Young Adults are the future of the greater Palm Springs community, but for a number of years it's been hard to build a strong group. In 2006, a group of emerging leaders took a mission to Israel, but fizzled as some of the attendees moved from the area. In 2008, a small committee tried to bring grassroots fundraising to the desert, but that too fell on deaf ears. The board of the Federation still felt it important to their future to keep trying at a Young Adult Division.

In 2010, YAD was born. Young Adults last year hosted happy hour at the Yard House. December brought special guest speaker Dr. Ralph Nurnberger, Georgetown University Professor and Political Analyst for a group discussion.

This new affinity group also known as J-Connect  targets 25 to 45 year old adults who want to make a difference in their community and the lives of Jews in Israel and around the world. Consider learning more about YAD and the Jewish Federation