The Young Adult Division (YAD) of the Jewish Federation of Greater New Orleans is comprised of young adults in the Greater New Orleans area between the ages of 25-45.  If you are male or female, single or married, have a family, and/or work as a professional, there is a place for you.  Enjoy great programs, enticing events, educational opportunities and have lots of fun while you help improve lives and better our community. 
 
YAD works strategically to provide a gateway for Jewish young adults to connect to the New Orleans Jewish community and make a real difference through leadership development, targeted social programs, and by preparing young adults to become more active members of the Jewish community as future leaders and philanthropists.  To achieve its mission, YAD hosts social, volunteer and fundraising events each year to reach out to the broader Jewish community.

Getting involved with YAD New Orleans is an exciting way to meet other young professionals who share your values and interests.  Join us and become part of the next generation of caring, Jewish New Orleanians who are making a difference in our community--and having a blast doing it!  YAD has many avenues for you to get involved.

For more information, to join or to let us know how you'd like to get involved, please contact Meredith Grabek at meredith@jewishnola.com or at 504-780-5604.

 

2009-2011 YAD Co-Chairs: Amy Berins Shapiro and Shea Soll
 
Social Committee Co-Chairs: Leigh Goodman and Jorie Kirschbaum
The Social division plans fun social events and offers great parties to meet other Jewish young adults.  We're very excited to introduce a new concept entitled "Schmooze and Booze: An engaging, social series" which will consist of high-end functions to be held on Thurdsays after work.  
 
Social Action Committee Co-Chairs: Sam Cohen and Julie Green
The Social Action division is comitted to Tikkun Olam--repairing the world--through community service.  We offer several meaningful volunteer service opportunities.
 
Young Families Committee Co-Chairs: Gilbert Braunig, Leslie Fawer and Sara Mayeux
The Young Families division plans programming and activities for both parents and children to further YAD's goals.  Bring your children to these events and be a kid yourself!  Even if you don't have kids, you can come and have tons of fun!
 
Campaign Committee Chair: Alan Kansas
The Campaign division personally solicits members of YAD in order for them to have the opportunity to make a gift to the Federation's Annual Campaign.  Committee members participate in the always-fun Super Sunday.  Help raise the essential funds needed to assist Jews all over the world.  Have fun and make a difference!
 
Leadership Development Committee Chair: Tamara Jacobson
Members of the United Jewish Communities (UJC) National Young Leadership Cabinet from New Orleans serve as the chair(s) of this committee.  The chairs plan educational events, recruit for UJC Young Leadership Conferences and helps to identify new young people who have moved to the community.  YAD educates young adults about how the Jewish Federation and its agencies helps Jews in New Orleans, in Israel and 59 other countries around the world.  The most promising young leaders between the ages of 30 and 40 are nominated by their local Federation professionals to participate in this incredible program.

On Sunday, July 11 the Young Families Committee invited families and friends to an afternoon of bowling at AMF Lanes in Kenner.  Over 40 people from the Jewish community and the New Orleans Women's Shelter got together for some bowling and snacks.  Click HERE to see the rest of the pictures.