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South Dade Survey: Help the Community Help You

South Dade Survey: Help the Community Help You

If you live in South Dade, Federation and the Alper Jewish Community Center want to hear from you!
Ministering to the Elderly Explores How to Grow Through the Aging Process

Ministering to the Elderly Explores How to Grow Through the Aging Process

Explore how to learn and grow through the aging process at the 25th Annual Ministering to the Elderly Conference on Monday, June 7 at 9 a.m.-12:45 p.m.
Set for Success: Federation’s Partner Agency Helps Israeli Youth Prepare for Army Service

Set for Success: Federation’s Partner Agency Helps Israeli Youth Prepare for Army Service

Despite the pandemic, Federation’s overseas partner The Jewish Agency for Israel has continued to operate its mechinot (pre-army) programs, preparing hundreds of young Israelis for successful service in the Israel Defense Forces and a rewarding career path thereafter.

Annual Meeting Will Honor Our Community Leaders

Federation’s holy work is made possible by the generosity and commitment of our volunteer leaders.

Federation Food Distribution Drive-Thru Helps Record Number of People

The line of cars extended for 12 blocks at the Greater Miami Jewish Federation’s most recent Kosher Food Distribution Drive-Thru.

Come Together at the 36th Annual Judicial Reception This Wednesday

Miami’s legal community will come together virtually for the Federation Attorneys' Division 36th Annual Judicial Reception this Wednesday, May 5 at 5:30 p.m.

Be Part of the Jewish Community’s Response to Help Provide Emergency Resources to Combat the Dramatic and Devastating Wave of COVID-19

The line of cars extended for 12 blocks at the Greater Miami Jewish Federation’s most recent Kosher Food Distribution Drive-Thru.
Connect Incoming College Freshman With Hillel

Connect Incoming College Freshman With Hillel

Calling all incoming freshmen: Does the campus Hillel know you are coming?
Youth Futures Program Makes a Difference for At-risk Children

Youth Futures Program Makes a Difference for At-risk Children

Federation’s overseas partner The Jewish Agency for Israel is supporting at-risk children through its Youth Futures program.
Join the Attorneys’ Division to Honor Three Outstanding Members of the Legal Profession

Join the Attorneys’ Division to Honor Three Outstanding Members of the Legal Profession

The Greater Miami Jewish Federation Attorneys’ Division will honor three members of the legal community on Wednesday, May 5 at 5:30 p.m. at the 36th Annual Judicial Reception.
Jewish and African American Teens Engage in Virtual Advocacy

Jewish and African American Teens Engage in Virtual Advocacy

The second year of Teens Advocating Together, a partnership between Federation’s Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) and the Miami-Dade Branch of the NAACP, concluded in March with two days of virtual advocacy meetings with elected officials in Tallahassee.
Scholarship Program Helps Jewish College Students

Scholarship Program Helps Jewish College Students

Federation grants can make college more affordable. Are you or someone you know a Jewish college student pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree?
Volunteers at Kosher Food Distributions Make a Difference in the Community

Volunteers at Kosher Food Distributions Make a Difference in the Community

“We’re helping parents and families who are dealing with COVID. It’s satisfying to give back to the community.” These are the words of Jacobo Fux, a graduate student at the University of Miami, who volunteered at Federation’s Kosher Food Distribution Drive-Thru last Thursday, April 8.
Understanding Severe Autism

Understanding Severe Autism

What is it like to live with severe autism? What does it mean to care for those individuals who need help with daily living?
Join Miami’s Legal Community at the Judicial Reception

Join Miami’s Legal Community at the Judicial Reception

Join Miami’s legal community at the Greater Miami Jewish Federation Attorneys’ Division 36th Annual Judicial Reception on Wednesday, May 5 at 5:30 p.m.
Person-Centered Trauma-Informed Care

Person-Centered Trauma-Informed Care

Older adults, especially those who have experienced trauma, need extra support as they age and Federation is working to educate interested individuals in the growing practice of Person-Centered Trauma-Informed Care (PCTI).
Families in Yerucham Receive Food Packages For Passover

Families in Yerucham Receive Food Packages For Passover

Your donation to the Annual Federation/UJA Campaign helped provide Passover foods packages to 350 families facing food insecurity in our partnership city of Yerucham, Israel.
Statement on Iranian Attacks on Israel

Statement on Iranian Attacks on Israel

Jewish Federations condemn Iran's attacks against Israel—the first by a sovereign nation since Saddam Hussein launched scud missiles at Israel in 1991—in the strongest possible terms.

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The 86th Annual Meeting

The 86th Annual Meeting

Join your Jewish community on Thursday, May 30 for the 86th Annual Meeting of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation at 5:30 p.m. to recognize Federation Chair of the Board Ariel Bentata for his leadership, dedication and concern for the welfare of the Jewish people.

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Ministering to the Elderly Conference

Ministering to the Elderly Conference

What is trauma? Is it environmental? Is it genetic? Or is it both? These questions — and more — will be explored at the 28th Annual Ministering to the Elderly Conference, “Transforming Intergenerational Trauma Into Healing,” on Thursday, May 9.

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JVC Launches Shabbat Friends

JVC Launches Shabbat Friends

Spread the joy of Shabbat by joining Shabbat Friends, a new initiative created by Federation’s Jewish Volunteer Center (JVC).

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