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Apr 18, 2023

Pre-Mission to Poland Arrives in Israel

Prior to the start of the Israel 75 Miami Mega Mission, nearly 200 Miamians traveled to Poland to explore life before, during and after World War II and to bear witness to the atrocities of the Holocaust. The Pre-Mission began in Krakow with a tour of the Jewish Quarter, a visit to historic sites and synagogues, a chance to hear from Holocaust Survivors and the commemoration of Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day. On this emotional day of observance, participants visited Auschwitz to learn about the concentration camp and its history and then joined in the 35th March of the Living with 10,000 other participants from 50 countries. Holocaust Survivor David Schaecter (in the center of the photo above) traveled from Miami to be with the group and shared firsthand accounts of his time in the camps, urging the group to continue speaking speaking out about the Shoah. The Pre-Mission also included tours of the Birkenau and Majdanek death camps and visits to the Galicia Museum, historic Warsaw Cemetery and famous Yeshiva D’Chachmei Lublin. Participants joined in a moving closing ceremony there to reflect on this harrowing time in our history before leaving for Israel to celebrate its 75th anniversary.

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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