The Greater Miami Jewish Federation has established an emergency relief fund to respond to the unfolding catastrophe in the Philippines and other regions.   One hundred percent of all contributions to this fund will be allocated directly to the relief effort to provide immediate humanitarian aid to typhoon victims and their families.

To make a financial contribution securely online, visit the Federation’s website, https://jewishmiami.org/gift/typhoonhaiyan. Donors also can mail donation checks with notations for “Typhoon Haiyan Relief Fund” to the Greater Miami Jewish Federation, 4200 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, FL 33137.    For more information, call 305-576-4000.

In the aftermath of Typhoon Haiyan, it is estimated that more than 10,000 people have lost their lives and thousands more remain missing.  Federation’s partners, The Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) and the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee, are working closely with local officials, the Filipino Jewish community and global partners to assess the evolving situation on the ground and to send immediate relief where it is needed.