As of March 31, the Jewish Youth Promise has reached 43,102 signers across the world.
Updates From the Jewish Youth Promise
Welcoming New Partners We’re proud to introduce the newest partners who joined the Jewish Youth Promise movement, each playing a key role in empowering Jewish youth to make personal, lasting commitments to their identity and values. Please join us in welcoming the newest JYP partners: Hillel of Buffalo Hillel at Penn State University Camp Young Judaea Midwest Hillel Campus Alliance of Michigan Hillel Jerusalem Zeta Beta Tau (ZBT) Fraternity Milwaukee Jewish Federation
Hear What Our Partners Have to Say Josh Schalk, executive director at the Jewish Youth Promise, sat down with Ilana Kornblatt, Assistant Camp Director at Capital Camps to discuss her experience implementing the paper-based format of the Promise.
Capital Camps adopted the Jewish Youth Promise paper format in 2025 because it aligned naturally with their screen-free environment and existing leadership programming for Counselors in Training (CITs). The tangible, hands-on format resonated strongly with both campers and staff, serving as a meaningful way for Capital Camps to lean into conversations with CITs on what their Jewish leadership looks like in their daily lives, in college, and beyond. Read more about Ilana’s conversation with Josh about JYP’s impact at the link here.
Sharing What Matters – Things You Should Know RootOne-FJC Israel Fellowships Applications are open for The Foundation for Jewish Camp’s fellowship, designed for Jewish educators who want to deepen their impact at camp. Camps are invited to apply on behalf of an individual who is a rising leader and desires to grow in their role in teen engagement. The Fellowship is best suited for camps that offer their own camp Israel Trips. If this sounds like your camp, explore the fellowship here. Overcoming Challenges in Schools Jewish day schools in 2026 are facing challenges like rising costs, increased antisemitism requiring enhanced security, and an ongoing teacher shortage. These pressures are making it harder for schools to operate sustainably and for families to afford tuition. To learn more about how the NorCal Jewish Day School Collaborative’s model of collaboration works to overcome these challenges, click here. Resources For Partners Unlocking New Touchpoints with Parents Looking for a simple, meaningful way to deepen your connection with parents in your community? “Check the Box” creates a natural opportunity to engage families where they’re already signing up, registering, or donating to your organization. By adding a seamless option to make the Jewish Future Promise within your existing digital flow, you open the door to values-based conversations and identify parents who are aligned with long-term Jewish continuity — without adding staff time or extra lift. It’s an easy way to strengthen relationships and build a pipeline for future annual and legacy support. Interested in learning how it works? Reach out to our team at info@jewishyouthpromise.org. Making the Jewish Youth Promise without Digital Devices Looking to incorporate JYP in your organization in a non-digital way? We can accommodate your program and have resources to help. Reach out to JYP’s Executive Director, Josh Schalk, for a paper version of the Promise. Email Josh at josh@jewishfuturepromise.org. Fundraising Resources for Jewish Camps Strengthening your fundraising strategy to reach your targeted demographic can be difficult. The JCamp 180 curated a list of conferences and books specifically for Jewish fundraisers. To read more about resources that focus on building donor relationships and creating a culture of philanthropy, read more here. A Library of 2,600+ Jewish Teaching Resources The Jewish Education Project offers a free digital library of lesson plans, holiday activities, and curricula for all grade levels and setting designed to inspire and empower Jewish educators. To browse their resources, click here. Professional Development for Jewish Educators Conference Alternative for Jewish Education (CAJE) offers tools, networking, and training opportunities designed to help educators strengthen curriculum and community engagement. Their programming is designed to build a stronger Jewish community. Learn about their resources here. Planning for a Jewish Future At the Jewish Future Promise, we see legacy planning as a way to strengthen Jewish continuity. That’s why you’ll automatically receive complimentary access to Giving Docs, a secure estate-planning platform, when you, or the parents in your community, sign the Promise. Tutorial: Using the Jewish Youth Promise Interested in learning all the ways you can use the Jewish Youth Promise, or know people who are interested? Watch this video for a quick overview of how the Promise can engage with past, present, and future participants.
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