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Bringing Israel to North America’s Jewish Summer Camps

Bringing Israel to North America’s Jewish Summer Camps

This summer, the three Federation-supported Miami Jewish community centers — Alper, Miami Beach and Michael-Ann Russell — are bringing Israel to Miami with Israeli shlichim (emissaries).
New Lions of Judah Gather for a Learning Session

New Lions of Judah Gather for a Learning Session

Nearly 20 new international Lions of Judah recently gathered for a learning session with Norma Kipnis Wilson at a private home in Golden Beach.
It’s Almost Time to Register for the March of the Living

It’s Almost Time to Register for the March of the Living

Mark your calendar: Registration for the 2019 Leo Martin March of the Living (LMMOL), an impactful six-month educational program for teens studying the Holocaust, opens on Monday, July 16, 2018.
Miami Children Attend Jewish Congregational Schools With Help From Federation

Miami Children Attend Jewish Congregational Schools With Help From Federation

Children in Miami are receiving supplemental Jewish education at 11 local congregational schools, thanks to your support of Federation’s Annual Campaign.
Miami Diller Teens Experience Israel

Miami Diller Teens Experience Israel

The Miami Diller Teens Fellows are exploring Israel and solidifying their bonds with their fellow Diller participants from Federation’s partnership city of Yerucham, as part of the Jewish Communities’ Mifgash (meeting).
Summer Fun Creates Community at Miami’s Two Moishe Houses

Summer Fun Creates Community at Miami’s Two Moishe Houses

There’s no summer slowdown at Miami’s two Moishe Houses in Aventura and Midtown.
Israel at 70 Mission Makes Donation to New Olim

Israel at 70 Mission Makes Donation to New Olim

Following April's Greater Miami Jewish Federation Israel at 70 Mission, participants donated toiletries, raincoats and other items to a group of Ethiopian-Israelis who recently made aliyah.
Arts and Culture Help the Negev Region Grow

Arts and Culture Help the Negev Region Grow

Federation is helping make Israel's Negev region a more fulfilling place to live for current and future residents.
Save the Date for these Federation Events

Save the Date for these Federation Events

It may only be July, but Federation is always ahead of the game. We’ve got you covered with can’t-miss fundraising and social events beginning on Wednesday, November 14 with The Women’s Event.
Miami’s Young Adults Benefit From Israel Experiences

Miami’s Young Adults Benefit From Israel Experiences

Your donation to the Greater Miami Jewish Federation's Annual Campaign helps teens and young adults from Miami visit Israel
Federation Donations at Work in Guatemala

Federation Donations at Work in Guatemala

Following the devastating eruption of Guatemala’s Fuego Volcano, the Greater Miami Jewish Federation set up an emergency relief fund to assist those affected by the disaster.
Leave a Legacy Gift Through The Foundation of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation

Leave a Legacy Gift Through The Foundation of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation

Have you thought about your philanthropic legacy? What are you doing today to ensure a strong Jewish future for tomorrow? Let The Foundation of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation help you create your Jewish legacy with easy and tax-smart options.
Local JCCs: Not Just For Your Kids!

Local JCCs: Not Just For Your Kids!

There is a lot to love at our local Jewish community centers! While the three Federation-supported JCCs — Alper, Miami Beach and Michael-Ann Russell — offer an incredible variety of children's, teen and family activities, they also touch the lives of older adults.
Scholarships Help Local Children Experience Jewish Sleepaway Camp

Scholarships Help Local Children Experience Jewish Sleepaway Camp

This summer, 180 Miami-area children will attend more than 50 Jewish sleepaway camps--representing a variety of religious streams--thanks to nearly $122,000 in scholarships distributed by the Greater Miami Jewish Federation.
Get Financial Help Through the Hebrew Free Loan Association

Get Financial Help Through the Hebrew Free Loan Association

The Hebrew Free Loan Association of South Florida (HFLA), a Federation subsidiary, wants to help you! Do you need financial assistance with caring for an elderly parent? What about unexpected home repairs or medical expenses?
New Lions of Judah Gather For Learning Experience

New Lions of Judah Gather For Learning Experience

About 50 women came together last week to celebrate becoming a new Lion of Judah during April’s Israel at 70 Miami Mission. Hosted by Mojdeh Khagan Danial, the community learning experience took place at her home.
Budapest’s Judapest’s Brings 10,000 Jews Together

Budapest’s Judapest’s Brings 10,000 Jews Together

Nearly 10,000 Hungarian Jews, across all religious denominations, celebrated Jewish life and learning earlier this month at Budapest's Judafest. Judafest included numerous booths offering traditional Jewish foods, handmade crafts and information on the many religious and community initiatives in the area.
Israelis With Disabilities Find Help at Beit Issie Shapiro

Israelis With Disabilities Find Help at Beit Issie Shapiro

Your Federation donation helps support Israelis living with disabilities through Beit Issie Shapiro (BIS). The nonprofit develops and provides cutting-edge therapies and social services for anyone affected by a disability.
A Donation to Federation is a Donation to Your Community

A Donation to Federation is a Donation to Your Community

A donation to Federation is a donation to your Jewish community. In addition to creating and developing a strong and supportive Jewish community, Federation’s longstanding financial reliability helps many agencies secure crucial loan guarantees, which they may not otherwise receive.
Miami College Students Take Advantage of Onward Israel

Miami College Students Take Advantage of Onward Israel

Through Onward Israel, the Greater Miami Jewish Federation is providing 24 Miami-Dade-area college students with an immersive eight-week internship in Tel Aviv.
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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