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YJP Houston is going to New York

Encounter NYC 2027

Join our Houston group for the largest international weekend for young Jewish professionals.

Over MLK Weekend, more than a thousand young Jews from around the world gather in Crown Heights for a Shabbat that stays with you. Great speakers, live music, real conversations and a lot of new friends.

We're bringing a group from Houston, and we'd love for you to be part of it.

Depart HoustonThursday night, Jan 14
Return to HoustonSunday night, Jan 17
ProgramFri 9:00 AM to Sun 5:00 PM
LocationCrown Heights, Brooklyn
WhoAges 22 to 39, singles and couples
Cost$399, or $199 with Academy credit
Register for Encounter

Registration is on the international Encounter site. Once you sign up, send Rabbi Chaim a quick message so we can include you in the Houston group plans.

CYP Encounter, January 15 to 17, 2027, New York City

Houston to Crown Heights and back

Four days, one long weekend. You're home Sunday night with Monday off for MLK Day.

1

Thursday, Jan 14

Fly out

Head to New York Thursday evening. Encounter check in opens at 8:00 PM.

2

Friday, Jan 15

Shabbat begins

Programming starts at 9:00 AM, then we welcome Shabbat together with hundreds of young Jews.

3

Shabbat, Jan 16

A full Shabbat

Speakers, meals and community all day, then Havdalah and a Saturday night of music and dancing.

4

Sunday, Jan 17

Fly home

The program wraps at 5:00 PM with shuttles to JFK and LaGuardia. Back in Houston Sunday night.

What to expect

  • A Shabbat unlike any otherCandle lighting, davening and Shabbat meals with a crowd from every corner of the world.
  • Speakers worth hearingThoughtful voices from across the Jewish world.
  • The world's largest Jewish speed dating eventFor the singles. Totally optional, and a lot of fun.
  • Young Jews from around the globeFriendships that last well past the weekend.
  • Saturday night concertLive music and dancing after Havdalah.
  • Jewish pride you can feelThe kind you take home with you.

Registration

Prices go up on January 1, so it pays to sign up early.

CYP Academy participants

$199

Eligible Academy participants get a $200 Encounter credit off the current price.

Regular

$399

Through December 31, 2026

Late

$499

January 1 to 15, 2027

Fully refundable, less processing fees, until December 15, 2026. Nonrefundable after that.

Good to know

What's included

Registration covers all official Encounter programming for the weekend. Flights are not included.

Flights

Book a flight to New York for Thursday evening, and a return flight Sunday evening that leaves time for the 5:00 PM finish and the airport shuttle.

Where you'll stay

Already taken care of. Our Houston group will be staying in very nice short term rentals in the neighborhood, Thursday night through Sunday. We'll send you the details once you register.

Questions

Reach out to Rabbi Chaim and Chanie Lazaroff anytime. We're happy to help you figure out the trip.

Come with us to New York

Thursday, January 14 to Sunday, January 17, 2027

Register for Encounter
YJP Houston at Chabad of Uptown
CYP Encounter 2027, New York City