Henry Sholk

Henry's parents taught him to "be the change you want to see in the world."

He took their advice to heart and has been changing the world for good ever since-usually through his Jewish involvement. During college at University of Michigan, he served as vice chair of the Hillel and interned at the Jewish service movement called Repair the World.

After graduation, the Baltimore native moved to Chicago and immediately began to create community through JUF. In fact, he's participated in more than 80 JUF events (and counting) since moving here.

Amidst this most challenging Jewish year since October 7, Henry served as YLD Board President, with his tenure ending earlier this summer. Concurrently, he has sat on the Hillels of Illinois Governing Commission. Despite all the chaos in the world and his busy role as a Senior Manager of Revenue Management at United Airlines, Henry remains a calming presence.

As his friend wrote, "Henry is a constant force for bringing people together, creating community, and solving problems."

AGE:
31

PRONOUNS:
he/him/his

PRIMARY GIG:
Senior Manager of Revenue Management at United Airlines

ON THE SIDE:
Served (until June) as YLD Board President; moonlight as a want-to-be award-winning chef in my kitchen, and consume too much Michigan and Ravens football content.

SOMETHING MOST PEOPLE DON’T KNOW ABOUT ME:
I’ve run two half-marathons including one in Alaska – and that will be the closest I get to running a full marathon.

HOW YOU JEW IN CHICAGO:
Weekly Friday night Shabbat dinners with the best group of 12 friends.

WHAT IS YOUR PROUDEST ACCOMPLISHMENT IN THE LAST 10 YEARS:
The community of friends and support I have created here as a Chicago transplant; Chicago is truly “home” now.

IF TIME AND MONEY WERE LIMITLESS, I WOULD:
Probably be living the same life – except going to fancy restaurants and cocktail bars more frequently without feeling guilty about it.