This group is for those of you that own a social dog that likes to play and have a good time just like you do! We will meet at least once a month at a local fenced-in dog park for some puppy playtime. In the warmer months (April-October) we will also meet at doggie happy hours to socialize as our pups have some fun too. For those with high-energy dogs, there may also be an opportunity for spring time weekend runs on the Mt.Vernon trail and hikes at local parks.

Are you 21 to 25 years old? Do you want to meet new friends and hang out with other recent graduates and young professionals around town? Do you enjoy taking in all the excitement that DC has to offer? Then join the 25 & Under Cluster and find out why DC is the capital for the early twenty-something crowd!

Basically, it's like this: Your hosts, Jesse B. Rauch, Rachael Freedman, and Matthew Glick hope to provide you with a rich array of fun and exciting events, along with opportunities to meet other Jewish young professionals. Keep your eyes on your inbox for info. about our upcoming events (some of which will be collaborations between us and other amazing local Jewish organizations and Gesher City clusters).

We have put together a short survey to learn about what YOU want to do; for the link to the survey, to introduce yourself, to suggest events, etc., contact us via 25.30cluster@gmail.com.

Looking forward to seeing you soon!

Check us out on Facebook! Join the 25.30 Facebook group:

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Do you want to get out and have fun while meeting other Jewish young professionals around your own age? Then this cluster is for you. We're hoping to put together a group of 30-35 year olds who want to experience what the city and its environs have to offer.

"New and marginally improved. It has been quiet for a while but the Concert Cluster is back. Whether you'd like to expand your musical horizons or meet people who share your tastes, this cluster is for anyone who enjoys seeing live music. We'll try to have an official event once a month plus you can post any concerts that interest you."

"If you are interested in trying something new, or if you already contra or swing dance and want to meet others who share your enthusiasm, the Contra/Swing Dance Cluster is for you. Most contra and swing dances take place at the Spanish Ballroom in Glen Echo Park and include a beginner's lesson. We also can meet for dinner beforehand or go for drinks afterward. For those who get hooked, there are dance weekends and folk festivals we can check out."

Whatever happened to that scrapbook you started to put together from your last vacation? Or that unfinished baby blanket collecting dust in your closet? Or are you just looking to start a new project? Members will meet to work on a selected craft project OR you can bring your UFOs (Unfinished Objects) and finish them! All skill levels are welcome!

If you are new to the area, a local art enthusiast or just want to meet people with the same interests, come join us as we explore the
city and the art scene. The DC metro area offers a diverse spectrum
of art viewing opportunities that include, but are not limited to, art openings, gallery presentations, museums tours and local theater events. Since its the DC metro area, we also venture out to metro accessible Virginia and Maryland locations.

Do you like Israeli dancing? Then you should come to RikudDC, which is geared for young Jewish professionals and students. Come meet up with your friends and make some new ones along the way! We meet every Sunday night at the DCJCC from 7-11pm. We do circles, lines, and couples dancing.

Whether you enjoy learning the easier dances at 7, or the advanced dances that are played well into the night, Rikud DC is an energy filled social group that everyone can enjoy!

SEE YOU THERE!!

"The name "salsa" correctly describes the flavor of this dance: HOT!! Danced correctly, there's a lot of shakin', shimmying, and hip action going on. Don't be deterred—you can learn how to achieve all of this action. The basic step of salsa can be accomplished with less than 10 minutes of practice. Beginners are especially encouraged to join since stumbling over each other is much more fun in groups. Dancers of all levels are welcomed. We'll be meeting at local salsa bars and even some dance studios in the Metro area for nights out that always start with a class. We will not only be going to clubs however, this cluster will participate in salsa clinics as well. Locales vary by night depending on the group's decisions. We're flexible, and prices will range from free to a maximum of $10. "

Do you have a grandparent who is a Holocaust survivor? Or are you interested in serving as a living link between the history of the Holocaust and today? The 3Gs are a group where grandchildren of Holocaust survivors and friends can meet, connect, share experiences and ideas, have social events, perform service activities, and help fight intolerance today. You do not have to be a grandchild of a Holocaust Survivor to join this cluster, just an have interest in preserving the memories of the Holocaust, educating others, making new friends, and taking action against genocide in today's world.

"This is a cluster for young professional Sefardic Jews ages 21-35. We will have events relative to our distinct culture, we will explore music, food and spend time making our own network. Events will include DC lounges, museums, cultural events, reading relevant texts. All Mizrahim and Sefardim are welcome (as well as anyone who is interested in Sefardic culture and history)."

This cluster is geared toward advanced learners of Hebrew who want a chance to practice their language skills with speakers of a similar level. It's not a class, just a conversation group. It doesn't matter when the last time you took a Hebrew class was, as long as you are willing to participate in conversation.

If you enjoy going to see the latest independent and foreign films, this is the cluster for you! We meet once every month to watch either a new release at a local arts cinema or meet at somebody's home for a home movie night and then socialize over coffee/dinner/drinks.

This cluster aims to meet the needs of those converting to Judaism (and those interested in what the process is like!): we’re equal parts support group, tour guide, cheerleader, and adopted family because let’s face it—conversion plagues you with questions. Should I convert? What movement fits me best? How do I find a supervising rabbi and spiritual home? Will I ever fit in? How will I live my Judaism? It would be nice to embark on this amazing, frustrating—and at times lonely—journey with others, supporting each other as we discover the answers to these questions for ourselves. Monthly themes connected to the holiday cycle will guide discussion at dinners, movie nights and concerts, and volunteer opportunities. We’ll visit different synagogues, host our own seder, struggle to pronounce “ch” correctly as Hebrew study buddies, and struggle through the awkward Christmas season together. Come join us!

Do you wish you could eat dim sum for every meal? Do you enjoy eating unidentifiable mush with your hands? Have you ever judged a first date based on what your companion ordered? Are your friends totally uninterested in sharing dishes with you? This cluster is for you!

We plan on finding the most authentic ethnic restaurants in the greater DC area and eating things that the average person wouldn't touch with a 2-foot chopstick. We'll aim for one outing per month, with an emphasis on family-style dining.

Do the following apply to you: You know the difference between porter and stout? You do not associate Belgium with chocolates? You use ‘malty’ and ‘hoppy’ as adjectives? If so, then this is your cluster. D.C. is a great town for beer lovers and we take full advantage at happy hours and other palette tingling events.

The cooking cluster is about recipes, cooking and just plain sharing your culinary experiences. Cooks of all skill levels are welcome, how does one get better without practice? We'll meet at least once a month for a potluck style dinner, but with a particular food or style that is a theme for the meal. Think Iron chef, but without Alton Brown. In addition there are many cooking classes offered in the area that we can check out! Note: All foods prepared might not be kosher.

This group will meet monthly for dinner at different metro-accessible DC area restaurants. It is a great chance to meet new people, check out the area, and eat good food all at once. Everyone will be responsible for paying for their own meals (including tip and tax). Due to lack of availability, restaurants will not be kosher, but each will have vegetarian options.

"love to see a good movie and then talk about it, and everything else while you eat. if you do this is the cluster for you.

"What’s better than sushi? Not much in my opinion. So why don’t we talk about it over some spicy tuna rolls, saki, and edamame? The Sushi Cluster will meet once a month to schmooze, eat some delish sushi, and talk about our next sushi meal. If this sounds good to you then join the Sushi Cluster. "

"The Veg life cluster is for vegetarians and vegans who want to meet people with similar lifestyle and beliefs. Cluster events will include picnics, discussions, Lectures, volunteering, tabling, recipe exchange, veg restaurants, holiday celebrations, day trips, and much more!"

"Looking to meet people in Anne Arundel or Prince George's Counties? If you live and/or work in this area, this is THE place to meet some faces and see some new places. You'll get connected to the Jewish community by meeting newcomers and established residents of this area as you attend fun, useful and interesting events together."

"Arlington, the best of both worlds. The comforts of the burbs, (who doesn't love Costco and Target), with enough high rises, chic restaurants, and hip bars for that big city feel . If you're interested in meeting fellow Arlingtonian's for happy hours at RiRa's, dancing at the Ballroom, and movies at the Draft House then this is the cluster for you."

Did you grow up or go to college in the Boston area or any of the New England states? Does the thought of visits to the farm stand in the fall, summers on Cape Cod or in the White Mountains, or fighting crowds moving into dorms in Boston on Labor Day weekend bring back fond memories? If you grew up or lived in the Boston area or New England at some point, this cluster is for you. We will be organizing various Boston/New England themed events such as dinners at Legal Sea Foods, coffee at Dunkin Donuts, watching Red Sox and Patriots games. It will be an opportunity to network and share stories with those that have roots in the real "birthplace of America."

This cluster is for all us "country bumpkins" (ok, more like suburbanites), in Fairfax County (aka Falls Church, Springfield, Reston, Fairfax, Lorton etc) who want to meet other young Jewish professionals in the community. We'll do wholesome "country" things that the Arlington cluster thinks they're too cool to do.

Past events: Treehouse camping, board games, country dancing, touch football, Harpers Ferry Hike, Tubing, bowling, services in Springfield, authentic Southern BBQ.

Chili fries at Ben's. Delirium at Wonderland. Praying you survive walking home from the metro. This is what the green line is all about. This cluster is for you: the hip, the tough, and the street smart that enjoy all the wonders that is life on DC's Green Line. We will have events including trivia nights at Wonderland, sporting fun at local playgrounds, brunches, shabbot dinners, a kick-ass purim carnival/houseparty and maybe even some local volunteering.

The Montgomery County Cluster is a network of Jewish professionals living or working in the Montgomery County area who want to interact and meet other Jewish professionals. You do not have to work or live in Montgomery County to be in the cluster - all are welcome. Once a month we will have social activities to learn more about Montgomery County and to meet new people. Ideas for activities are always welcomed, as are any questions about Montgomery County or the area in general. If you are new to the area welcome! If you are a long time resident and just wanting to meet others welcome too! "

"Do you miss pizza or bagels with taste? How about hamentashens with real jam inside, or Challah that is soft and chewy? Well, as members of the New York tri-state cluster, we will enjoy these goodies even if we have to import them by mail order like a food co-op. The tri-state cluster is officially in full effect. 718ers and people who grew close to New York City are in store for some New York tri-state fun and culture without having to go back home. We can celebrate and commiserate why we are here in DC and what we miss about our hometowns. We will attend themed events such as baseball games, food hunts, and other cultural outings that relate to the NY tri-state area. "

Do you live off the Red Line in DC? This cluster is for individuals living around Woodley Park/ Adams Morgan/ Cleveland Park areas in DC. We are going to be holding a variety of events in the area and with other clusters.

Join the Facebook group here:
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=65020867641

Are you new to the DC area and have left all of your good girl friends back home? Do you miss having girl friends to go out with on the weekends and want some friends to explore all that the DC metro area has to offer? Or have you lived here for a while and just want to meet more girlfriends who share similar interests? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this cluster is for you! City Sisterhood is the cluster where women go out to explore new restaurants, catch a good movie, visit a local museum, check out festivals, engage in community service or just hang out!

The GesherCity Young Couples Group is back! We organize the fun times, and you just bring your other "half." She has her friends, and he has his friends. Now it's time to share friends. This group is for men and women in their 20's and 30's who are married, engaged, or simply dating. Come as you are. Everyone is welcome, even if you are not new to the city.

Do you look at Tevye and Golde from Fiddler on the Roof and see a little of yourself? Do you know who Ruki Vverh are? Have you stuffed your mouth with blinchiki and caviar in a Russian restaurant right before dancing to Hava Nagila? Do you not eat before midnight at a wedding? And you've secretly wondered if the KGB is really dead? Well then we want you to enlist. We'll host at least one event a month and are open to suggestions for future gatherings.

"Don't Stop Believin" that DC has lost its groove. Come sing your heart out with the Karaoke Cluster! Whether you're an aspiring American Idol or singing in the shower is more your style, join us for monthly informal (and non-judgmental!) karaoke nights at various bars around the DC area.

Joining the LGBTQ cluster is a great way to get connected to all the programming for Queer Jews and their admirers in DC.

We attend events put on by GLOE and all members are encouraged to connect with the other existing social groups for gay Jews in DC. Join to find out more!

Click below to learn more about:
GLOE
Nice Jewish Boys
Nice Jewish Girls
Nice Jewish Men

This is a group that explores the great events that this city has to offer. The metro DC, Virginia, and Maryland area cover a lot of room and a lot of interesting aspects of life.

If you are new to the city or have been here for years, we look forward to experiencing the life that is in our Nation's capitol.

The EntryPointDC Moms and Moms-To-Be Cluster is for expecting and recent moms. We get together monthly for both family friendly activities and some girl time. The group aims to support moms to be and create a comforting community for exploring and dealing with baby related issues and joys.

Nights Out in DC is for fun-loving people looking to get out, meet new people, and have a good time in the Washington Metropolitan Area. If you enjoy going to happy hours, lounges, bars, exhibits, comedy clubs, and other special events, this cluster is for you!

Are you young professional who is looking to meet other Jews in the NoVA/DC region? Northern Virginia Young Jewish Professionals is for you! Northern Virginia Young Jewish Professionals (NOVA-YJP) is primarily a social group for young Jewish professionals, 21-39, in northern Virginia. Some of our past events have included karaoke, happy hours, and dinners.

Are you a well-dressed young professional? Do you enjoy drinks at the Four Seasons? Grabbing brunch at the Mandarin? A concert at the Kennedy Center? Would love to leave DC for a weekend touring Virginia’s wineries? Do you enjoy the city’s restaurants, shows and museums? Do you like having an eclectic group of friends and are craving to find that niche in the Jewish Community? If so, let’s get together to form a group of warm, Jewish young professional with similar tastes.

Itching for a chance to meet new people, and then impress them with your endless knowledge of useless factoids? If you enjoy good company, good drinks, and cheap food, trivia nights are some of the most fun you can have in a bar, especially if bars aren't your thing. Join us while we schmooze and feel smart all over the DC area, and maybe win some prizes. I guarantee a great time... but winning is entirely up to you!

Do you enjoy watching anime? Then Anime Afficionados is for you! We meet every month to watch and discuss movies and manga, J-Pop, area conventions and more!

****Look for this group on Facebook under "Gesher City Anime Afficianados Cluster", as we use it to coordinate RSVPs!*****

If you enjoy flying and aviation, like to listen to air traffic control chatter while watching airplanes take-off and land, and often look up to the sky wishing you were up there -- this cluster is for you!
Professionals, aviation geeks, and airplane and airline buffs, join fellow Jewish DC aviation enthusiasts for fun aviation related events.
Discover your passion for flying, gain new friends and even log some flight hours. Industry professionals and those simply with affinity for aviation will enjoy sharing their passion with other Jewish peers by going to air shows, area fly-ins, experiencing general aviation flying, going to museums, exploring local airports and aviation hot-spots, hearing interesting speakers, and simply enjoying good conversation while networking with other Jewish peers sharing this unique interest.
What are you waiting for? Join the Aviation Enthusiasts cluster and start spending more time in the air!

Formally the Starbucks Cluster. We have changed names because we are adventuring outside of Starbucks more and more. This cluster isn't all about the coffee it's also about meeting new people over a nice cup a coffee. Even if coffee isn't your thing come and join us for some good conversation with new and old friends. We will not only be visiting local Starbucks, but local coffee shops as well.

"Are you still a kid at heart? Do you love the fun and challenge of playing cardgames and board games? Are you looking to meet other Jewish people your age inthe area who share your enthusiasm for playing fun games of skill, knowledge,creativity, and luck? If so, then this cluster is for you! Players of all skill levels are welcome. The Game Night cluster has played Spades, Scrabble, Trivial Pursuit, Taboo, and Settlers of Catan. We've also had some good games of Pictionary, Cranium,Charades, Poker, and Apples to Apples. New games are always welcome! "

Are you in Grad school and or in the application process? Do you feel overwhelmed with your school work and work life and need a social outlet with people who get where you’re coming from? The Grad Students' Cluster fits you and your life. There will be at least one event per month that is metro accessible from your university!

Do you work in international affairs? Are you a student of it? Or do you just enjoy discussing it? Either way, this is the cluster for you! Do you want to meet new friends with a similar interest, network, and discuss the latest developments in the world? Whether you're on the left, right, or center, whatever your area of interest is, everyone is welcome. The world is large enough that we all have something to teach and something to learn. If this sounds fun to you, then join the International Affairs Cluster!

"Military Jews is a cluster for individuals affiliated with the US Armed Forces, either via family or direct service.Contrary to popular belief, there is a substantial number of Jews who serve in the US military and this group will provide an avenue for these individuals to network, make new friends and discuss any new issues that pertain to them. "

"Are you interested in Science and Engineering or just a fan of Science Fiction/Fantasy/Anime/etc.? If you are interested in hanging out with folks in similar fields (even if you like to avoid talking about it after work), check out the Sci-Tech cluster. Meet other "techies" through hanging out, games nights, movies, competitions, and fun activities in the community."

"Did you know that there is wine out there that isn’t Manishevitz?Well, there is and I think we should get out there and try some. You don’t have to be an expert, or know anything about wine to be in the cluster, although it can’t hurt. This cluster will be about exploring DC, Maryland and Virginia’s wine scene. Some of the events will include, wine tasting, wine festivals, going to wine bars, and just sitting back with a glass of wine and dessert. If this all sounds good then come out and try a new wine and meet some new people. "

The Bowling Cluster is for those of us who enjoy bowling in a fun, casual environment and is open to bowlers of all skill levels. We will meet at least once a month at bowling alleys in the DC area, but the location will also be determined by the group's input.

What’s better than getting outside and playing in the sun on a nice day? Or how about watching a game at a bar with a bunch of other people, getting to know each other over some drinks? This group is for anyone who enjoys playing or watching sports, regardless of his or her athleticism or breadth of knowledge. We’ll try to put together some basketball, kickball, softball, football, and wiffleball games, as well as any suggestions you may have. Join in on the fun!

It's back. The Pro Sports Cluster has returned to GesherCity and it is looking for people who want to catch a pro sports game with other young Jews in the area. The cluster will have a Washington Nationals focus, but by no means will it be baseball specific. In its previous incarnation, the cluster went to Capitals games as well as basketball games. Also, if any cluster member has an idea for an event I'm all ears. If you're interested in catching a ball game with a few friends, or making some new ones, please sign up.

This is a co-ed cluster for young professionals interested in recreational or competitive tennis. The cluster will have happy hours and try to maintain a listing of players with skill level, and contact information to help cluster members meet and find other tennis partners. Players can schedule their own matches and play at mutually convenient courts. The Cluster’s main goal is to help members meet other tennis players in the area. We will have a happy hour at a date and time to be decided to gauge interest and allow players to sign up for a tennis ladder.

Come play outside with the Great Outdoors cluster! Our main activities will be hiking, bicycling (mostly on paved bike paths), kayaking (flat water), and camping. There could be some rock-climbing or rafting, too. Most events will be metro accessible. Sometimes we will carpool for events further away, but we will make sure that you can participate whether or not you have a car. Join the cluster and bring your own ideas for outdoor events, and we will gladly accommodate.

The community service cluster meets one Sunday a month. We've been trying out a variety of volunteer opportunities, from painting and fix-up projects with Behrend Builders to food prep/serving projects with soup kitchens.