Undergraduate members of Alpha Epsilon Pi International Fraternity (AEPi), the world’s leading Jewish college fraternity, are committing to the fraternity’s mission to develop the future leaders of the Jewish community by signing the Jewish Youth Promise. This week, the fraternity reached a major milestone when the 10,000th AEPi undergraduate member signed the promise to being active and contributing members of the Jewish communities throughout their lives.
Concurrently, The Jewish Youth Promise announced that it has surpassed its 30,000th youth signer, marking a significant milestone in its mission to engage and inspire the next generation of Jewish leaders. A first-of-its-kind global initiative for teens and young adults, ages 13-24, JYP encourages Jewish youth worldwide to commit to being active, contributing members of their communities.
Founded by philanthropist and AEPi Brother Mike Leven, JYP is an initiative of The Jewish Future Promise designed to strengthen ties between Jewish youth organizations and their alums. By offering a free platform for alumni engagement, JYP creates lasting connections through meaningful shared experiences, including self-reflective letters stored in a time capsule. This innovative approach has captured hearts and minds, reinforcing JYP’s vital role in preserving Jewish identity and ensuring a vibrant future for future generations.
“Having so many of our brothers sign this pledge which commits them to maintaining their Jewish identity and being proud of their Jewish heritage, is indicative of both the men in our chapters today and our alumni who are active in Jewish communities around the world. While this has always been important, it has never been more important on our campuses and in our communities than it is today,” said Rob Derdiger, AEPi’s CEO. “We’re proud to reach this milestone and look forward to continuing these efforts. We’re also proud that our fraternity brother, Mike Leven, is the catalyst behind this very important effort.”
“Reaching this milestone of 10,000 Alpha Epsilon Pi brothers signing the Jewish Youth Promise is a testament to the strength and dedication of young Jewish leaders committed to ensuring a vibrant Jewish future. As an AEPi brother, I know firsthand the values this fraternity instills—leadership, responsibility and a deep connection to Jewish identity. I am incredibly proud of these young men for making this promise and stepping up to be the future of our people,” said Mike Leven, AEPi Brother and founder of The Jewish Youth Promise.
“Seeing 10,000 AEPi brothers and surpassing 30,000 total signers is inspiring and powerful. This milestone reflects the deep commitment of young Jewish leaders to their identity, community, and future. AEPi has always been about strengthening Jewish pride and leadership, and this promise ensures that our impact will continue for generations to come. Now more than ever, it’s crucial that we stand together and take action to preserve and strengthen the Jewish future,” said Josh Schalk, AEPi Brother and executive director of Jewish Future Promise.
