JCRC of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation

10/08/2026

10/01/2026

Last night, Rekindle Miami's second cohort shared dinner in a sukkah. In addition to breaking bread and experiencing Sukkot together, the group dove into meaningful conversation about the challenges facing each of their communities with shared empathy and solidarity. Thank you to the Miami Beach JCC for hosting!

09/30/2026

Jewish Federations of North America are relieved that the passengers and crew of the FlyDubai flight bound for Israel are safely home, following an apparent attempt to bring down the aircraft mid-flight.

We are deeply grateful to the pilot who, while injured, managed to open the cockpit door, to the crew members and passengers who acted swiftly to bring the plane to safety, and to the Saudi authorities for shepherding the passengers home. Their courage prevented what could have been an unspeakable tragedy. We wish the captain, and all those injured, a full and speedy recovery.

While the full details of what occurred are still emerging, what is clear is that in a moment of crisis, people came together to protect one another. That instinct — to stand up, to help, to refuse to let terror define the outcome — reflects the very best of the human spirit, and stands in stark contrast to whatever motivated this attack.

Jewish Federations will continue to monitor the situation closely and stand with our community and our partners across the region as more information becomes available.

09/28/2026

Midterm elections are just around the corner, and the deadline to for voter registration is October 5. Check out the latest addition of our toolkit athttps://jewishmiami.org/2026_Election_Tool_Kit_9.28.pdf

09/22/2026

We stand in solidarity with Toronto's Jewish community.

As we emerge from Yom Kippur, we want to speak directly to our community about the horrific attack on Sons of Jacob Synagogue in Belleville last night. As members of the congregation were preparing to begin Kol Nidre services, an armed man targeted the synagogue while congregants were inside.

This marks a dangerous escalation. This was not an attack on an empty building. Congregants were inside when gunfire struck their synagogue and forced them to take cover. We cannot treat this as just another incident.

We are thinking of the members of Sons of Jacob Synagogue, who should never have had to experience this.

Constable Jeff Smith was shot while protecting the congregation and remains critically injured. We owe him, and the Belleville Police Service officers who responded, an enormous debt of gratitude. Our community is with Constable Smith, his family, and his colleagues as he receives care.

Jewish Canadians must be able to enter a synagogue, gather in prayer, and live openly and proudly as Jews without fearing violence. What happened in Belleville should be unacceptable to every Canadian. No one in this country should have to fear violence when gathering to worship.

The Jewish Security Network (JSN) has been working closely with law enforcement throughout the day. Police have increased their presence around Jewish institutions across the GTA, and JSN continues to monitor developments through its 24/7 Integrated Security Operations Centre and share information directly with community institutions.

JSN is asking community members to remain aware of their surroundings and to report any suspicious activity or security concerns immediately to police and to JSN’s Integrated Security Operations Centre at 437-222-3999.

Our community stands with the Belleville Jewish community. We will not allow fear to determine how we live as Jews.

Jewish life will continue here, openly and confidently. Those who threaten it do not get to decide its future.

09/18/2026

As part of a conversation about partnering, JCRC’s Community Engagement Manager, Jenni Person brought Dr, Candyce Martin from the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parade and Festivities Committee along with parade founder, Ladi Jenkins to the Holocaust Memorial. Our guests enjoyed a personalized tour with Memorial Director of Education, Danielle Parade-Levi.

09/16/2026

Thank you to State Sen. Alexis Calatayud for convening elected officials, law enforcement and Jewish community leaders this morning at Chabad of Kendall & Pinecrest to have a conversation of how we can work together to combat antisemitism in Florida and keep our community safe.

09/15/2026

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month!

JCRC’s Community Engagement Manager, Jenni Person, celebrated at Miami-Dade County’s Hispanic Heritage Month Kickoff with Luis De Rosa of the Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board and the Puerto Rican Chamber of Commerce, Brenda Lampon and Michelle Joshnson of the Mayor’s Office Equity & Engagement, and Retha Booth-Fry of the Black Affairs Advisory Board.

09/10/2026

From One Mitzvah A Day: A Jewish server at Origen restaurant in Florida faced antisemitic hate simply for wearing a Star of David. Her employer, restaurant owner Jason Mickool, stood with her and banned the patron responsible. Join us in thanking Mickool for refusing to tolerate antisemitism and showing Jewish employees they deserve to feel safe and supported!
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09/09/2026

JCRC's Education & Antisemitism Liaison, David Leviev, spoke at today's Miami-Dade County School Board Meeting, thanking School Board Member Danny Espino for sponsoring H-11, commemorating and honoring the victims of the horrific October 7th, 2023 terrorist attacks in Israel. The agenda item strongly denounces antisemitism and terrorism while affirming education, mutual respect, and human dignity as core values of our public schools in order to help students become informed and compassionate citizens.