Lou & Sybil Mervis YoPhI Teen Board
Youth Philanthropy Indy (YoPhI) is a youth education program that aims to encourage Jewish youth in greater Indianapolis to do good through philanthropy and service, grounded in Jewish values and community connection. In Hebrew slang, yophi means "excellent" or "great job" - participants in the various YoPhI programs will be saying a big YOPHI! throughout their work.
Youth Philanthropy Indy (YoPhI)
YoPhI Service Learning brings youth together in age-based, cross-communal cohorts to participate in service projects that connect Jewish values to hands-on working in the local community.
High school students work as a philanthropic board focused on learning and making grants through a values-grounded, authentic, consensus-building process. Join to put your values into action and make a lasting impact on our community.
Ways to Give
Your donation of any size to the Jewish Federation has enormous impact, helping to meet our communities' urgent needs and build our vital future.
JCRC's Stand Up, Speak Out
Israel Engagement Fellowship
In this 8-session intensive you will explore the many facets of Israel, Zionism, and antisemitism, both historically and today. Fellows graduate with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to enter conversations about Israel thoughtfully and effectively. More Info on IEF >
Student to Student
Jewish teens are trained to give joint presentations about what it’s like to be Jewish today, providing an indispensable opportunity for non-Jewish students to learn directly from peers, and ask questions of Jewish teens in a safe environment. Learn more about Student to Student here >
Area Youth Groups
NFTY
IHC's senior youth group IFTY has associated with NFTY - Ohio Valley region. Open to Jewish 9th - 12th graders. For more information, contact Matt Hastings at matth@ihcindy.org or 317) 255-6647 x2211
BBYO
A teen-led movement open to Jewish teens in grade 8 - 12. Questions? Contact indianapolis@bbyo.org2. Want to learn about upcoming local events? Sign up for each chapter's Remind! Text @indyaza (boys) or @byachad (girls) to 81010. Questions? Contact indianapolis@bbyo.org
CHABAD/CTEEN
CTeen is a place for Jewish teens to united and celebrate who we are, all while having plenty of fun along the way. Open to 8th - 12th graders. For more information contact Rabbi Dovid and Mrs. Chana Grossbaum here >