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About YJP

Who We Are YJP (Chabad Young Professionals) Fort Lauderdale is the premier hub for Jewish young adults and professionals in their 20s and 30s. We are a proud division of Chabad Lubavitch of Fort Lauderdale and the Greater Jewish Community, serving as a vibrant, open, and fast-growing space where young Jews from all backgrounds come together to connect, grow, and celebrate.

Our Focus: We Are a Family While we host incredible networking and high-energy social events, what truly sets YJP Fort Lauderdale apart is our culture: Above all else, we are a family. We don’t see you as just a face at a mixer; we see you as an essential part of our community. When you join YJP, you aren't just expanding your professional network—you are stepping into a lifelong support system where you truly belong.

What We Do: We offer the perfect balance of an upscale social scene, professional growth, and rich Jewish tradition:

• First Friday & Shabbat Dinners: Warm, high-energy Friday night dinners with great food, fine wine, and incredible conversation.

• Networking & Business Mixers: Connect with local leaders and fellow professionals to expand your career.

• Holiday After-Parties & Galas: From rooftop Chanukah parties to sunset mixers, we celebrate Jewish life in style.

• Social Impact & Interactive Classes: Give back to Fort Lauderdale through volunteer initiatives and engage in modern discussions on Jewish thought and business ethics.
 

Meet Rabbi Mendel and Gitty Fayershteyn

Our Story: In 2021, we moved to Fort Lauderdale as a young family to build a fresh, vibrant space for the massive wave of young Jewish professionals relocating to the area.

Built on Quality & Love Our vision is simple: to offer upscale, meaningful experiences anchored in uncompromising quality and unconditional warmth.

Our Door is Always! Open You read that right! Family! While we may have never met you before, we are always looking to grow our extended family. Whether you are brand new to the city or a long-time local, we would love to meet you. Pull up a chair, and join the family.

Connect

We invite you to join us for our Shabbat and Holiday services, meals, classes, and community social events. If you have any questions or would like to learn more about our programs, don’t hesitate to reach out or follow us on our website and social media for updates, event information, and daily inspiration.

We are located at 3500 North Ocean Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33308.

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About Chabad Young Professionals

Chabad Young International builds communities of young Jews - post-college, pre-suburbs - and connects them globally. Our holistic blend of networking and professional opportunities nourishes the Jewish body. Our non-judgmental warmth embraces the Jewish soul. And, our personal relevance nurtures the Jewish spirit. We are highly localized, while simultaneously in-sync with the global community. With bottom-up initiative and top-down inspiration, we lead while inspiring others to do the same.