Show off your random knowledge as YLD Pride tries to win it all at Duffy’s weekly trivia!
Put your wills, powers of attorney and guardianship knowledge to use as a volunteer attorney for the JUF Community Legal Services. JCLS provides individuals and families in need with access to free and much needed legal representation. JCLS is staffed entirely by volunteer attorneys who generously donate their time each year to provide pro bono legal assistance in civil matters. You will receive one CLE credit for attending this course.
Calling all foodies! Get excited for YLD’s annual 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.
Join the Back from Birthright Israel community as we relive our favorite Jewish party. Celebrate with us on Thursday February 28th from 6:00-9:00pm at The Bassment (353 W. Hubbard), one of Chicago's premiere live music venues!
Please join the JUF Financial Services, Lawyers and Real Estate & Building Trades for a night of drinks and dining, a multi-course dinner, tasting, and networking event.
Join YLD for a night of laughter at The Comedy Bar with rising comedian Chris Bader! Bader is a Chicago Laugh Factory regular, and has worked with the likes of Bob Saget, David Koechner, and more. We will be gathering prior to the show for drinks, dinner, and mingling on the first floor.
The Spring 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.
Join the JUF Young Leadership Division and Silverstien Base Hillel: Loop for a Purim celebration...costumes are encouraged!
The Crown Family Center for Jewish And Israel Studies At Northwestern University & The Jewish Federation Of Metropolitan Chicago proudly present the Philip M. & Ethel Klutznick Lecture in Jewish Civilization.
Explore Israel and JUF through a uniquely LGBTQ lens at this historic moment in time. Experience Israel's thriving, vibrant LGBTQ community against the complex cultural backdrop of the country. Tour Chicago’s partnership region, Kiryat Gat & Lachish & Shafir for a day of hands-on projects and interactive site visits. Witness the energy, tradition, and love as you travel with Federations from across North America and a local group of Chicagoans. Limited subsidies are available on a first come, first serve basis for Chicago travelers under the age of 40.
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