Jewish Life and Learning
This giving center supports Jewish continuity and a love of Judaism by inspiring local residents of all ages to learn more about their heritage and birthright and by providing Jewish day school scholarships. It also funds programs and initiatives that advocate against anti-Semitism. These programs and initiatives include, but are not limited, to:
LOCAL EDUCATION / CAMP
B’nai B’rith Youth Organization -- Summer Experiences Scholarships
BBYO’s summer experiences provide opportunities for Jewish teens to explore different areas of identity-building through conferences and intense one-week seminars here and in Israel. Approximately 75 Jewish teens participate each year.
Day School Scholarship
Research shows that the number of years a child attends day school has a greater impact on adult Jewish involvement and in-marriage than any other variable, yet many families struggle to afford the cost of tuition. The need for financial assistance continues to grow in our community, and it will take the strong support of our community to help ensure that a Jewish education is accessible to all.
JCC Youth & Teen & Family Services Director
More than 1,500 youth and teens directly benefit by programming such as Maccabi ArtsFest, Teen Travel, Middle School Jewish peer groups, life skills classes, community service opportunities and more.
Birthright Israel
Provides Jewish young adults between the ages of 18-26 the opportunity to visit Israel for the first time, regardless of financial ability.
Florida Association of Jewish Federations
The Government Affairs Committee (GAC) represents the Jewish Federations of Florida in their relationship with the various branches of state government. It monitors legislative and administrative activity; informs and alerts the Jewish communities; and initiates actions on their behalf when health, education, human service, religious, funding and community relations issues are being considered.
Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) Government Officials Advocacy
Promotes and maintains strong relations with government officials and community leaders in order to advocate for and secure government funding, promote US-Israel relations, and to safeguard the Jewish community from terrorism. Each year, the JCRC helps to secure more than $380,000 in local and state government support for the Federation and its beneficiary agencies.
Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) Iran Strategic Initiative
Funding of this program allows us to continue a well coordinated, community-based comprehensive strategy to devote priority attention to Iran, and to mobilize both the Jewish and general communities for involvement on issues of concern.
Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) Community Forums
Programming includes on-going forum for members of the Jewish community to voice their opinions and have a dialog about relevant Jewish issues and those that affect our local community.
Hillel: Foundation for Jewish campus life
The largest Jewish campus organization in the world works to engage uninvolved, as well as committed Jewish students, and provide them with Jewish experiences that speak to them in a meaningful way. The mission is to motivate nearly 30,000 Jewish students to proudly "own" their Jewish identity.
- Donna Klein Jewish Academy (DKJA)
- Hillel Day School (HDS)
- Torah Academy
- Weinbaum Yeshiva High School
Jewish Education Commission (JEC)
The JEC provides educational enrichment opportunities for all segments of the Jewish community and its institutions. Currently efforts are focused on professional development, youth education, Florence Melton Adult Mini-School and the March of Living programs.
JCC Summer Camp and Pre-school Scholarships
For working families who can't afford childcare, preschool or summer camp is not a luxury, it's a necessity. For children, it's a vital way to interact with other kids and create memories that will last a lifetime.
