About The Foundation
The YJF preserves Yoni’s memory by inspiring young people to do more and care more through participating in the The Yoni Jesner Awards which is aimed at young people aged 11-14, the YJF encourages volunteering and community engagement.
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The Yoni Jesner AwardsÂ
In partnership with GIFT, the YJ Award scheme is run in many schools, synagogues and youth groups. Its aim is to encourage and honour students who complete voluntary communal service.
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Organ donation
In his death, Yoni gave the gift of life. The Foundation educates towards a better understanding of halachic organ donation.
The Foundation perpetuates Yoni's memory by continuing the vital work to which Yoni devoted his short life.
Please find a link to an article on the Chief Rabbi’s Office website on Changes to English Law on Organ Donation.
The Yoni Jesner Foundation is a registered charity (no. 1094798).
