Welcome to YAD
The Young Adult Division (YAD) fosters Jewish identity, involvement, and responsibility among young Jewish Houstonians in order to sustain and enrich the vibrant community here at home, in Israel, and around the world. YAD welcomes young Jewish professionals in their 20s, 30s, and early 40s to participate in a dynamic forum for community building, leadership and service through social, cultural, and philanthropic activities. YAD is for singles, couples, and young familes. YAD is a division of the Jewish Federation of Greater Houston and a beneficiary of the community's Annual United Jewish Campaign. To view photos of YAD Live on March 17, 2008 featuring Y-Love, d.j. handler and Jake Break, with special guest Kosha Dillz, please click here.
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Boker Tov@benjy's is Back by Popular Demand
 Join YAD for brunch and dialogue about contemporary issues that affect our generation. Each month will feature a guest rabbi and a fresh topic. Boker Tov @ benjy's provides an opportunity to discuss and debate current issues within the context of Jewish tradition and You. Light brunch and morning libations will be provdied by benjy's in the Village. The final meeting will be held on: June 8 - facilitated by Rabbi Rob Haas of Congregation Emanu El Light brunch and morning libations will be provided by benjy's in the Village. Cover: $5 (no shows will be charged) Time: 11:00 a.m. to Noon Location: 2424 Dunstan For more information, contact Hayley Wasser by clicking here. To make reservations online, click here.
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Marriage 101
Marriage 101 is an 8-week workshop for engaged or newly married couples.
Wednesday evenings, 7:00 p.m to 8:30 p.m.
Classes begin Wednesday, June 18, 2008
5 sessions led by a JFS social worker
2 sessions led by a rabbi
1 session led by a financial planner
Some topics include:
*The Meaning of Love and Commitment
*The Art of Communication
*Conflict Resolution
*Parents, In-laws, and Friends
*Sexuality and Marriage
*Money Managment
Cost: $200 per coule (includes course materials, registration fee, and security costs)
Classes are held at Jewish Family Service, 4131 S. Braeswood Blvd.
Space is limited! Sign up early!
For more information, contact Hayley Wasser at 713-729-7000, ext. 335 or click here. To register online, please click here.
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Jewish Travel
Join Houston on our Connection 2009 Mission to Israel set for February 22, 2009 to March 3, 2009. Mission co-chairs are Rick and Paula Stein. This is an experience of a life-time. Now recruiting young adults to take part in special experiences tailored for our generation. Click here for information on the Connection 2009 Mission. Stay tuned for more details.
Join the National Young Leadership Summer Mission to Israel for Singles and Couples, June 29 - July 8, 2008. See Israel from the inside with young professionals from across North America. Click here for more information.
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Business and Professional Networking Brunch
 YAD held a Business and Professional Networking Brunch on Sunday, May 4, 2008 at the Four Seasons Hotel, 1300 Lamar. Keynote speaker Aaron Bisman presented an engaging discussion and dialogue on “My Journey as a Jewish Social Entrepreneur.” Co-chairs were Robyn and Brian Goldstein. To view photos from this event, please click here.
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How you can get involved.
There are a number of ways you can get involved in the Federation's Young Adult Division:
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More Jewish Young Adult Opportunities
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