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YLD’s Big Event Fundraiser 2026

Name: YLD’s Big Event Fundraiser 2026
Start: 2026-12-05T19:00:00-06:00
End: 2026-12-06T00:00:00-06:00
Location: The Salt Shed

December 5, 2026 • Saturday, 7:00 pm - December 6, 2026 • Sunday, 12:00 am

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Join us for an unforgettable night at this year’s Big Event Fundraiser featuring a mind blowing performance from Oz “The Mentalist” Pearlman. The night includes a pre-party with food and drinks, and an after-party with a DJ, photobooth, desserts, and more.

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Location
The Salt Shed, 1357 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL
Organizer
Ben Wolfson
Date December 5, 2026
Time 7:00 PM - 12:00 AM
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[email protected]
Cost $85 + donation
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$75 + a $36 Minimum Donation to the 2026 JUF Annual Campaign before November 6th - and $85 + a $36 Minimum Donation to the 2026 JUF Annual Campaign after November 6th "the calculations seem to be restricted to numbers and math functions. I could not incorporate logic with dates." The workaround was to set the price to the early-bird value and manually update it when the special expired --> November 6th

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A minimum contribution of $36 to JUF is required to purchase a ticket to the event. To support the growing needs in our community, we ask that you consider increasing your gift from last year.*

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$36.00 — Sends a community member to attend a holiday celebration at The ARK

$54.00 — One month of diapers for a family with a new baby

$100.00 — One month of supplemental food assistance for a Holocaust survivor in need

$216.00 — Hosts a meet-up for teens to establish and find Jewish community

$365.00 — Devises a safety plan for a parent and children who are survivors of domestic violence

$500.00 — Groceries and essentials for a new refugee family

$1000.00 — Multi-session group therapy for Israeli survivors of the October 7th attacks, and makes you a Ben-Gurion Society member if you are ages 22-45

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New to JUF? YLD’s Big Event Fundraiser requires all guests to give at least $36 to the 2025 JUF Annual Campaign at the time of ticket sale. This gift goes towards supporting the growing needs of Jews and non-Jews alike in Chicago, Israel, and around the world. Thank you for your support!

Already donated to JUF this year? This fundraiser requires all guests to give at least $36 at the time of registration. Anything you give now will become a one-time gift to the 2025 JUF Annual Campaign. Thank you for your generosity!

If you have additional questions about your gift, please contact [email protected].

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All guests 21+ are welcome to attend YLD's Big Event Fundraiser. To request a Peer*, other assistance, or accommodations, write below or email [email protected].
*The Peer Program matches young adults with disabilities to a similarly aged community member with inclusion training. The Peer is available to attend the event with you and provide whatever level of support is needed.

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