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A Statement on the Tragic Broward County School Massacre

A Statement on the Tragic Broward County School Massacre

On behalf of the Officers, Board of Directors, and staff of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation, we offer our deepest condolences to the families of the 17 students and staff senselessly and horrifically slaughtered Wednesday, February 14 at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School and to the entire school community of classmates, faculty and staff. Donate to the Broward Trauma and Mental Health Fund.
Volunteer with Your Community on Super Sunday

Volunteer with Your Community on Super Sunday

Volunteer with members of your community on Sunday, March 11 at Super Sunday, the Greater Miami Jewish Federation’s largest annual phonathon.
Volunteer with Your Community on Super Sunday

Volunteer with Your Community on Super Sunday

Super Sunday and Good Deeds Day is this Sunday! Will you be there? Join your community to help the Greater Miami Jewish Federation raise critical funds for the Annual Campaign during Federation’s annual phonathon.
JCRC Strategic Partner in Implementing Jewish American History Week

JCRC Strategic Partner in Implementing Jewish American History Week

This week, February 12-16, has been declared Jewish American History Week in Florida. Sponsored by State Senator Daphne Campbell (D), the resolution pays tribute to the unique cultures, customs and dynamic heritage of Jewish Americans.
Federation's Annual Campaign Helps At-Risk Families in Israel

Federation's Annual Campaign Helps At-Risk Families in Israel

Families First, an innovative poverty-intervention program run by Federation overseas partner, the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC), pairs struggling parents with social workers and mentors who can help them chart a path toward financial independence.
Volunteer with Your Community on Super Sunday

Volunteer with Your Community on Super Sunday

Volunteer with members of your community on Sunday, March 11 at Super Sunday, Federation’s largest annual phonathon. Plus, join in the fun of Good Deeds Day by participating in a variety of hands-on volunteer projects.
Volunteer with Your Community on Super Sunday

Volunteer with Your Community on Super Sunday

Super Sunday and Good Deeds Day are less than two weeks away! Don’t miss the opportunity to join members of your community on Sunday, March 11 at the Greater Miami Jewish Federation’s largest annual phonathon.
Don’t Miss The Main Event

Don’t Miss The Main Event

It’s almost time for the Greater Miami Jewish Federation’s Main Event! Don’t miss your chance to celebrate Israel’s 70th birthday on Monday, February 12 at 5:30 p.m. at the Hilton Miami Downtown.
Federation Helps Local Jews With Disabilities Connect Through The Friendship Circle

Federation Helps Local Jews With Disabilities Connect Through The Friendship Circle

To support people with disabilities and offer them inclusive Jewish experiences, Federation funds the Friendship Circle of Miami, and Miami Beach & North Dade.
Moishe House Aventura Welcomes New Residents

Moishe House Aventura Welcomes New Residents

Moishe House Aventura has re-opened with three new residents: Sara, Josh and Vicky. Thanks to the generous long-term support of Federation and the Emanuel J. Friedman Philanthropies, Moishe House continues to thrive as a critical hub of Jewish life for young adults in Miami with locations in Midtown and Aventura.
Creating Young Jewish Leaders Around the World

Creating Young Jewish Leaders Around the World

Your donations to Federation’s Annual Campaign is helping shape the future of Europe’s Jewish community. Through Minyanim, a collaborative educational program exploring the meaning of Jewish identity, community and leadership, young Jews from different countries come together for powerful and inspirational learning sessions.
Celebrate Israel at The Main Event

Celebrate Israel at The Main Event

Join your community to celebrate Israel’s 70th birthday at the Greater Miami Jewish Federation Main Event on Monday, February 12 at 5:30 p.m. at the Hilton Miami Downtown.
Federation Adopts Diversity and Inclusion Statement

Federation Adopts Diversity and Inclusion Statement

Federation's Board of Directors recently approved a Diversity and Inclusion Statement to make an affirmative expression of its commitment to an inclusive and diverse community, one in which all are welcome.
Israel’s Largest-Ever Housing Project for Senior Citizens Breaks Ground

Israel’s Largest-Ever Housing Project for Senior Citizens Breaks Ground

Holocaust survivors, immigrants and elderly individuals eligible for housing assistance in Israel will soon have a new place to call home. Your donations to the Annual Federation Campaign help support this effort.
Jewish Families in Need Receive a “Helping Hand” With the Cost of Kosher Food

Jewish Families in Need Receive a “Helping Hand” With the Cost of Kosher Food

Your donations to the Annual Federation Campaign help subsidize the cost of kosher food for families struggling financially in Miami. The Helping Hands Food Ko-Op, a Federation partner agency, operates as an online grocery store and sells perishable kosher food products at deeply discounted prices.
Celebrate Israel at The Main Event

Celebrate Israel at The Main Event

Join the Greater Miami Jewish Federation to celebrate Israel and its 70th birthday at The Main Event on Monday, February 12 at 5:30 p.m. at the Hilton Miami Downtown.
Celebrate Israel at The Main Event

Celebrate Israel at The Main Event

Join the Greater Miami Jewish Federation to celebrate Israel and its 70th birthday at The Main Event on Monday, February 12 at 5:30 p.m. at the Hilton Miami Downtown.
Federation Announces Diversity and Inclusion Statement

Federation Announces Diversity and Inclusion Statement

Federation is proud to announce that the Board of Directors recently passed a Diversity and Inclusion Statement. The 2014 Federation Demographic Study revealed that Miami-Dade County is one of the most diverse Jewish communties in the United States.
Hungary’s Jewish Community: Revitalized Through Your Support

Hungary’s Jewish Community: Revitalized Through Your Support

Your support of the Annual Federation/UJA Campaign is helping revitalize and strengthen Hungary’s Jewish community. Through its Mozaik Hub, our overseas partner, the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee, offers support to emerging grassroots initiatives working to advance Jewish life in that former Soviet Union country.
Israel at 70 Mission: Less Than Three Months Away!

Israel at 70 Mission: Less Than Three Months Away!

In less than three months, more than 800 members of our community will travel to Israel for a transformative journey on Federation’s Israel at 70 Mission.
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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