YAD Houston

Celebrate Sukkot with YAD! ✨🎩

Join us on Thursday, October 1 at 6:30 PM for an evening of delicious food, amazing entertainment, and great company as we celebrate Sukkot together!

🍝🍣 Enjoy a pasta station and poke bowls
🎩 Experience an interactive magic show featuring magician Robert Berry
🥂 Open bar throughout the evening
🤝 In partnership with Young Jewish Professionals and Olami Houston

Gather with fellow young adults for a festive and magical night in the sukkah. We can't wait to celebrate with you!

🎟️ Register here: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/yadevents/event/sukkot2026/

🀄 YAD Mingle & Mahjong is back by popular demand!

Join us on Tuesday, September 8, from 6-8 PM for an evening of mahjong, mingling, and mitzvah-making.

✨ Beginner lessons & guided play
🀄 Open play for intermediate and experienced players
🍯 Rosh Hashanah-inspired bites & drinks
🎁 Mahjong-themed door prizes
🍎 Mitzvah project with Repair the World Houston: assemble holiday care packages and create cards for Meals on Wheels recipients

Whether you're learning for the first time or ready to play, come connect with fellow young adults, give back to the community, and celebrate a sweet New Year with YAD!

Summer may be winding down, but there's still time for one more round! 🌅

Join YAD for an end-of-summer happy hour filled with great people, good conversation, and a look ahead at what's coming up this year!

📅 Sunday, August 30
🕓 4:00-6:00 PM
📍 The Heights (location shared with registrants 48 hours prior)

🎟️ $10 registration
🍹 Includes 1 drink ticket
🥙 Light kosher bites provided

Whether you're new to YAD or already part of our community, we'd love to see you there!✨

https://secure.qgiv.com/for/yadevents/event/solongsummer/

Join Us in Celebrating Aviv & Shir 💙🇮🇱

After two incredible years of building meaningful connections between Houston and Israel, it's time to say lehitraot to our Shlichim, Aviv Ben-Tovim and Shir Benjamin.

Join YAD for a special evening as we thank Aviv and Shir for their impact on our community and give them the Texas send-off they deserve! 🤠

🗓️ Thursday, August 6
⏰ 7:00–9:00 PM
📍 Meyerland area (exact location shared with registered guests 48 hours before the event)

Enjoy Israeli bites, drinks, and great company as we celebrate their contributions, friendships, and the lasting connections they've helped create.

Register here: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/yadevents/event/sendoff/

🏳️‍🌈 Join us for YAD Pride 2026! 🏳️‍🌈

✨ Celebrate Pride Month with YAD on Thursday, June 25 at 6:30 PM!

We’re collaborating with Tony’s Place to support LGBTQ+ youth by assembling snack packs & hygiene kits, followed by a festive happy hour to connect and unwind. 🍹

Come share in the simcha (joy) and help create a space of pride, belonging, and Jewish unity! ✡️🌈

https://secure.qgiv.com/for/yadevents/event/yadpride2026/

🌟 Nominations are open for the Jewish Federation of Greater Houston’s 2026 Community Leadership Awards! 🌟

This is your chance to recognize outstanding leaders making an impact in our community.

🗓️ Deadline to nominate: Tuesday, June 9
🏆 Recipients will be honored at the Community Leadership Awards Night this fall

Let’s lift up the incredible leaders in our community—use the link below to view nomination criteria and submit a nomination today!

Community Leadership Awards - Jewish Federation of Greater Houston Learn how the Jewish Federation of Greater Houston supports educator growth through certified teacher development programs.

Join us on May 31, 2026 for a fun night at the ballpark as the Sugar Land Space Cowboys host a special Jewish Heritage Night—where community, culture, and baseball come together!⚾🌟

🎟️ Ticket Options:
• $30 Ticket – includes $15 for concessions/merch
• $19 Kosher Ticket – no concessions credit, but access to kosher options from Saba’s Wok & Grill 🍽️

💙 Show your Jewish pride and get your tickets now: https://www.gofevo.com/event/Jewishheritage344

Grab a seat at the table for Party of 8, THIS SUNDAY! ✨

Experience brunch with a curated group of 8 young adults at one of Houston’s top restaurants. Then, keep the energy blooming at our afterparty starting at 1:00 PM, featuring drinks, games, and the whole YAD community. Register now to brunch, connect, and celebrate spring! ☀️

https://form.jotform.com/260966004053149

🎉 New to Houston, new to YAD, or just looking to meet people? 🎉

Join us for New to Hou: YAD Happy Hour 🍕🍹
A relaxed night to connect and grow your Houston Jewish young adult network.

📅 Thursday, May 7
⏰ 6:30–8:30 PM
📍 Location shared 48 hours prior
🎟️ $10 (pizza + 1 drink)

Come solo or bring a friend—see you there! ✨

https://secure.qgiv.com/for/yadevents/event/newtohou/

Get ready for Houston’s biggest Yom Ha’atzmaut celebration!!
On Wednesday, April 22, join Jewish young adults for an unforgettable night celebrating Israel’s 78th birthday—filled with music, energy, and community.
Now more than ever, showing up together matters. Come celebrate Israel, connect, and be part of something bigger.
This citywide event brings together young Jewish professionals from across Houston for one incredible night.
Great music. Great people. The party you don’t want to miss.
Wear blue and white, bring your friends, and let’s celebrate!

https://secure.qgiv.com/for/yadevents-paid/event/yomhaatzmaut26/