YLD Programs

36 Under 36 Honorees are Here!

Take a look at this year’s 15th annual Double Chai in the Chi: Chicago’s Jewish 36 Under 36 list, celebrating talented and impactful Jewish young adults in our city, presented by YLD and Jewish Chicago: The JUF Magazine.

Jewish Chicago 101: LEADS

This unique series attracts hundreds of young adults each year by offering an introductory exploration of the Chicago Jewish community and contemporary issues in a relaxed, social setting. Small groups organized by age and location meet in several areas of the city and all LEADS participants come together following most sessions. The LEADS program runs twice a year—fall and spring. 

Registration is now closed. Come back in the fall!

Leadership, Development, Training and Education Series: Gesher

This program offers participants a unique opportunity to advance their leadership skills, develop relationships with fellow community leaders, explore the inner workings and operations of JUF, make a difference in the Chicago Jewish community and map out their own Jewish leadership journey.

Email [email protected] to join the interest list.

Tackle life’s tricky questions in small-group sessions: LEARN 

An ongoing program presented in partnership by Silverstein Base Chicago and YLD. A cohort of young professionals meets twice per month over dinner with a Rabbinic couple to explore what Judaism has to say about life’s big questions while creating a new community as they learn together.

Stay tuned for the Summer 2026 LEARN Program.