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Minnette and Jerome Robinson Family Young Adult Division (YAD)

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The Minnette and Jerome Robinson Family Young Adult Division (YAD) is the home for an inclusive, vibrant, energized, Jewish young adult community! YAD engages young adults and professionals ages 22- 45 through social, educational, cultural & philanthropic programming that enriches lives, connecting us to our Jewish roots while building a Jewish future.

Honeymoon Israel

This program welcomes Houston couples of diverse backgrounds that are between the ages of 25-45 at the time of their Israel trip and who are early in their marriage or lifelong committed partnership.

Federation Events

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Whether you’re looking to engage in meaningful conversations, celebrate Jewish culture and holidays, support Israel, or take part in Tikkun Olam, the Jewish commitment to repairing the world, there’s something for everyone.

Ali Bamberger

2025 HOUSTON CO-CHAIR

Josh Barvin

Oren Bass

Josh Benporat

Alex Brown

Jason Busch

Hilary Cohen

Michael Drob

Jared Dubin

Aaron Lipman

2025 HOUSTON CO-CHAIR

Ilana Ellison

Emily Freedman

Adrian Heid

Michelle Kahan

Rose Kreditor

Ben Lipson

Mike Miles

Lorrianne Morrow

Oren Mushin

Rachel Newman

Alyssa O’Neill

Dustin Palmer

Matthew Putterman

Matt Reichenthal

Orel Shoham

Beth Ann Siegel

Lauren Slatko

Jennifer Varadi

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Get in touch with us! Contact Karyn Ullman to get started.

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Philanthropy Makes Our Work Possible

Philanthropy makes the Federation’s Young Adult Division possible. Participate in giving back.

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