It's Happening In Miami

Sunday, May 5, 10 AM-Noon & Thursday, May 9, 6:30-7:30 PM

Meet the director, tour the facilities, learn about the curriculum including SHEVA (Jewish values-based learning approach). Miami Beach JCC, 4221 Pine Tree Drive, Miami Beach

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The Greater Miami Jewish Federation and its Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) stand in solidarity with Jewish college students across the country.

Jewish college students are being targeted on campus simply because they are Jewish or because they believe that Israel has the right to exist as a homeland for the Jewish people.

We are grateful that our students here in Florida are not subject to the same magnitude of antisemitism as others elsewhere, although let us be clear: No amount of antisemitism is acceptable.

We agree with the recommendations of our partners at Hillel International, who have called upon university presidents to take four critical steps toward protecting Jewish students.

CLICK HERE TO READ HILLEL'S CALL TO ACTION FOR COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY PRESIDENTS

Monday, May 20, 6-8 PM

DLA Piper’s Jewish Resource Group and Nelson Mullins present a panel discussion addressing the pressing issue of antisemitism in our society. Panelists Judge Roy K Altman of the US District Court for the Southern District of Florida and Jon A. Sale, former First Assistant US Attorney of the Southern District of Florida, will discuss the manifestations and impacts of antisemitism, shedding light on its historical context, including the events of the Holocaust, and contemporary relevance.

The discussion, moderated by DLA Piper Associate Tal Aburos, will aim to deepen understanding, raise awareness, and foster solidarity in combating this form of discrimination.

DLA Piper, 200 South Biscayne Boulevard, Miami

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Thursday, May 16, 7 PM

The Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach presents the dramatic story of the MS St. Louis, the ship that attempted to bring Jews fleeing Nazi Germany to Miami Beach. Dr. Diane Afoumado, Chief of the Holocaust Survivors and Victims Resource Center, United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, will share archival documents, photos and artifacts that examine the incident in the larger context of the refugee crisis of the late 1930s.

Miami Beach JCC, 4221 Pine Tree Drive, Miami Beach

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Thursday, May 30, 5:30 PM

Join the Greater Miami Jewish Federation and your Jewish community as we install our 2024-2025 Board of Directors, Trustees, Leadership Council and Council of Jewish Organizations, including incoming Chair of the Board Lily Serviansky and incoming General Campaign Chair Mojdeh Khaghan Danial. Outgoing Board Chair Ariel Bentata also will be thanked for his longstanding commitment to the Jewish people. The event is chaired by Debbie and David Mendal.

Awards will be presented to six outstanding leaders: Gisela and Daniel Ades and Jessica Katz will receive the Stanley C. Myers Presidents’ Leadership Award; Dana Yemin Schrager will be presented with the Robert Russell Fellowship Award; and Ali Mendoza and Brian Riemer will accept the Sandra C. Goldstein Young Leadership Award.

Jungle Island, 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail, Miami

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Applications accepted through October 1, 2024

Maccabi USA and Maccabi Media are proud to present a career-development program offering a unique international experience for aspiring sports media professionals who are Jewish. College undergraduates and graduates, 18-25, are eligible. Following a comprehensive application process, a team of students will be selected to cover the 2025 Maccabiah (M25) in Israel, from July 1-22, 2025.

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Sunday, May 5 at 6 PM, Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach

Join us as we come together at this difficult time for Israel and the Jewish people to remember the lessons of the Holocaust, memorialize the 6 million Jewish men, women and children who were murdered and honor the Survivors.

To volunteer on Monday, May 6, 10 AM-4 PM to read names of those who were murdered in the Holocaust, contact the Holocaust Memorial at info@HolocaustMemorialMiamiBeach.org or 305.538.1663.

Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach, 1933-1945 Meridian Avenue

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Sunday, April 21, 1pm on Zoom

A unique virtual event exploring undergraduate opportunities in Israel, tailor-made for American Jewish students seeking a blend of academic excellence, Jewish immersion and safety. This enlightening online session will host a panel discussion with distinguished representatives from Israel's top universities.

• Learn how Israel’s world-renowned universities provide not just top-tier education but also a secure backdrop amidst growing concerns over antisemitism and campus safety, allowing students to focus on their studies and personal growth.

• Delve into the variety of academic programs as presented by university representatives.

• Get immediate answers to your questions, directly from the experts.

Link provided upon RSVP

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Sunday, May 12, 12:50 pm on Facebook Livestream

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While Yom HaZikaron is always a challenging day for Israel and the global Jewish community, this year holds even greater significance. The massacre on October 7 and the ongoing war have left our nation grieving and in shock. The theme for this year's ceremony is We Are One, reflecting our shared sense of loss and the resilience to rebuild while holding onto hope.

Join hundreds of thousands of others around the globe to honor Israel's Fallen Soldiers and Victims of Terrorism. It's a time for Jewish communities worldwide to come together in remembrance and grief for those who are no longer with us. In their passing, they inspire us to embrace life and uphold their legacies.

This Passover, Federation beneficiary Yodeah is encouraging everyone to add a test tube to their Seder plate to celebrate the scientific advances that help free us from the plagues of our time. Working to educate the Jewish community about hereditary genetic cancer mutations, such as those found with the BRCA gene, Yodeah’s suggestion of including a test tube reminds us that a simple saliva test is all that’s needed to learn if someone is BRCA-positive. The test tube also represents the power of knowledge, which enables people to take action based on facts.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE YODEAH HAGGADAH INSERT & ORDER TEST TUBES