Let’s Meet Jewish Person Of The Week – Robin Richman

Where did you grow up?

Skokie, IL.

What did you do Jewish growing up?

I come from a very traditional family background. I went to Jewish day school all my life. Hillel Torah for elementary school and Ida Crown for highschool

What do you do now?

I’m still fairly traditional. I keep kosher (to my own rules) and observe most of the Holidays. I am more about the traditions as I think that’s what has kept the Jewish people alive.

Where did you go to school?

Brandeis University

What do you do for work?

I own an adventure travel company -with Jewish singles as one of my largest divisions. I also organize corporate retreats and trips, custom trips and organizational getaways.

What have you done throughout your career?

I started in public relations and marketing in Boston, where all my friends were very outdoorsy and adventurous. When I moved back to Chicago, I couldn’t find anyone to play with. So I (and two others) started organizing small events like a weekend bike camping trip or cross country ski trip, and people kept showing up. I was always a traveler and when I would come back from a trip, people would say that they wanted to join me next time I went.. so I started putting larger, more exotic trips together and we have a blast.

What is your favorite thing about traveling?

Meeting people with different backgrounds, traditions, foods, beliefs. And then finding the similarities. But ultimately, I love finding unique places and activities about a destination and creating a special experience for my trip participants.

What do you do for fun/to relax?

I love to hike, bike and cross country ski, but when I can’t, I head to the gym. I love a challenging work out. I also love to gather with a bottle of wine, girlfriends and a fireplace.

What is your favorite Jewish Chicago Event?

The Israeli Film Festival!

What is your favorite way to spend Shabbat?

I love making Shabbat dinner and having people over.

Top three things on your Chicago bucket list?

Learn how to stand up paddle in Lake Michigan
Get a group together for drinks in one of those heated clear domes
Get to all the recently opened restaurants in the city.

Tell us more about exciting travel opportunities coming up in 2020?!
Yes! We have a ski trip to Aspen Snowmass coming up in March 2020. We also have upcoming 2020 adventures going to Costa Rica, Brazil and more! Email robin@steppinoutadventures.com or call 773.960.7477 Find out more>>