Join YLD's Business Professional Network (BPN) and other Jewish young professionals for light breakfast and speed networking.
Please join us as we honor distinguished YLD Board alumni, recognize outgoing Board members and induct new Board members.
JUF is marching in the Chicago Pride Parade this year!
Join YLD Pride for a Pre-Pride Parade drop-in bagel brunch with beverages! This event will be hosted at a YLD Pride community member’s home in Lakeview and address will be given upon registration. The home is near the parade route and guests will be able to enjoy their bagel, schmear and drinks on the roof.
Shake up your night at YLD’s KOVAL Couples Cocktail Class! Meet other young Jewish couples while concocting your favorite cocktails at KOVAL, Chicago’s only award-winning Jewish-owned distillery.
Silverstein Base Hillel and YLD are teaming up to offer three new mini-LEARN series this summer! Three cohorts of young professionals will meet over light dinner with Rabbi Megan and Rav Ezra to explore what Judaism has to say about many of life's big questions while creating a new community as they learn together. Participants are welcome to sign up for any individual series or all three.
The Summer LEADS Program is a great way to meet new people in Chicago and offers an introductory exploration of the Jewish community in a fun, relaxed social setting. Groups will be formed in several areas of the city and separated by age. LEADS participants will join together for a bar event following most sessions.
Calling all foodies! Get excited for YLD's Summer Party of 8! Let YLD schedule a reservation at a restaurant for you and 7 others, giving you a chance for a fun night out with good food and new friends. After dinner, all parties of eight will meet up for an after-party at a central location.
Silverstein Base Hillel and YLD are teaming up to offer three new mini-LEARN series this summer! Three cohorts of young professionals will meet over light dinner with Rabbi Megan and Rav Ezra to explore what Judaism has to say about many of life's big questions while creating a new community as they learn together. Participants are welcome to sign up for any individual series or all three.
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