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My Jewish Journey: From NFTY to American University

For the past four years of my life, I have been an extremely active member of NFTY- a North American Reform Jewish youth movement. But as I am moving on to the next academic step in my life, I worry that I will not be able to find such an appropriate niche for my Jewish involvement.  Read More »

Making Mitzvot part of your Bar or Bat Mitzvah

Bar Mitzvah Guide

See TOV's Guide to Making Mitzvot Part of Your Bar or Bat Mitzvah

Israel Experience

Israel Experience

Redeem your Jewish Federation Israel Experience Funds 
(including SKIP, Gift of Israel, Bar/Bat Mitzvah Certificates and Walk with Israel Vouchers)

Do Good

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Camp TOV

Offered during the summer, Camp TOV is a week-long service-oriented, interactive day program for teens entering grades 7-10. Each day brings a new volunteer project and service-learning experience, focused on daily themes including poverty, environmental concerns, caring for the elderly, leadership skills, and more. Participants volunteer for at least two hours during the day based on the day's theme, and also take part in team building/leadership activities and a Jewish service-learning curriculum. (entering grades 7-10) Learn More »
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TOV MTV

Throughout the year, ALL Jewish 6th-12th grade teens are invited to take part in exciting monthly volunteer opportunities around the Chicago area. Whether you want to help the environment, visit the elderly, fight hunger and poverty, or assist people with disabilities, there's bound to be something for you! Additionally, if you are active in a youth group or work as a youth group advisor, special TOV MTV programs can be coordinated for your youth group. (grades 6-12) Learn More »
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Mini-Camp TOV

 Mini-Camp TOV is a volunteer program directed towards teens entering grades 7th through 12th that takes place in the beginning of the summer. Participate in two days of hands-on volunteering at non-profit agencies around the Chicago area! Learn More »
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Voices

Connect with teens from around Chicagoland who want to make a difference in the world. Learn about philanthropy, grant making, and discuss issues of social justice at monthly meetings. Operating as a real foundation board, you will set your goals, develop grant guidelines, and request proposals from organizations around Chicago, the U.S., and the world. You will work together to allocate at least $25,000 toward the organizations of your choice. (grades 9-12) Learn More »
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Bar/Bat Mitzvah stories

Read how teens like you made a difference upon becoming Bar and Bat Mitzvahs. Learn More »
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Make your Giving Last Longer

By opening a Donor Advised Fund at the Jewish Federation you can repair the world long after your mitzvah project is over. You can give to multiple organizations that work on issues you feel passionate about, such as hunger, homelessness, animal welfare, special needs, elderly, illness, the environment, poverty, Israel advocacy, and more! Learn More »