In this Issue:

• JUF Job Fair - a Tremendous Success!

• Professional Networking Happy Hour: Thursday, July 9

• Answer the Call: Wednesday, July 22

• WYLD Party in the Park: Thursday, August 20

• Family Vacations at JCC's Perlstein in Wisconsin

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The JUF Job Fair was held this past Wednesday, June 24 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Jewish Federation building. With over 300 participants, representatives from over 40 companies, career counseling, resume checks and workshops on the hour, this day was a tremendous success! To read an article or view a video on the job fair, please visit the YLD website.

If you missed the job fair and/or would like more help with your job search, Jewish Vocational Service provides a variety of support and networking events through the Jewish Employment Network. For more details, visit www.jvschicago.org/career. If you are interested in scheduling an appointment with a career counselor call (312) 673-3437 or e-mail jvsjen@jvschicago.org.

Network with other young Jewish professionals and enjoy a few drinks with friends. Join the Business Professionals Network (BPN) of the Young Leadership Division on Thursday, July 9, for a networking happy hour. The event will take place at District Bar (170 W. Ontario St., Chicago) at 6:00 p.m. There is no cost to attend and each participant will receive one drink ticket for wine or beer. You must register in advance to receive a drink ticket.

Register Online. For more information, please contact Lindsay Koltun in the YLD office at (312) 444-2833.

Come help us reach our goal for the 2009 Jewish United Fund Annual Campaign at our "Answer the Call" Phonothon. YLD Night is Wednesday, July 22 at the Jewish Federation building’s Lillian and Larry Goodman Conference Center (30 S. Wells, Chicago). Dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m. and phone calls will begin at 6:00 p.m. Every call can help make a difference!

Register Online. For more information, please contact Ariel Zipkin in the YLD office at (312) 357-4692.

Save the date for YLD’s annual “WYLD” Campaign event, WYLD Party in the Park, which will take place on Thursday, August 20. Enjoy a fun, summer night under the stars with friends! This event will take place at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum (2430 N Cannon Dr, Chicago) at 7:30 p.m. The cost to attend is $45, which includes open bar and dessert. This event requires a minimum gift of $55 to the 2009 Jewish United Fund Annual Campaign (which is not due until December and can be paid in installments).

Register Online. For more information, please view the WYLD Invitation or contact Lindsay Koltun in the YLD office at (312) 444-2833.

Share quality time with your family and get the benefits that only an all-inclusive Perlstein family vacation can provide. Vacation at JCC’s Perlstein Resort & Conference Center in Lake Delton, WI, adjacent to Camp Chi and minutes from the Wisconsin Dells.

• Day camp/day care for all age groups–infants to teens
• Family activities and events
• Nightly activities for adults and evening babysitting
• Relax and leave all of the Shabbat preparation to us!
• 3 kosher meals a day with snacks

Included activities, no additional fee: waterskiing, sailing, swimming, boating, arts & crafts, outdoor & indoor play spaces, rock climbing, mountain biking, horseback riding, archery, sports, yoga, field trips and more! For details visit www.gojcc.org/prcc, call 847.763.3603 or email prcc@gojcc.org.