Programs
JPN hosts a variety of programs bringing together Jewish professionals in either all network or industry-specific events—from informal networking happy to formal programs with a speaker or panel. We offer programming for professionals in all stages of their careers, emerging and seasoned professionals alike.
Contact [email protected] to learn how to get involved in our mentorship program and/or networking groups.
Events
Signature Event: Real Estate and Financial Services Dinner
A fundraising and networking event for real estate professionals featuring a prominent industry expert. Coming late 2026!
Happy Hours
Join JUF Professionals Network and YLD’s Business Professionals Network for an evening of networking and socializing.
JREP Happy Hour Thursday, February 26
Young Finance Professionals Happy Hour Thursday, March 19
Bagels & Business
A free networking and learning opportunity for both emerging and seasoned business professionals. The program includes informal networking over a light breakfast followed by a speaker, briefing, or moderated discussion on a business topic.
JUF Professionals Network and JNDC: Bagels & Business Speed Networking Wednesday, February 18.
Mentorship
JUF Professional Women’s Network Mentorship Program
Join women from across the Chicago Jewish community in this unique mentorship program. Together, we will shape the next generation of Chicago’s Jewish female professionals. Applications opening soon!
Program highlights:
- Curated mentorship experience
- Network with both emerging and seasoned business professionals
- Enhance your professional skills and be a changemaker in our community
Networking
Young Real Estate Group
A dynamic network of emerging real estate professionals dedicated to innovation and excellence in the Chicago property market.
Young Lawyers Group
A vibrant community of young legal professionals committed to advancing their careers and making a positive impact in the legal field.
Young Financial Services Group
A forward-thinking collective of young professionals focused on driving growth and innovation in the finance industry.
Jewish adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities, like all of us, want the opportunity to participate, contribute and belong.
In partnership with JUF’s Tikkun Olam Volunteer Network (TOV), JUF and Encompass recently launched the Peer Inclusion Ambassador Program to provide inclusion opportunities in a wide array of naturally occurring social settings, including events hosted by JUF’s Young Leadership Division, Silverstein Base Chicago, OneTable, ChiTribe, Mem Global (Moishe House) and more. To participate in the Peer Inclusion Ambassador Program, contact TOV to request a Peer Inclusion Ambassador.
The Peer Inclusion Ambassador program builds on prior work to enhance inclusion in synagogues and congregations which culminated with mini-grants being awarded to fourteen congregations across Chicagoland representing each denomination to implement a wide array of inclusion projects including enhancements to building accessibility, the worship experience, congregational education, supplemental and religious school education and professional development.
*At present, agency partners include JCC Chicago, JCFS Chicago (including JVS), Keshet, Libenu, and Yachad.