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Community Invited to Celebrate 'Shabbat Across Miami' February 19 and 20

Join the Greater Miami Jewish Federation, participating Miami-Dade County synagogues, Jewish Day Schools and agencies, and worshippers throughout the community for ”Shabbat Across Miami” on February 19 and 20.

The Main Event Brings Community Together

At a time when 1 in 8 people in the local Jewish community is dependent on the Greater Miami Jewish Federation and its local partner agencies for some form of financial assistance, nearly 1,300 people came together Thursday night for Federation’s 2010 Main Event, to raise funds for the most vulnerable in Miami, in Israel and around the world. Chaired this year by Gary and Niety Gerson, the event is Federation’s largest annual community gathering, and featured a keynote address by author, teacher and Nobel Laureate Elie Wiesel. Longtime Miami philanthropist Isaac Olemberg was presented with the 2010 Friend of Israel Humanitarian Award.

Pictured left to right: Federation Chair of the Board William Lehman, Isaac Olemberg and President and CEO Jacob Solomon.

OLAM Workshop Tuesday, February 9 to Discuss ‘Mounting an Effective Fundraising Campaign’

For the eighth year in a row, the Organization for Leadership Advancement in Miami (OLAM) has organized a workshop series designed for volunteers and professional staff of Miami area Jewish organizations. Next session: Tuesday, February 9.

Responding to the Aftermath of the Earthquake In Haiti

Since the devastating earthquake that rocked Haiti on January 12, the Greater Miami Jewish Federation has been an active participant in relief efforts. To date, more than 1,600 people have contributed a total of over $330,000 to the Haiti Relief Fund.

Federation's Attorneys' Division to Host 26th Annual Judicial Reception

The 26th Annual Judicial Reception will pay tribute to three outstanding legal professionals: Honorable Paul C. Huck, Honorable Scott J. Silverman and Donald I. Bierman, Esq. — Tuesday, March 23 at the Hilton Miami Downtown.

Jewish Camp Scholarships Available for Miami-Dade Families

Federation is accepting applications for Jewish summer camp scholarships for children ages 8 to 17. This is the eighth year Federation is offering need-based scholarships to help make Jewish overnight camping affordable. Deadlines approaching.

Federation Plans Several Missions to Israel in 2010

A Federation Mission is not just a trip to a destination. It is a journey that can change lives. This is an experience unlike any other — a voyage to the past and a glimpse into the future; a discovery of understanding, values, traditions and purpose.

Many Shabbat Programs Around Miami-Dade for Families with Young Children

Families with young children have an opportunity to enjoy a variety of Shabbat worship programs throughout Miami-Dade County, as well as many educational programs geared to young children.

Alternative Spring Breaks in Israel Available for College Students

Attention college students: here’s a chance to make your spring break much more meaningful with an Alternative Spring Break. Join other students and young adults to see what early pioneers experienced by participating in service projects in Israel.

Kulanu Leadership and Educational Program for Teens Launches

An innovative Jewish leadership and educational program for teens — Kulanu — launches as an international Tri-Center project: the Michael-Ann Russell JCC, North Miami Beach, Hacoaj Community Center, Buenos Aires, and Matnas Yerucham.

UM Offers Spring 2010 Semester in Israel

The University of Miami’s study-abroad campus in Israel — UGalilee — is offering a unique opportunity for students to study for the Spring 2010 semester in the north of Israel, the birthplace of Rabbinic Judaism and early Christianity.

Interest-free Loans Provide Opportunities for Miami-Dade Students

With many families struggling to pay for even the most basic necessities, finding dollars to send a child to college can be even more challenging. The Jewish Educational Loan Fund has made it possible for many students to participate in higher education.

Alexander Muss Institute for Israel Education
A year-round, eight-week intensive study program using an interdisciplinary curriculum designed to thoroughly acquaint students with Israel.

Ha'aretz Newspaper
Ha'aretz is an independent daily newspaper with a broadly liberal outlook both on domestic issues and on international affairs.

Israel 21C (A focus beyond the conflict)
A non-profit, non-political organization dedicated to informing Americans about Israel beyond the conflict.

Jerusalem Post Internet Edition
Israel News from the Jerusalem Post Internet edition

Jewish Federations of North America (Formerly UJC)
The Jewish Federations of North America represents and serves 155 Jewish federations and 400 independent Jewish communities across North America.

Jewish Telegraphic Agency
Global news service of the Jewish people

Masa Israel
MASA Israel journey is a project of the Government of Israel and Jewish communities around the world, represented by the Jewish Agency for Israel.

Taglit-Birthright Israel
Taglit-Birthright Israel provides the gift of first-time, peer-group, educational trips to Israel for Jewish young adults ages 18 to 26.

The Forward
Founded in 1897 as The Jewish Daily Forward, a daily newspaper published in Yiddish, The Forward is now a weekly news magazine published in English and Yiddish.

Virtual Jerusalem
The largest Jewish online community site for news and information on Israel and the Jewish world.

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