Youth Philanthropy at the Jewish Community Foundation encourages young people to become philanthropists by empowering them with skills to give effectively. Since establishment in 1997, the program has involved more than 223 students from different denominations and affiliations throughout the region. Students participate in a curriculum that includes text study from Judaic sources about giving, interactive exercises to identify charitable priorities and interests as well as site visits to non-profits in both the Jewish and general communities. This culminates in an exciting and sometimes heart-wrenching final deliberation session where participants come together to make funding decisions. Tikkun Olam Camp 2008 Youth Donor Advised Funds Program objectives include: Teaching young people about the importance of giving tzedakah and why it is a Jewish value Putting lessons of tzedakah into action Exposing young people to the needs of the community, both Jewish and secular and guiding them to make informed choices about giving Teaching about gemilut chasidim (acts of loving kindness) and tikkun olam (repairing the world) Developing leadership among young people Establish a Youth Foundation in Your Community: Download Manual               Jewish Community Foundation 4950 Murphy Canyon Road, San Diego, CA 92123 telephone 858-279-2740 | fax 858-279-6105 ©2007 Jewish Community Foundation. All Rights Reserved Contact Us | Privacy Policy