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community organizations
The Michael-Ann Russell Jewish Community Center/Sanford L. Ziff Campus is utilized by businesses and non-profit
organizations and agencies serving our community. A number of them either meet regularly at the
MAR-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 financial
resources to care for those in need, strengthen Jewish life and advance the unity, values and shared purpose of the
Jewish people in Miami, in Israel and in over 70 other countries worldwide. Through the Annual Federation/UJA
Campaign, Federation provides support to 106 constituent agencies and targeted programs in Miami-Dade
County, in Israel and in Jewish communities throughout the world. In Miami, this includes the MAR-JCC and JCCs in
South Dade and Miami Beach; 12 Jewish day schools; synagogue religious schools; Jewish Community Services of
South Florida and more. Federation-funded programs are also at work around the globe, rescuing and resettling
those in peril, helping the vulnerable, combating anti-Semitism and rebuilding Jewish life. Federation maintains an
office on the MAR-JCC campus for its North Dade Branch, Women’s Philanthropy Northeast Dade, and International
Department, and works with Jewish agencies, day schools and synagogues to organize programs and provide
services that meet a variety of needs. For further information, call 305-705-0800.
Alexander Muss High School In Israel
For high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors seeking to have Israel as their classroom...and receiving full high
school credit from the high school they are presently attending and the opportunity to receive an additional 6
college credits. Choose from four 8-week sessions offered during the school year or from a slightly shorter session
during the summer. For info, contact Orlie Braha, Director of Admissions, at (786) 262-2609/(305) 891-8868.
Alzheimer’s Association
Offers an ealry stage support group, at the MAR-JCC, for those in the early stages of Alzheimer’s related with
Dementias and for their care partners. Call Sarine Salama for pre-screening and registration at 800-861-7826.
The American Friends of Beit Issie Shapiro
Provides the financial resource support for the various treatment and educational programs and services provided
for 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 further
information, call (305) 933-0774, or visit its website at www.beitissie.org.
Bommarito Performance Systems
A 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 for
youth athletes - MAR-JCC members receive a discounted rate. For information, call 305-343-8389.
Florence Melton School of Adult Jewish Learning
An adult Jewish learning program offered under the auspices of the Center for the Advancement of Jewish
Education, which uses the MAR-JCC as one of its sites in Miami-Dade County to conduct classes during the
program year. For information, call 305-576-4039.
Friends of March of the Living
The mission of the Friends of the March of the Living is to ensure the perpetuation of the March of the Living Program
through the establishment and maintenance of an endowment fund. Contact Marshall Baltuch at 786-367-0533, or
friendsmarchoftheliving@gmail.com.
Golden Care Foundation
An 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 including
home health care, living arrangements, homemaker services, meals, long term care, legal assistance, and financial
counseling. Call (305) 705-0800 or (305) 576-4000.
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