Jewish Miami

Please join us for the North Dade Business Network Breakfast on February 28. You will have the opportunity to network with other professionals as well as hear from Dr. Arthur Agatston, world-renowned cardiologist and author of The South Beach Diet. https://buff.ly/2TQIZJg pic.twitter.com/Zb8ZtuGm5K

The Women’s Amutot Initiative awarded the Center for Women’s Justice in Jerusalem more than $20,000 to promote social justice for women. The Center assists women in obtaining legal divorces (gets) and offers pre-marital counseling, legal education for attorneys & public outreach.pic.twitter.com/L7beUFrdx4

As extreme cold weather is sweeping across Europe, the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC) has provided winter aid to nearly 10,000 Jews, including homebound elderly, across the former Soviet Union and Eastern Europe.pic.twitter.com/tFhd8xR33r

Ambassador @NikkiHaley was honored at the Greater Miami Jewish Federation Main Event with Federation’s 2019 Friend of #Israel Humanitarian Award. Chair of the Board Jeffrey Scheck and President and CEO Jacob Solomon presented the award in front of more than 1,300 attendees.pic.twitter.com/HLPHs14Z3M

Federation received a $200,000 grant from The Jewish Federations of North America to care for Holocaust survivors. In addition, Federation committed $100,000 from the Annual Federation/UJA Campaign to help aging survivors with physical and emotional needs. https://buff.ly/2DnU3qx pic.twitter.com/MPEH25QNM4

That’s a wrap on the 2019 Miami Jewish Film Festival (MJFF). More than 30,000 film lovers attended over 80 film premieres from 25 countries, including 12 world premieres, 7 official Oscar entries and 25 films directed by women.pic.twitter.com/d7ZwwMvrrK

On January 29, Governor DeSantis and the Florida Cabinet added Airbnb to Florida’s “Scrutinized Companies that Boycott Israel” list, which prohibits state investment in such companies. Read more: https://buff.ly/2DnTRaN  Read this week's Federation Five: https://buff.ly/2E0LUtx pic.twitter.com/kN3vAOvjoD

February is Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance & Inclusion Month (JDAIM). Federation is proud to help local organizations raise disability awareness, remove barriers and celebrate diversity in our community and around the world. https://buff.ly/2TAZnh2 pic.twitter.com/w8w3zciZeT

Jewish residents in Ukraine recently celebrated Tu B’Shvat with programs that foster connections and Jewish identity. Members of the community, from local students to homebound elderly, enjoyed holiday events organized by the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC).pic.twitter.com/As7xk6q9Ht

At Federation-supported Jewish community centers, (JCCs), children with special needs find acceptance and friendship. The children participate in summer camp, various recreational and enrichment classes from theater to swimming to soccer and age-appropriate social clubs.pic.twitter.com/O8Nx72filh

The Network, Federation’s under-45 division, recently gathered 40 members of its Leadership Development Institute (LDI) to pack Shabbat baskets for those in need. The leadership-development and community-building program brings participants together to learn, grow & network.pic.twitter.com/9NsBNkPNNZ

February is Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance & Inclusion Month (JDAIM). Federation is proud to help local organizations raise disability awareness, remove barriers and celebrate diversity in our community and around the world. https://buff.ly/2HGIWhA pic.twitter.com/nG9qKrf2Ep

Deadline Extended: Calling all teen leaders! Do you have what it takes to be a Stephen Muss Impact Fellow? The Fellowship prepares a select group of high school students to take their place as future Jewish change-makers. Click here to apply: https://buff.ly/2DJCQZK pic.twitter.com/05VxGfOhvo

We are delighted to announce that The Main Event is SOLD OUT! This is a true testament to the power of community.pic.twitter.com/PXwEnt96B9

Thanks to your Federation donation, Israeli children with disabilities are benefiting from cutting-edge therapies and programs through Beit Issie Shapiro (BIS). To support the Annual Federation/UJA Campaign, please make a donation today: https://buff.ly/2ESNoYA pic.twitter.com/prPpYDY9m0

Mishkan Miami: The Jewish Connection for Spiritual Support offers hospitalized patients and their families guidance and comfort. Join a worship service at Mt. Sinai Hospital every Friday at 1:45 p.m. and on the second Friday of every month at 11:30 a.m. at Miami Cancer Institute.pic.twitter.com/RLL6oMuZNl

The Hebrew Free Loan Association of South Florida (HFLA) is helping people cope with the government shutdown, now entering its fifth week. HFLA is offering interest-free, short-term, emergency loans of $2,500 for Jewish, unpaid Federal employees. https://buff.ly/2Ui3bnm pic.twitter.com/Ztqs1ximac

HOLOCAUST EDUCATION WEEK begins Sunday, January 27. This community-wide program will examine the Holocaust from cultural, academic and personal perspectives using films, lectures and discussions. All events are free and open to the public. https://buff.ly/2CgjNo2 pic.twitter.com/TPquvd77tN

Federation’s Miami/Yerucham Partnership is seeking grant proposals for programs that strengthen the strategic partnership between the two cities. Click here: https://buff.ly/2FC2qlw pic.twitter.com/HqzeJvbpYm