Empower Jewish Leaders

Jewish life on college campuses faces real challenges. Students arrive unsure how to connect and feel disconnected from their Jewish identity. Yavneh changes this story by empowering students to become leaders who transform their campus communities.

Join us in supporting the next generation of Jewish student leaders across 90+ campuses nationwide.

The Movement in Action:

400 Student Leaders driving Jewish life on their campuses

90+ Universities where passionate students are creating change

1,200 Events Funded by Yavneh to build community

15,000+ Students experiencing meaningful Jewish connection

11 National Leadership Shabbatons create transformative weekends that equip students with skills and vision

Hundreds More Programs funded by students who learned to fundraise themselves

Key Programs:

Shtark Tank - Students pitch innovative ideas to strengthen Jewish campus life

Torah Bowl - Academic competition celebrating Jewish learning

Israel Missions - Life-changing trips that deepen Jewish identity

Beyond the Numbers:

When students feel empowered to lead, entire campus cultures shift. Students find their voices, build friendships, and create Jewish communities where none existed before.

These leaders don't stop at graduation. They become rabbis, nonprofit directors, entrepreneurs, and community builders. The leadership skills and Jewish pride they develop in college shape their entire lives.

This network of student leaders represents something new in Jewish campus life—a generation that refuses to let Jewish identity fade into the background of their college experience.

Your Partnership Matters

Every contribution fuels Jewish pride, builds lasting communities, and creates leaders who will shape the future.