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As a public act of solidarity, with the over 200 hostages abducted by Hamas during its attack on Israel on October 7, the Jewish Federations of North America and 165 partner organizations launched the Blue Ribbons for Israel campaign, asking people across the world to wear their support for these innocent victims on their shirts and display their support on their social media platforms.

Send a powerful message of solidarity by wearing your ribbon.

Wearing a ribbon publicly unites you with people of all religions, races, nationalities, ethnicities, ages and generations, and demonstrates for the people of Israel that they are not alone and that good people across the globe are with them and their families during this dark time.

Click below to order your Blue Ribbons for Israel and to learn how to make your own.

CLICK HERE FOR RIBBONS AND MORE INFORMATION

November 12-14 at The Betsy Hotel, South Beach

All events are free and open to the public

The Jewish American & Holocaust Literature Symposium includes salons, readings and cultural celebrations. See below for a listing of programs.

The Community Post Is Sending Twice a Week to Further Support Your Efforts

As Israel continues to defend itself in the face of Hamas’ deadly attacks, Miami’s Jewish community is organizing numerous pro-Israel programs and events, as well as other responses to increased acts of antisemitism. To assist your organization in promoting your efforts – and to reach thousands of readers – the Greater Miami Jewish Federation’s Community Post online bulletin is doubling its eblasts to twice a week - Wednesdays and Sundays - for the foreseeable future.

To post your Israel-supportive activities in The Community Post, click the "Add a Post" button on the masthead at the top of this page or on The Community Post homepage.

If you need assistance in posting to The Community Post, please contact Lauren Gold at lgold@gmjf.org or 786.866.8407.

Am Yisrael Chai!

Friday, October 20, 9:30 AM

Join the community for the mitzvah of challah, songs and prayers for Israel's safety.

Proceeds will be sent to villages in Israel which were attacked by terrorists, and for activities for children whose parents are in the IDF.

Beit David Highland Lakes Shul, 2600 NE 209th St, Miami

CLICK HERE TO RSVP

Urge Elected Leaders to Stand With Israel

Fifty years after the Yom Kippur War, Israel once again faces significant peril. Now is the time to reach out to your elected officials at the federal, state and local levels and share your deep and unwavering support of Israel.

Urge them to speak out and make a clear and unequivocal statement that they stand for Israel and its right to defend itself.

Click below to complete an easy form that will help you connect with your representatives. Alternatively, if your representatives are among the members of Congress who have already spoken up about Israel, send them a note of gratitude.

CLICK HERE TO CONTACT YOUR REPRESENTATIVES

October 9, 2023 23 Tishrei, 5784

For Zion's sake I will not hold my peace, and for Jerusalem's sake I will not rest (Isaiah 62:1)

As rabbis representing Miami’s faith community, we watch with horror and shock the brutal, unprovoked, and heartless murders and abductions of hundreds of fellow Jews in the State of Israel. Fifty years to the day of the Yom Kippur War, we again defend our very right to live, to exist. Many of us have friends and family directly impacted by these horrific attacks. We stand hand in hand, heart in heart, with our fellow Jews. We share their pain today and lift our voices in solidarity and prayer.

There is no explanation that justifies such acts of wanton cruelty against innocent civilians- women, children, older adults, and even people simply attending a music festival in the desert. To celebrate the cold-blooded murder of innocents is despicable and reprehensible. The actions of Hamas and their Iranian supporters represent the depths of evil and barbarity.

Just as the United States would need to respond to such barbaric attacks unequivocally, we know that the State of Israel will need to respond decisively. We support the State of Israel to do what it must to defend its citizenry. We call on all those of good faith to call out evil, and to join in solidarity with the State of Israel.

During these dark days, we know we shall prevail. Never Again.

Rabbi Mario Rojzman, President

Rabbi Frederick L. Klein, Executive Vice President

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD A PDF OF THIS LETTER

Students Can Write Letters of Support to Israeli Schoolchildren

World Mizrahi Schools Department and Amit Schools have organized the Letters for Israel Initiative through which students here can email letters and pictures that will be distributed to schoolchildren on the front lines in the south of Israel.

Email or letters and pictures to lettersforisrael@mizrachi.org

OR

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE AND MAIL LETTERS

In light of the ongoing situation in Israel, the Israeli Ministry of Health is building a list of medical personnel from abroad to volunteer in Israel should the need arise. In the event of further strains on the health system, as well as in preparation for future natural or man-made disasters, the Ministry invites friends of Israel to add their names to our growing community of medical personnel who stand with Israel.

Sign up for the opportunity to receive CME credits in the future, train with Israeli teams and connect with friends of Israel in your area.

Doctors, nurses and paramedics licensed abroad can join Medical Volunteers for Israel using the Ministry of Health’s online form below, to ensure pre-clearance of medical licenses.

CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP

Wednesday, October 11, 7 PM

Hosted by Tel Aviv University and Aventura Turnberry Jewish Center

With the participation of Marian de la Fuente, journalist; Maria Teresa Romero, international analyst; Joseph Hage, Middle East expert analyst; and Juan Dircie, Director of Tel Aviv University for Latin America, Span and Portugal.

Location: Aventura Turnberry Jewish Center, 20400 NE 30th Avenue, Aventura.

CLICK HERE TO CONFIRM YOUR ATTENDANCE*

*For security purposes

Israel is at war. Please donate to assist victims of terror and their families.

Greater Miami Jewish Federation has established an Israel Emergency Fund to respond to the unprecedented need for cash to assist victims of terror and their families during this difficult and dangerous time in our beloved Jewish homeland.

Please donate now and stand in solidarity to support the people of Israel.

As always, Federation will absorb all administrative costs so that 100 percent of funds collected will go directly to those impacted by the war.

CLICK HERE TO DONATE TO THE ISRAEL EMERGENCY FUND

You can also donate by check. Please include the notation “Israel Emergency Fund” and mail your check to:

Greater Miami Jewish Federation, 4200 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, FL 33137

For assistance, you may also call 305.576.4000.