Leadership Development

YLD Board of Directors

YLD’s Board of Directors represents the next generation of Jewish leaders in Chicago. Get to know the YLD Board of Directors and Professional Staff.

Gesher

Gesher is YLD’s year-long leadership development program that focuses on forming a connection between participants and the organized Jewish community. The Gesher experience provides participants with advanced leadership skills, team building activities, a network of experienced colleagues, and opportunities to take their volunteerism and Jewish communal involvement to the next level.

Ben Gurion Society

The Ben Gurion Society (BGS) is a national young leadership giving society that recognizes young professionals who make a commitment of at least $1,000 to the JUF Annual Campaign. YLD hosts an annual BGS reception to celebrate and honor the generosity of this group of donors.

Golda Meir Society

The Golda Meir Society honors our donors who contribute $2,500 or more to the JUF Annual Campaign.