’s Mishkan Miami is accepting applications for Refuat Ha-Nefesh, a unique Jewish spiritual care volunteer training program. Jewish community members ages 21 and older are invited to apply for this rewarding experience helping older adults in need of support or companionship.

The High Holiday Welcome Program, a partnership between the Greater Miami Jewish Federation, the Rabbinical Association of Greater Miami and numerous Miami-Dade County synagogues ends this Sunday, September 18.

This past Wednesday, Israel welcomed 209 Ethiopians fulfilling a lifelong dream of aliyah and reuniting with family members already in Israel. Some have been waiting anxiously for decades to see their loved ones.