Launched in 2016, the Youth Ambassador Council was created to connect Honeycomb directly with teens in the field, and learn together. Meeting virtually throughout the school year, the Youth Ambassador council empowers the teen voice by fostering relationships with representatives from the field of Jewish teen philanthropy. Meet the 8th cohort of the Youth Ambassador Council! … Continued
Lin-Manuel Miranda isn’t the only one who knows the importance of being “in the room where it happened.” At the Center for Jewish Philanthropy (CJP) in Phoenix, they reserve a seat every year on the Board of Directors for two outstanding youth philanthropists. These chosen representatives get seats at the table in the room where … Continued
A little less than a decade ago, most teens hadn’t heard of Zoom, but by the end of 2020, it had become a necessity for millions of learners. When the time finally came to return to the classroom, many educators were all too excited to go back. But there was one program that saw beyond … Continued
Opening the Dor: Building Bridges Through Giving A New Tradition of Connection At Congregation Rodef Sholom in San Rafael, California, a new intergenerational tradition has taken shape through “Opening the Dor,” a Honeycomb youth philanthropy initiative focused on intergenerational giving between the youth of the community to the senior generation, which for Congregation Rodef … Continued
Empowering Teens Through Philanthropy: The Growing Impact of Honeycomb St. Louis What began as a single idea brought forward by the Gross family has flourished into a dynamic and impactful youth philanthropy group led by teens, for teens. Now entering its second year, Honeycomb St. Louis is proving that the next generation of Jewish leaders … Continued
Beginning a Journey Together Sixteen incredible participants from across the country, including Colorado, California, Chicago, Maryland, New Jersey, New York City, Westchester, Staten Island, Brooklyn, and, of course, Israel, gathered to begin a journey together, some brand-new to youth philanthropy and others experienced veterans. From the very first moments, great conversations flowed, modeling the methods … Continued
Honeycomb hosted our annual Facilitator Training on November 5-6th in New York. We were delighted to welcome professionals from around the country (Plano, Indianapolis, Palo Alto, New Jersey, DC, New York) and Israel. As always, we spotlighted amazing aspects of our curriculum. Through discussion, interactive activities, valuable skill building, integrated games, and a rousing scavenger … Continued
Honeycomb’s iGive LA program empowers Jewish teens in the Los Angeles area to explore their values, practice leadership skills, and make real-world philanthropic decisions by granting real funds to Israeli organizations that reflect their priorities. Through guided discussions, consensus-building, and reflection, participants experience firsthand how giving strengthens community and sustains Jewish life. In summer 2025, … Continued
22 Years of the Oregon Jewish Community Youth Foundation Building a Legacy of Giving: The Oregon Jewish Community Youth Foundation (OJCYF), the Jewish youth philanthropy program of the Oregon Jewish Community Foundation, has just proudly concluded its 22nd year of empowering high school students to become thoughtful, values-driven philanthropists. Susan Berniker, Director of Collaborative Giving, … Continued
Cultivating Compassion: How iGive Is Transforming Teen Engagement at Community Synagogue of Port Washington At The Community Synagogue of Port Washington, Jewish values, community service, and education have long been central to the congregation’s mission. But in recent years, a new initiative has taken root, one that is not only inspiring teen involvement but reshaping … Continued