Young Adult Division (YAD)
The Young Adult Division (YAD) of Anshe Emet synagogue is composed of Jewish adults in their 20's and 30's from Lakeview, Lincoln Park, and other areas of the city and suburbs of Chicago.
The Young Adult Division holds Shabbat Services and dinner at 7:15 p.m. on the first Friday of each month. Shabbat programs are often attended by over 100 young adults. In addition, the Young Adult Division holds numerous other religious and social events throughout the year, including a book club and weekly basketball in the Anshe Emet gymnasium.
If you're looking for a spiritual outlet, a place to learn, a way to get involved in the Jewish community, or a welcoming community to make new friends, YAD has something for you! Please click here to see a schedule of upcoming YAD events.
To keep up to date on current events, please join our Facebook group
and/or sign up for our email list.
Ongoing YAD Events/Programs
YAD Co-Ed Sports
Come out every Thursday for basketball or volleyball in the Anshe Emet gymnasium. Join the Facebook group "YAD Co-ed Sports" for schedule and updates. Thursdays 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
YAD Second Saturdays
Join us on the second Saturday of the month as we participate in Shabbat morning services with Rose Crown Minyan in Malkov Chapel. Afterwards, we will sit together during the synagogue-wide Kiddush lunch. Services begin at 9:30 a.m. and we will have lunch at noon. RSVP via email to YAD.
YAD Hosts Community Shabbat Service
Join us as we host the congregation's Friday night services from 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. on the third Friday of each month. Services are "YAD-style" and are sure to be spirited and meaningful! The entire community is encouraged to attend
Upcoming YAD Events/Programs
Kosher Cooking Class
Monday, May 21, 7:00 p.m.
Join YAD on Monday, May 21st for our second class in our kosher cooking series. In this hands-on course, a professional chef will teach us how to make a variety of delicious dairy dishes. Learn how to cook these dishes on your own for Shavuot or any time! This class is free of charge, but space is limited. To register, you must email Jordana at yad@ansheemet.org by Friday, May 18.