Young Adults
Events
RSJ Shabbat
Join YLD and Silverstein Base Chicago for RSJ (Russian-Speaking Jews) Shabbat dinner at Luba & Bernard Friedman Base Loop. Enjoy delicious food and meet new people! Address and details will be provided the day before the program. Base Loop is proudly a part of Silverstein Base Chicago. This event is for young adults ages 22-39....
Northwest Color Me Connected: A Paint and Sip Night
Join the Northwest Suburban Synagogue Partnership for a fun, relaxing night of painting Judaic art, enjoying good company and great vibes! This program is supported by a JUF Young Adult Engagement Grant This event is for young Jewish adults ages 21-36.
YLD Summer Kickoff Bash
Summertime Chicago is officially here! Come celebrate with YLD and Silverstein Base Chicago at our Summer Kickoff Bash at Base Logan Square. Our outdoor bash will feature drinks, snacks, and schmoozing as we launch into the best time of year. This event is for young adults ages 22-39. If you are not 22-39 years old,...
Israeli Wine Tasting Night
Join YLD for our second annual Israeli Wine Tasting Night! The evening will feature light bites, great company, and a guided tasting of bold, Israeli wines led by a sommelier. Whether you’re a wine lover or just curious, come raise a glass and enjoy. L’chaim! If you are a Level Up or BGS member, you...
Celebrate Shabbat with Seniors at The Selfhelp Home
Join JUF Young Leadership Division (YLD) and JUF Tikkun Olam Volunteer Network (TOV) for a Shabbat service and Oneg, a social gathering held after Friday night Shabbat services, with residents of The Selfhelp Home Senior Living Community. The Oneg features light refreshments like challah and wine, but please note it will not be a full...
Volunteer with YLD and TOV this June
Join JUF Young Leadership Division and Tikkun Olam Volunteer Network to support KAM Isaiah Israel’s Food Justice and Sustainability Program. Volunteers will take part in hands-on work to help maintain vibrant growing spaces. Responsibilities vary week to week, but may include cleaning up the gardens, harvesting ripe fruits and vegetables, and assisting with seasonal projects...
Help in a Garden with YLD & TOV
Join the Chicago Park District for a morning at the Community Roots Community Garden! Volunteers will learn about local gardening while taking part in hands-on activities. Depending on the garden's needs, volunteers may help with trash pick-up, weeding, planting, watering, laying mulch and other special projects.
Suburbs Sip & Social
Join us in Highland Park for a morning of coffee, conversation, and connection! Stop by Double Cup Coffee between 11:00am-1:00pm for an afternoon of sipping and socializing with other young adults.
Heartbreak and Healing: A Pre-Tisha B’Av Learning
Join Rav Jonathan at the Anna and Fred Doppelt Base in Andersonville for a soulful and reflective learning about Tisha B'Av. We will learn about the history of the day, explore some of its spiritual contours and related customs, as well as put the day in context with our contemporary moment. At a time when...
20s Happy Hour
Looking to expand your circle and enjoy a night out? Join other Jewish young adults in their 20s for drinks and an evening of meeting new people. Includes entry and a drink.
30s Happy Hour
Are you in your 30s? Join YLD for a happy hour to mix and mingle with other young adults ages 30-39. Price includes entry and a drink.
Sunday Morning Schmooze
Start your Sunday morning at Oz Park! Grab a cup of coffee or tea from our beverage station, enjoy some music, and kick off your day connecting with other young adults.