YLD Summer Trip to Israel

Register today to join YLD for an incredible summer experience in Israel! The trip will take place June 24 to July 2. More Information

New to the Community?

New to the Community

Have coffee with us to learn about how to get involved with YLD. We’ll help you find your fit in Chicago’s Jewish Community. Email us to set up a coffee date!

Travel with YLD

YLD Summer Mission to Israel

In recent years we’ve been to New Orleans, Boston, Denver, Las Vegas and EVERY year we go to ISRAEL. Learn more about the upcoming trips in YLD.

Birthright Israel Alumni

Birthright Israel NEXT 2012

Are you a Birthright Israel alum? Host a Shabbat meal for your friends, and NEXT will help provide funding (up to $14/head) and resources so that you can start your weekend your way.

Past YLD Events

2012 Big Event with Jimmy Fallon

Find out more about past events in YLD.  Read articles, view photos, watch videos and learn all about the amazing things we’ve done in YLD!

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The Latest

36 Under 36 Nominations

We want you to be part of Double Chai in the Chi: Chicago's second annual Jewish 36 under 36 list! Nominate a leader in the community, people giving back through their work or just an overall extraordinary Jew. To Nominate »

Trades, Industries & Professions (TIP) Dinner Season

Join colleagues in your field of work for a night of networking and relevant professional programming. This year’s engaging speakers are Ambassador Yehuda Avner, Co-Founder & CEO of Whole Foods, John Mackey and Mayor of Newark, New Jersey, Cory Booker. Details and registration

Summer LEADS and LEADS Alumni Program

Summer LEADS registration is NOW OPEN! Explore the Jewish community and contemporary issues in this five-session program beginning on Wednesday, July 17. Details and registration

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