Young Adults
Events
RSJ Picnic
Join YLD Russian Speaking Jews committee for a fun end of summer picnic! This picnic will be potluck style so please bring your favorite snacks. This event is for young...
WYLD
Presenting WYLD: YLD’s most epic summer party! Enjoy a night of music, drinks, connecting with other Jewish young adults in Chicago, and and celebrating this year's 36 Under 36 honorees!...
Deliver Rosh Hashanah food with YLD & TOV
Help deliver Rosh Hashanah food boxes to those in need so they can celebrate the holiday in a dignified way. No car required - volunteers will deliver boxes to units...
YLD Sundae Stroll
Join YLD for a sundae stroll! Enjoy a walk with other Jewish young adults and end the walk with a sweet treat from Kilwins Ice Cream. Please note ice cream...
Class of 2026 Happy Hour
Join YLD for a night out with other recent grads at Winnie's Chicago! Meet new people and discover how to get involved with Chicago’s young adult Jewish community! Cost includes...
Edgewater Minyan Rosh Hashanah service & lunch at Anna & Fred Doppelt Base ANVL
Join Rav Jonathan and Hannah, alongside prayer and song leader Joey Becker for spirited and songful davening (prayer) at their home. We will use the traditional Rosh HaShanah liturgy to welcome in the New Year! Afterwards, join us for a casual lunch. Silverstein Base Chicago will never turn away participants due to inability to pay....
Metro Chicago Hillel Rosh Hashanah Community Service at DePaul
The High Holidays (HHD) are right around the corner, and for the fifth time, part of the Metro Chicago Hillel offerings will include a Reform service on the morning of Rosh Hashanah (day 1), hosted by DePaul University and DePaul Jewish Life! Whether this is your first HHD season away from home or you’ve come...
Newish & Jewish
Join us for a fantastic evening at YLD's Newish and Jewish Happy Hour! Whether you're new to the city or just looking for a fun night out, it's the perfect opportunity to meet and mingle with young adults in Chicago's Jewish community. This event is for young adults who are 22-39. If you are not...
Edgewater Minyan Yom Kippur Day at Anna & Fred Doppelt Base ANVL
Elevate your neshama (soul) with Rav Jonathan and Hannah, prayer and song leaders Joey Becker and Emily Feder this Yom Kippur. This service will combine contemplative practices with a songful recitation of the traditional liturgy. Silverstein Base Chicago will never turn anyone away based on financial ability. If payment would be a hardship, please reach...
Edgewater Minyan Neilah and Break Fast at Anna and Fred Doppelt Base ANVL
Join Rav Jonathan, Hannah and song and prayer leader Joey Becker for the dramatic and exuberant end of Yom Kippur! This service will combine contemplative practices with a songful recitation of the traditional liturgy. Silverstein Base Chicago will never turn away participants due to inability to pay. If you are a young adult and payment...
Fall LEADS 2026
LEADS brings together young Jewish adults for eight engaging sessions of meaningful conversations, authentic connections, and personal exploration of Jewish life and identity. You'll join a small group led by welcoming volunteer leaders to explore Jewish ideas, traditions, and modern life in a relaxed, inclusive setting with sessions at JUF and in your leaders' homes....
October 7th: Three Years Later
Join the Chicago Jewish Young Adult community on October 7th as we mark three years since the Hamas attacks on Israel and gather to reflect on how October 7th has continued to shape Jewish life, identity, and community in the diaspora. Through meaningful conversation and personal reflection, we will create space to share experiences, explore...