B’nai Tzekek Youth Philanthropy
B’nai Tzedek Charitable Youth Funds are designed for youth ages 12-18 to actively donate to causes they believe in.
OJCF can support you in making your B’nai Mitzvah a more meaningful experience by deepening your connection to the Jewish community through tzedakah. Join this growing group of Jewish youth in Oregon and Southwest Washington who have used their B’nai Mitzvah money to make a positive impact in the community.
How it Works
Youth can establish a fund with a donation of $250, which is matched with $250 from OJCF.
Youth fund holders use a percentage of their donor fund to make a yearly gift to a Jewish nonprofit organization of their choice within Oregon, Southwest Washington, or Israel.
OJCF staff are here to help you identify organizations working to address the issues you care most about.
Once a B’nai Tzedek Fund is opened, participating youth are encouraged to participate our B’nai Tzedek programs throughout the year.
Interested In Joining?
Ready to join?
Complete and submit a B’nai Tzekek Fund Enrollment form.
Forms and Downloads
B’nai Tzedek Youth Philantrhopy 2024-2025 Recap
December 8, 2024
How Can You be a Light in the World?
Service project: Engaging in tikkun olam with residents of Cedar Sinai Park
March 9, 2025
Purim—The Joy of Giving and Helping
Service Project: View a museum exhibit and create anti-hate artwork
June 8, 2025
Shavuot Connections—Discover Israel through Learning and Giving
Guest Speaker: Lee Gordon, ED, American Friends of Hand in Hand: Center for Jewish-Arab Education in Israel
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is this philanthrophy about?
OJCF connects people, passion, and philanthropy. The B'nai Tzedek Youth Philanthropy Program provides workshops and education about how giving works, and how to put the value of Tzedakah into action.
How to contact you?
Contact OJCF Collaborative Giving Director, Susan Berniker, to get started today.