In this Issue:

• Professional Networking Happy Hour: Thursday, July 9

• Answer the Call: Wednesday, July 22

• Stand Up Chicago: Monday, August 3

• WYLD Party in the Park: Thursday, August 20

• Blue and White Bar Night: Photos and Slideshow

• Film Release: Unmistaken Child

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Network with other young Jewish professionals and enjoy a few drinks with friends. Join the Business Professionals Network (BPN) of the Young Leadership Division tomorrow, 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.

Join us for an evening of community, solidarity, and laughter on behalf of the 2009 Jewish United Fund-Israel Emergency Fund. JUF presents STAND UP CHICAGO on Monday, August 3, 2009, featuring an evening with Don Rickles. The event will be held at the Auditorium Theatre (50 East Congress Parkway, Chicago). Doors will open at 6:00 p.m. and the program will begin at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $40 per person and must be purchased in advance through the JUF Website. Attendance at this event requires that each attendee make a meaningful commitment to the 2009 Jewish United Fund-Israel Emergency Fund. Your gift can be paid in installments and is not due in full until December of 2009.

For more information please call (312) 553-3530 or email StandUpChicago@juf.org.

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 be held 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.

This year’s Blue and White Bar Night was held on June 18, at Enclave. 14 Jewish organizations sponsored the event which featured a fashion show of the most talented and innovative Israeli designers. The evening was a huge success with over 400 people in attendance! View Photos and a Slideshow from the event.

Unmistaken Child is being released on July 24 in Chicago at the Music Box. This film is a documentary about a Tibetan Buddhist monk’s search for the reincarnation of his deceased master. The film has been picking up awards around the world. Israeli Director Nati Baratz followed the monk on his quest for 5.5 years as they traveled throughout the Far East. Find out more about Nati’s quest, or visit www.unmistakenchild.com for more information about the film.