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community organizationsconnectionscommunity organizationsThe Michael-Ann Russell Jewish Community Center/Sanford L. Ziff Campus is utilized by businesses and non-profitorganizations and agencies serving our community. A number of them either meet regularly at theMAR-JCC and/or lease office space at our facility. Some of them are:Greater Miami Jewish Federation (North Dade/Aventura Branch)For more than 70 years, the Greater Miami Jewish Federation has been working to mobilize human and financialresources to care for those in need, strengthen Jewish life and advance the unity, values and shared purpose of theJewish people in Miami, in Israel and in over 70 other countries worldwide. Through the Annual Federation/UJACampaign, Federation provides support to 106 constituent agencies and targeted programs in Miami-DadeCounty, in Israel and in Jewish communities throughout the world. In Miami, this includes the MAR-JCC and JCCs inSouth Dade and Miami Beach; 12 Jewish day schools; synagogue religious schools; Jewish Community Services ofSouth Florida and more. Federation-funded programs are also at work around the globe, rescuing and resettlingthose in peril, helping the vulnerable, combating anti-Semitism and rebuilding Jewish life. Federation maintains anoffice on the MAR-JCC campus for its North Dade Branch, Women’s Philanthropy Northeast Dade, and InternationalDepartment, and works with Jewish agencies, day schools and synagogues to organize programs and provideservices that meet a variety of needs. For further information, call 305-705-0800.Alexander Muss High School In IsraelFor high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors seeking to have Israel as their classroom...and receiving full highschool credit from the high school they are presently attending and the opportunity to receive an additional 6college credits. Choose from four 8-week sessions offered during the school year or from a slightly shorter sessionduring the summer. For info, contact Orlie Braha, Director of Admissions, at (786) 262-2609/(305) 891-8868.The American Friends of Beit Issie ShapiroProvides the financial resource support for the various treatment and educational programs and services providedfor over 10,000 children and young adults with various developmental disabilities at its Center in Ra’anana, Israel.The mission is to promote the rights and quality of life of people with special needs and their families. For furtherinformation, call (305) 933-0774, or visit its website at www.beitissie.org.Bommarito Performance SystemsA performance training company specializing in the development of speed, agility, sports specific movement,power, and strength in addition to offering personalized programs to athletes, and small group training classes foryouth athletes - MAR-JCC members receive a discounted rate. For information, call 305-343-8389.Friends of March of the LivingThe mission of the Friends of the March of the Living is to ensure the perpetuation of the March of the Living Programthrough the establishment and maintenance of an endowment fund. Contact Marshall Baltuch at 786-367-0533, orfriendsmarchoftheliving@gmail.com.Golden Care FoundationAn affiliate of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation, Golden Care is an advocacy, referral, and support program.Through a far-reaching network of support services for seniors, Golden Care can assist in solving issues includinghome health care, living arrangements, homemaker services, meals, long term care, legal assistance, and financialcounseling. Call (305) 705-0800 or (305) 576-4000.Hebrew Free Loan AssociationProvides assistance with interest-free loans for Jewish people in financial need. Funding for this program is providedby individual families and Jewish institutions. Call 1-800-635-0120.Hillel Community Day SchoolUtilizes the Scheck Family Gymnasium and Feldenkreis/ Hanono/Feig Athletic Field to conduct its Health & PhysicalEducation classes. The MAR-JCC’s Scheck Family Gymnasium is the home of the Hillel Hurricanes. For information,call 305-931-2831.-10-