The mission of the Young Adult Division (YAD) of the Jewish Federation of Greater Houston is to foster Jewish identity, involvement, and responsibility among young Jewish Houstonians in order to sustain and enrich the vibrant Jewish community in Houston, Israel, and around the world. YAD offers dynamic social activities, educational programs, leadership development, and volunteer activities that are rooted in the Jewish values of tzedakah (social justice) and tikkun olam (repairing the world) and guided by the ideals of Jewish heritage.
YAD is open to single and married adults in their early 20s to early 40s. Membership is FREE.
YAD fulfills its mission in a variety of ways:
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.
Our Young Adults page is currently under construction - in the meantime check us out on facebook! Our groups page will allow you to see event info and network with other Young Jews in Houston! Thanks for your patience!
YAD (Federations Young Adult Division)
 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.
 Boker Tov @ benjy's provides an opportunity to discuss and debate current issues within the context of Jewish tradition and You. Each month there is a fresh topic and a featured guest rabbi. Boker Tov will kick off the first brunch in November 2008. Featured rabbis include Rabbi Brian Strauss of Congregation Beth Yeshurun, Rabbi Miller of Congregation Beth Israel, Rabbi Ranon Teller of Congregation Brith Shalom and Rabbi Rob Haas of Congregation Emanu El. Check back for more information about upcoming sessions of Boker Tov @ benjy's.
This 8-week workshop is currently full! If you are engaged or newly married, please check back - we will be offering this class again in Spring 2009.
Classes are held at Jewish Family Service, 4131 South Braeswood. The workshop is facilitated by JFS clinical professionals with guest presentations by a rabbi and 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 Management
For more information, contact Rene Kariel by clicking here.
Presented by Federation's Young Adult Division and Jewish Family Service.
There are a number of ways you can get involved in the Federation's Young Adult Division:
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