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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Marriage 101
Space is limited - please sign up while you still can!
Marriage 101 is an 8-week workshop for engaged or newly married couples. The series will take place on Thursday evenings, 7-8:30 p.m. Classes begin on Thursday, September 4, 2008 (in observance of Yom Kippur, class is canceled on October 9).
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
Cost: $200 per couple
(includes course materials, registration fee, and security costs)
Classes are held at Jewish Family Service, 4131 South Braeswood.
Space is limited! Sign up early! To register online, click here.
For more information, contact Rene Kariel by clicking here.
Presented by Federation's Young Adult Division and Jewish Family Service.
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YAD Film Screening - Live and Become
On Monday, September 15, 2008 at 7:00 p.m., join YAD as we present Sirak M. Sabahat, Ethiopian-Israeli writer, actor, and director of the film Live and Become. Participants will watch an extended length excerpt of the film and then have an exclusive question and answer session with Sirak Sabahat.
Tickets - $15.00 in advance
$20.00 at the door
Cost includes parking.
If you have a Rice University Student ID, you will be admitted free of charge.
The film screening will be held at the Rice University Media Center, Universtiy and Stockton Blvd., entrance #8. If you have any questions or would like to RSVP, please contact Rene Kariel by clicking here or at 713-729-7000, ext. 319.
If you would like to see the film in its entirety, we invite you to the community screening on Sunday, September 14, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. also held at Rice University Media Center. Admission to the full showing is $25.00 or free with Rice University Student ID.
Presented by Jewish Federation of Greater Houston's Young Adult Division (YAD), American Associates of Ben-Gurion University in the Negev, and Rice University.
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Election 2008: Political Trends and Analyses
 On Thursday, September 18, 2008 at 7:30 p.m., join Dr. Richard Murray of the University of Houston for a discussion about the ever-changing landscape of the 2008 presidential and state elections. An interactive question and answer session will be held after Dr. Murray's presentation. This event will be held at Brith Shalom 4610 Bellaire Blvd. Bellaire, Texas 77401 If you have questions or wish to RSVP, contact Phyllis Giniss by clicking here. Presented by Congregation Brith Shalom, Jewish Federation of Greater Houston's Community Relations Council (CRC) and Young Adult Division (YAD).
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Boker Tov@benjy's
 Boker Tov @ benjy's provides an opportunity to discuss and debate current issues within the context of Jewish tradition and You. This year featured a guest rabbi and a fresh topic each month. Rabbi Brian Strauss of Congregation Beth Yeshurun kicked off the first brunch on February 24. Rabbi Miller of Congregation Beth Israel was featured on March 16 , Rabbi Ranon Teller of Congregation Brith Shalom facilitated on May 4 and Rabbi Rob Haas of Congregatio Emanu El facilitated on June 8. Look for upcoming information about next year's Boker Tov @ benjy's.
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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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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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