News from the Greater Miami Jewish Federation
At the beginning of February, a sudden wave of dangerous winter weather gripped Eastern Europe and parts of the former Soviet Union. Thanks in part to yearly allocations from the Annual Greater Miami Jewish Federation/UJA Campaign, Federation’s overseas partner, the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC) was able to provide a lifeline of heat, food and medicine to those in need.
What will the Jewish future look like? That is the question on many minds as people across our community work to ensure that Jewish traditions and values are passed on to the next generations. This video provides a bit of insight into how our children see their own future.
On Sunday, February 12, members of the community gathered to celebrate the topping out of the new Galbut Family Miami Beach Jewish Community Center. The highly anticipated community landmark, which began construction on July 14, 2011, was on display for the first time during the ceremony and hard hat tours.
The Dow Jones Industrial average is nearing 13,000 for the first time since May of 2008. With this exciting economic news, now is a great time to consider using appreciated securities to fund your philanthropy.
Join hundreds of volunteers and bring your cell phone to make the call that’s timeless! This year’s Super Sunday phonathon, taking place on March 18, will be a fun-filled day, featuring blast-from-the-past music and entertainment alongside modern communication methods, including social media and texting.
This summer, the Greater Miami Jewish Federation will lead a free, 10-day Taglit-Birthright Israel trip for members of Miami’s Jewish community who are between the ages of 22 and 26. Registration opens at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 15.
On Wednesday, February 15 from 8:00 to 9:30 a.m., the Attorneys’ Division of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation will focus its first Speaker Series program on “How to Make In-House Counsel Happy.”
Shabbat is traditionally a time of peace, contemplation and togetherness. On Friday and Saturday, February 24 and 25, hundreds of Jewish people will share this holiday together during Shabbat Across Miami, taking place at venues across Miami-Dade County.
On Tuesday, February 14 at 7 p.m., Ambassador Hannah Rosenthal will speak about her unique role in President Obama’s administration as the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism, as well as the focus of her efforts over the last two years. The program is being presented by the Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation.
Miami Mega Mission 2012 now has 700 confirmed participants, making it the largest Jewish community mission to Israel in more than a decade. “The outpouring of interest and support for this trip has been overwhelming,” said Mega Mission Chair Saby Behar. “People understand that by participating in this trip, they are doing something meaningful, historic and life-changing.” The journey will take place April 22-May 1.
Whether it is a love of art, nature, fashion, food or technology – or any of several other subjects – participants on Miami Mega Mission Israel 2012 will have the opportunity to explore their personal interests from a uniquely Israeli perspective during the mission’s “Options Day,” Friday, April 27.
Underscoring Miami’s long-standing commitment to supporting high-quality Jewish educational experiences for students of all ages, the Greater Miami Jewish Federation is offering a total of $80,000 in additional grants to Jewish day schools that already receive funding from the Annual Federation/UJA Campaign.
On Thursday, February 16, 2012, Miami’s Jewish community will come together for one important evening – the Greater Miami Jewish Federation 2012 Main Event.
Children of all ages will share an afternoon of singing, dancing and ruach (spirit) when Jewish musical sensation Rick Recht performs live in concert on Sunday, January 15, 2012 for the Miami community. This community-wide event, which is presented by the PJ Library of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation, will take place at Temple Emanu-El.
On Wednesday, January 25 at 7 p.m., members of the Ben-Gurion Society will come together for an evening of celebration and community at the Moore Building, located at 4040 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami. The event will feature a cocktail reception, dancing and live entertainment.
Hundreds of members of the Miami-Dade legal community will gather to celebrate the achievements of three dedicated professionals at the 28th Annual Judicial Reception, hosted by the Attorneys’ Division of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation.
On December 25, the Jewish community of Miami will once again come together to help the vulnerable and to enhance the area on the 4th Annual Jewish Community Volunteer Day, presented by the Jewish Volunteer Center of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation.
Three Miami-Dade County middle- and high-school students took the three top honors in a nationwide “Rosh Hashanah Student Photography Contest.” Aptly themed, “New Beginnings,” the contest, sponsored by The Jewish Lens, an international educational program that integrates photography with Jewish curricula.
Like the early pioneers of Israel, who built a nation blossoming with beauty and opportunity, the young adults who participate in the Ayalim Association are helping to create a new future for Israel.
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Dr. Charles Krauthammer will be the keynote speaker at the Greater Miami Jewish Federation Pacesetter Event, taking place Thursday, December 15 at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach. Hundreds of people will gather for the event to support vital social services in Miami, in Israel and around the world.
