JPhilanthropy.com :: Repair the World

JVibe.com features a bunch of articles each month about those who are making a change by giving change. When it comes to money, these teens have their eyes on the right prize, so check out these articles. You may just be inspired to do some giving of your own.

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Planting Seeds and Harvesting Smiles
From planting trees to making cotton candy, Jeremy and his friends at BBYO did a whole lot of tikkun olam on a recent trip to Israel.
By Jeremy Gelman

Saving the World, One Bead at a Time
While working with adults with cerebral palsy, Aimee learned that she could help out, one bead at a time.
By Aimee Rubensteen

30 Days in the Wilderness
After a month of dirt, insects and all the joys of wilderness living, Ricki's prepared to take a stand for our environment.
By Ricki Draper

From Start to Finish
Adam and Sophie give away tons of cash to good causes. It may sound selfless and easy, but they found philanthropy takes a lot of teamwork to get the job done right.
By Sophie Herscu & Adam Simkin

Milwaukee Makes a Difference
Jewish teens in Milwaukee did a whole lot of good in one day. Find out about their Teen Day of Social Action.
By Chana Ellman

A Universal Language
This spring break, Ben and eight of his classmates traveled to El Salvador. Read about their eye-opening tikkum olam experience.
By Ben Tepfer

Ruth Messinger's Message to Teens
Ruth Messinger got arrested for civil disobedience, but she's a role model for teens around the country.
By Rachel Brazie

Do You Know the Story Behind what You're Wearing?
Those blue jeans you're wearing—ever wonder where they come from? It turns out Chinese teens your age are toiling on them an ocean away.
By Liz Imber

Face to Face
While recovering from brain surgery, Bill Toth realized that a little clowning around can be the best medicine.
By Bill Toth

We Will Always Remember
Daniel and Lauren Deitch decided to do something pretty amazing for their b'nei mitzvah.
By Daniel and Lauren Deitch

Survivor Contestant
When Cliff wanted to help fundraise for the terminal disease known as LAM, he went straight to the source: MATCH, Los Angeles' teen philanthropy program.
By Cliff Henry Zimmerman

Getting Ahead of My Goal
When Jenna started her bat mitzvah project, she had no idea how much money she'd end up raising for multiple sclerosis.
By Jenna Wright

How My Class Raised Over $42,000
An eighth-grader reflects on how a group of teens at school helped to change the world.
By Jeff C.

Just Tryin' to Save the World
A high-school sophomore talks about what it's like to dole out thousands of dollars to charity.
By Dana Rommerdahl

"How I Helped Raise Thousands of Dollars for Philanthropy!"
Julia W. explains how she set up a youth foundation for her Bat Mitzvah project that helped raise funds for community members in need. Here's how the teen from Oregon got the ball rolling.

Is Giving a Choice?
When it comes to Jewish Law, giving to charity is more of an expectation that an act of generosity. Here's what else you should know.
By Jenn Abelson

Harvesting Smiles
By Abby Durham

Help Darfur Now
By Eric Messinger

Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is

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