Opening the Dor
Launched in 2020, the Opening the Dor initiative from Honeycomb is an intergenerational giving experience that connects teens and seniors through philanthropy, identity, storytelling and heritage.
Selected organizations receive training, resources and funding from Honeycomb to launch this exciting program.
The Honeycomb Opening the Dor Initiative is made possible with the generous support of The Sephardic Foundation on Aging and Seed the Dream Foundation
Cohort 3 (2024-2025)
Cohort 2 (2022-2023)
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Washington Hebrew Congregation
Potomac, MD
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Greenville Jewish Federation
Greenville, SC
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Temple Sinai of Roslyn
Roslyn Heights, NY
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Congregation Shir Ami
Castro Valley, CA
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Contra Costa Midrasha
Walnut Creek, CA
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Charleston Jewish Federation
Charleston, SC
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Congregation Gates of Heaven
Schenectady, NY
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Jewish Federation & Foundation of Northeast Florida
Jacksonville, FL
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Jewish Federation and Jewish Foundation of Nashville and Middle Tennessee
Nashville, TN
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Oregon Jewish Community Foundation
Portland, OR
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Emunah of America
New York, NY
Cohort 1 - Pilot (2020-2021)
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Oregon Jewish Community Foundation
Portland OR
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Jewish United Fund/Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago
Chicago IL
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Congregation Gates of Heaven
Synagogue, Schenectady NY
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The Community Synagogue
Port Washington NY
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4Front Baltimore
Baltimore MD
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Jookender Community Initiatives
Framingham, MA
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Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Phoenix
Scottsdale, AZ
About
Opening the Dor provides grandparents/seniors with the opportunity to be active participants and contributors to Jewish legacy building and tradition within their community through collaboration with their grandchildren/teens. The program culminates in a teen-facilitated giving circle experience for grandparents/seniors in their community.
Honeycomb works closely with each participating Opening the Dor organization providing educational curriculum, resources, funding and training to elevate and develop their philanthropy programming.
Check out our free Opening the Dor: Intergenerational Giving Guide. This guide helps grandparents explore Jewish identity, family traditions, values and charitable giving by allowing them to pass on their wisdom as grandparents, L’dor Vador, from generation to generation.
Need Help?
For more information, contact Sarah Ruderman, Program and Education Director.