Upcoming Events
YLD Shul Shuffle with Anshe Emet YAD
Join YLD and Young Adult Division (YAD) for a young adult Shabbat Dinner. Begin the night with community Shabbat services at 6PM, followed by a Shabbat dinner at 7PM. Whether you’re coming to services, dinner,...
Expand Your Reach Through Networking
Whether you connect in person, online, in groups, at events or through your own personal relationships, doing it professionally and effectively is essential to your job search success. Networking workshop convenes February 9 at 11am. After...
Silverstein Base Lincoln Park Community Seder
Join Base LNCLN for our fifth annual Community First Night Seder on Wednesday, April 1st, at 7:15 pm. Our seder is a very special experience. You can expect delicious food, robust conversation, energetic singing, and...
20s & 30s First Night Seder at Base Logan Square
Join Base Logan Square for First Night Seder on Wednesday, April 1st at 7:30PM. We will start the Seder at ~7:50PM. Our seder is going to be a blast! You can expect delicious food, deep...
YLD Pride Visit to Holocaust Museum
Join YLD Pride for a visit to the Illinois Holocaust Museum. We’ll begin with a presentation by Leah Rauch on the LGBTQ+ experience during the Holocaust, followed by independent time to explore the museum. The...
Blue and White Bar Night 2026
Celebrate Israel’s Independence Day at one of YLD’s biggest parties of the year! The evening will feature Israeli Snacks, dancing, and more to ring in Israel’s 78th birthday. This event is for young adults ages...
YLD Lag BaOmer Bonfire with Silverstein Base Chicago
Join YLD and Silverstein Base Chicago for a Lag BaOmer celebration and bonfire! We begin collectively counting the Omer from the second night of Passover until Shavuot, the holiday we celebrate receiving the Torah. During...
YLD Pickleball 2026
Grab a partner and sign up for YLD’s Pickleball Event for some fun and friendly competition! Registration is $70 per team, covering both you and your partner. If you need help finding a partner, let...
David Broza at City Winery
City Winery Chicago Presents David Broza on Monday, May 11th at 7:30 PM! David Broza brings his charismatic and passionate performance style to City Winery Chicago for one night only. An internationally acclaimed artist, Broza is...
The Loop: The “L” Tracks That Shaped and Saved Chicago
If you enjoy Chicago history, then join us for this fascinating book review and discussion with author and journalist Patrick T. Reardon as he discusses his book The Loop. He’ll discuss how the elevated structure...
YLD Pride Happy Hour
Join YLD Pride for a fun evening Happy Hour at Big Chicks. Come stop by and have a drink and meet new friends! This event is for young adults ages 22-39. If you are not...
5th Annual Celebrity Fundraiser w/Jeremy Piven
Join us for Congregation B’nai Tikvah’s 5th Annual Celebrity Fundraiser, a night of comedy and conversation featuring Chicago’s very own Emmy Award-winning actor Jeremy Piven. Best known for his iconic role as Ari Gold on...
Young Lawyers Group Happy Hour 6-11-26
Join the JUF Young Lawyers Group (YLG) for a happy hour filled with networking and schmoozing. Summer associates are encouraged to attend! Ages 45 and under are welcome. If cost is a barrier, please reach...
Past Events
About Chicago Young Leadership Division (YLD)
YLD strengthens the community by offering opportunities for Jewish involvement and we are proud to offer a wide selection of programs including: happy hours, networking events, volunteer opportunities, sports leagues, etc., and, our signature event, YLD’s Big Event Fundraiser.