An Evening with Avodah
THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2026

An Evening with Avodah

Avodah Chicago fundraiser & gallery tour

 

Avodah Chicago community members at 2024's gallery event

Join the Avodah community of current program participants, alumni, placement partners, supporters and friends to celebrate Avodah’s work in creating a Chicagoland full of more equity and justice.

Private gallery tour, drinks, and heavy hors d’oeuvres included.

Can’t make it, but want to support Avodah Chicago? Make a gift.

Date

May 14, 2026

Time

6:00 pm to 8:30 pm

Ticket cost

Location

VSG Contemporary

673 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60642

Sponsorships

Sponsoring this community event & fundraiser gives you an opportunity to greatly support the work of Avodah Chicago and provide Jewish leaders with the tools, experience, and networks they need to create change. Let’s work together to create a more just world.

In addition to the options below, we are offering personalized sponsorship packages for Avodah Alumni.

For all sponsorship options, please contact Emma Harmon at eharmon@avodah.net.

Underwriter - $5,000

  • Ten tickets to the event
  • Special recognition during the event
  • Acknowledgment in the event materials
  • Listing as an Underwriter Sponsor on the event invitation and in any social media posts
  • Listing (logo or name) as an Underwriter Sponsor on the event website

Mensch - $2,500

  • Eight tickets to the event
  • Special recognition during the event
  • Acknowledgment in the event materials
  • Listing as a Mensch Sponsor on the event invitation and in any social media posts
  • Listing (logo or name) as a Mensch Sponsor on the event webpage

Inspirer - $1,000

  • Six tickets to the event
  • Acknowledgment at the event
  • Acknowledgment in event materials
  • Listing as an Inspirer Sponsor on the event webpage

Sustainer - $500

  • Four tickets to the event
  • Acknowledgment at the event
  • Listing as a Sustainer Sponsor on the event webpage

Chaverim - $250

  • Two tickets to the event
  • Listing as a Chaverim Sponsor on the event webpage

Our Generous Sponsors

VSG Contemporary logo

Kay Berkson and Sidney Hollander

Avodah Chicago community members at 2024's gallery event
Avodah Chicago community members at 2024's gallery event
Avodah Chicago community members at 2024's gallery event

Accessibility

Entrance: There is one step to enter the gallery. There is a temporary wheelchair ramp that can be brought out for individuals in wheelchairs, although they will need someone to assist with pushing any wheelchair, as the slope is too great.

Seating: Seating for this event is extremely limited.

Public transportation: It’s a 5-minute walk from the Chicago Blue Line station.

Food: Food at this event will be a delicious vegetarian spread with plenty of plant-based options.

Restroom: There will be a gender-neutral restroom available throughout the event.

COVID-19: Avodah asks that all participants and event attendees practice COVID-19 safety when gathering in person. More information will be shared in a logistics email in advance of the event. At a minimum, please note that we ask attendees to be up-to-date on COVID-19 vaccines if you’re able to. Additionally, if you have been exposed to someone with a positive Covid test within a few days of the event and/or you are experiencing cold-like or Covid symptoms, we may ask you to remain home or to remain masked through the event. Thank you for helping to make Avodah gatherings feel safe and accessible to our diverse community.

Please share any dietary, accessibility, or other needs that you or your guests may have by reaching out to Emma at eharmon@avodah.net so that we can do our best to meet your needs.

Questions?

For event-related questions, please contact Emma at eharmon@avodah.net or (312) 766-1847.