YLD's Big Event Fundraiser 2025 @ Jewish United Fund

YLD's Big Event Fundraiser

Saturday, December 6, 2025

7:30 PM - 12:00 AM

The Salt Shed
1357 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60642

Overview

YLD's Big Event Fundraiser featuring stand-up comedy from headliner Iliza Shlesinger with opener Jared Freid.

7:30 PM Doors open

8:15 PM Show begins

After-party: DJ, late-night food, drinks, and more!

Dress Code: Cocktail Attire

Early bird prices end November 6:

$75 + a donation to JUF*
Includes a chance to win a photo with Iliza Shlesinger or Jared Freid

General ticket sales:

$85 + a donation to JUF*

Your event ticket includes:

Iliza Shlesinger stand-up comedy
Jared Freid stand-up comedy
3 drink tickets to be used during the after-party (cash bar available as well)
After-party featuring a DJ, late-night food, and more

Dietary laws will be observed.

*Your donation to the JUF Annual Campaign:
YLD's Big Event Fundraiser requires all guests to contribute at least $36 to the 2025 JUF Annual Campaign at the time of ticket sale. This donation is in addition to the cost of the event ticket. Thank you so much for your generosity and coming together for good!

Fair market value of this event is $75, which is not tax deductible.

Add to Calendar 12/6/2025 7:30 PM 12/6/2025 11:59 PM America/Chicago YLD's Big Event Fundraiser YLD's Big Event Fundraiser featuring stand-up comedy from headliner Iliza Shlesinger with opener Jared Freid. 7:30 PM Doors open • 8:15 PM Show begins (After-party: DJ, late-night food, drinks, and more!) • Dress Code: Cocktail Attire • Early bird prices end November 6: $75 + a donation to JUF* Includes a chance to win a photo with Iliza Shlesinger or Jared Freid • General ticket sales:$85 + a donation to JUF* • Your event ticket includes: Iliza Shlesinger stand-up comedy; Jared Freid stand-up comedy; 3 drink tickets 3 drink tickets to be used during the after-party (cash bar available as well); After-party featuring a DJ, late-night food, and more • Dietary laws will be observed. • *Your donation to the JUF Annual Campaign: YLD's Big Event Fundraiser requires all guests to contribute at least $36 to the 2025 JUF Annual Campaign at the time of ticket sale. This donation is in addition to the cost of the event ticket. Thank you so much for your generosity and coming together for good! • Fair market value of this event is $75, which is not tax deductible. The Salt Shed, 1357 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60642 aJDQHnqeczhbrdMxAmSw50667

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YLD's Big Event Fundraiser requires all guests to contribute at least $36 to the 2025 JUF Annual Campaign. To support the growing needs in our community, we ask that you consider increasing your gift from last year.

I would like to give:

$36 – Helps a family purchase a Chanukah gift for their child
$50 – Supports one month of supplemental medication assistance for a Holocaust survivor
$100 – Provides an hour of mental health counseling
$216 – Provides a legal counseling session for a survivor of domestic violence and makes you a Level Up member
$300 – Helps a refugee family furnish their apartment
$500 – Puts a Ukrainian refugee on a flight from Western Europe to a new life in Israel
$1,000 – Buys a bullet-proof vest for a security volunteer at a Jewish facility overseas and makes you a BGS member
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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 YLD@juf.org.

Ben-Gurion Society Members

(young adults aged 22-45 who donate $1,000+ to the JUF Annual Campaign)

Please RSVP for the BGS Pre-Party at The Salt Shed beginning at 7 PM.

Level Up Members

(young adults aged 22-29 who donate $216+ to the JUF Annual Campaign)

Please RSVP for the Level Up Pre-Party at The Salt Shed beginning at 7 PM.

All guests 21+ are welcome to attend YLD's Big Event Fundraiser. To request a Peer*, other assistance, or accommodations, write below or email YLD@juf.org.
*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.

CHARACTERS LEFT: 1000

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Overview

YLD's Big Event Fundraiser featuring stand-up comedy from headliner Iliza Shlesinger with opener Jared Freid.

7:30 PM Doors open

8:15 PM Show begins

After-party: DJ, late-night food, drinks, and more!

Dress Code: Cocktail Attire

Early bird prices end November 6:

$75 + a donation to JUF*
Includes a chance to win a photo with Iliza Shlesinger or Jared Freid

General ticket sales:

$85 + a donation to JUF*

Your event ticket includes:

Iliza Shlesinger stand-up comedy
Jared Freid stand-up comedy
3 drink tickets to be used during the after-party (cash bar available as well)
After-party featuring a DJ, late-night food, and more

Dietary laws will be observed.

Fair market value of this event is $75, which is not tax deductible.

When

Saturday, December 6, 2025
7:30 PM - 12:00 AM

Add to Calendar 12/6/2025 7:30 PM 12/6/2025 11:59 PM YLD's Big Event Fundraiser YLD's Big Event Fundraiser featuring stand-up comedy from headliner Iliza Shlesinger with opener Jared Freid. 7:30 PM Doors open • 8:15 PM Show begins (After-party: DJ, late-night food, drinks, and more!) • Dress Code: Cocktail Attire • Early bird prices end November 6: $75 + a donation to JUF* Includes a chance to win a photo with Iliza Shlesinger or Jared Freid • General ticket sales:$85 + a donation to JUF* • Your event ticket includes: Iliza Shlesinger stand-up comedy; Jared Freid stand-up comedy; 3 drink tickets 3 drink tickets to be used during the after-party (cash bar available as well); After-party featuring a DJ, late-night food, and more • Dietary laws will be observed. • *Your donation to the JUF Annual Campaign: YLD's Big Event Fundraiser requires all guests to contribute at least $36 to the 2025 JUF Annual Campaign at the time of ticket sale. This donation is in addition to the cost of the event ticket. Thank you so much for your generosity and coming together for good! • Fair market value of this event is $75, which is not tax deductible. The Salt Shed, 1357 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60642 America/Chicago aJDQHnqeczhbrdMxAmSw50667

Where

The Salt Shed
1357 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60642
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Contact

If you have questions about the event, or your donation to the JUF Annual Campaign, please contact YLD@juf.org or 312‑357‑4880.

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