🍎🍯 Shanah Tovah!
This Rosh Hashanah, we wish our Jewish community and friends a sweet new year filled with health, happiness, and peace. May this season of reflection and renewal bring joy and blessings to all.
Only 2 weeks remain to submit your nominations for the 2026 Silver Medallion Awards! 🌟Let’s honor those making a lasting difference in Miami’s communities.
📝 Nominate: bit.ly/4m7HbJa
🗓 Deadline: October 3 at 5:00 PM
📩 Moni.Gonzalez@mosaic-miami.org
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Larry J. Hoffman, a beloved Miami leader, Mosaic Miami Silver Medallion honoree, visionary attorney, philanthropist, and passionate supporter of the arts and education.
As a founding force behind Greenberg Traurig, Larry helped shape what would become one of the most prominent law firms in the world. His true legacy lives in the people and institutions he uplifted. He led with humility and purpose throughout his life.
Alongside his wife Debi, also a Silver Medallion, Larry shared a lifelong commitment to giving back. Their support of the University of Miami School of Law, including the Hoffman Forum and the Larry J. Hoffman Greenberg Traurig Business of Law Chair, has championed dialogue, justice, and progress across disciplines.
Philanthropy is a family affair. Their son Ken Hoffman is a SIlver Medallion honoree, longtime board member and past chair of Mosaic Miami, and he and his wife Hillary continue the family’s tradition of service and leadership in the community.
Larry’s life reminds us that greatness is not just about what you build. It is also about how you build it, with vision, integrity, and care for others.
We extend our heartfelt condolences to Debi, Ken, Hillary, and the entire Hoffman family. May his memory continue to be a source of strength and inspiration.
Sincerely,
Matthew Anderson & Mosaic Miami’s Board of Directors
Executive Director
Miami remembers.
Twenty-four years later, the weight of 9/11 still lives in us — not just in sorrow, but in the strength we carry forward. This mosaic holds our faces, our fire, and our promise: we will never forget.
Mosaic Miami invites you to our 91st Annual Humanitarian Dinner, an evening dedicated to honoring changemakers and celebrating impact. Join us as we spotlight inspiring community leaders and highlight transformative work across our region.
Stay tuned for details on date, venue, and how you can participate.
Under the leadership of Rabbi Judith Seigal, we continue to lay the groundwork for meaningful interfaith work in South Florida. Each month, we host an Interfaith Clergy Dialogue, bringing together faith leaders from across the region to engage in thoughtful conversations on local issues.
This August, we were honored to gather at Florida International University’s Department of Religious Studies, where our discussion fostered mutual understanding, deeper connections, and collaboration across diverse religious traditions.
We are grateful for the growing partnerships and the shared commitment to building a more united and compassionate community.
Relive the powerful moments of MetroTown 2025 through the eyes of our staff and delegates. A transformative week where young leaders came together to build community, explore identity, and take bold steps toward justice.
Created and edited by Camp MetroTown staff member Julian Regala, this video captures the late-night dialogues, creative workshops, and lifelong friendships that make MetroTown a life-changing experience.
We’re excited to announce that Mosaic Miami will be stepping onto the Barry University campus for the Peace Week Carnival on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
This event brings together students, community organizations, and changemakers to celebrate social justice, voting rights, and overall wellbeing. We look forward to connecting with Barry students and sharing how Mosaic Miami’s youth programs, community dialogues, and leadership initiatives are making a difference in Miami.
For more information, visit Barry University’s website.
Do you know a leader or family in Miami who has gone above and beyond to promote inclusion, justice, and cooperation in our community?
Now’s your chance to recognize them!
Mosaic Miami is proud to open nominations for the 2026 Silver Medallion Award, our highest honor recognizing individuals and families who exemplify leadership and service in building bridges across Miami’s diverse communities.
Deadline to Submit:
Friday, October 3, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Submit Your Nomination Here:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SMNOM2026
For any questions or concerns, please contact us at info@mosaic-miami.org
At this week’s Emerging Leaders Dinner, we had the privilege of welcoming Dr. José L. Dotres, Superintendent of Miami‑Dade County Public Schools (M‑DCPS), as our distinguished guest of honor. He shared insights on what’s happening within the school system, provided important updates, and spoke about his career path leading to his role as superintendent of one of the largest school districts in the country.
Our deepest gratitude to Greenberg Traurig, LLP for hosting the dinner and for being our valued Emerging Leaders Dinner partner.
