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AGE-BASED Late 20's and Early 30's "Are you in your late 20’s or early 30’s and looking to meet new people in a fun, relaxed and social atmosphere? Do you ever want to do things around town and just don’t have anyone to do them with? Do you like movies, theater, museums, sports, restaurants, coffee, etc.? If the answer is "yes", then this cluster is for you! This cluster has been a success. There are over 200 members in this cluster. So… Why wait?… Just register and you can enjoy the company of many wonderful, intelligent, funny and definitely friendly people."
Mid-Twenties You're no longer fresh out of college, but maybe you've been working for a few years or you just finished grad school. You don't feel old yet, and you shouldn't - you're still young! But you don't necessarily like to hang out with those "kids" who just finished college. If so, this group is for you! This cluster is for Jewish young adults (aged 23-28) who are trying to find their place in a Jewish group in Boston. We'll try different Boston area restaurants, trivia nights, and enjoy drinks at happy hours to relieve us from the stress of being a 20-something. I would love to hear any ideas and/or suggestions you may have for events! Feel free to e-mail me anytime, and I hope to see you at a future event! I'm looking into planning fun events such as kayaking, softball games, museums, Shabbat dinners, and hiking, too!
GENERAL INTEREST Alternative/Independent Arts "Films at the MFA, Brattle, Kendall. Theater at ART and URT. Puppetry, poetry, performance art. Experimental music, local bands, bands with accordions, world music. Alternative comedy. Events in the immediate Boston area and perhaps further out in Massachusetts and the rest of New England. Interested in art with a point, however obscure that point is? Come on board!"
Books & Brunch "Every month or two, spend a Sunday morning discussing books over brunch. We choose books together, sometimes with Jewish themes or authors, but often not."
Crafts "Are you looking for a creative outlet? How about some company for your craft projects? Do you want to learn some new techniques for an existing hobby? Or make a birthday present for that special someone? If so, then this is the cluster for you! We'll explore a variety of crafts, including soap making, knitting, paint your own pottery, picture frame decorating, jewelry making, and more. All skill levels are welcome, so what are you waiting for? Get your creative juices flowing and sign up today"
Foodies Are you a twenty-something who is a self-described "foodie"? Do you go out of your way to find interesting food experiences? Curious who has the best chocolate cupcake in Boston? Want to know how to make a homemade cheese blintz? Our cluster is for passionate food lovers who want to share unique dining and food experiences with others like them. We will provide fun, casual, and unique events. We will visit cuisines of the world or a kosher restaurant in Brookline, try tempting tastings, take culinary walks/tours, rotate gourmet potlucks, share recipes, pass along food recommendations, discuss food writing, learn in a cooking class, and more!
International "Do you enjoy sampling international cuisine, viewing foreign films, or learning about international issues? If so, this is the cluster for you!"
Israel Welcome to the Israel Cluster of Gesher City! We are a group of young professionals who enjoy being in an Israeli atmosphere. We get together to hang out with fellow Israelites to learn about varying aspects of Israeli society, and to have a good time. Please feel free to email us at GCIsraelCluster@gmail.com. We hope to see your shining faces at our programming! L'hitraot (see you soon), Matt & Eliad, Israel Cluster Co-Coordinators
Outdoor "This cluster will include activities from day ski trips and rock climbing in the winter, to hiking and canoeing in the spring and fall, and much more. We will explore different areas and activities in the Boston area and sometimes venture into other parts of New England. No experience is necessary for our trips, and all levels are welcome. "
Vegetarians and Vegans "Choosing to not eat animals (and sometimes all animal products) is, for many people, a philosophy of life. This cluster is for people who want to hang out with others who share this philosophy, without having to sit next to the person who ordered the big bloody steak... We'll share thoughts, ideas, concerns, and just a meat free good time :) Events will include potlucks at members' homes, picnics, and scoping out vegetarian restaurants around town. Look forward to seeing you at an event soon!"
NEIGHBORHOOD CLUSTERS Brookline "Do you live or work in Brookline? Would you like to meet some warm, friendly Brookliners and make new friendships? If so, this cluster is right for you! We'll try different ethnic cuisines in area restaurants, have game nights, take walks along the reservoir in Cleveland Circle, attend plays and lectures, volunteer at the Boston Food Bank, discuss good books, have Shabbat dinners, watch movies at the Coolidge Corner Theater, and go out for ice cream together. I would love to hear your ideas for what types of events you'd like to see, too! Hope to see you at an event soon."
Cambridge/Somerville "For people who live in, work in, or just like being in Cambridge/Somerville: Join our cluster if you'd like to meet new friends and hang out with old ones! Eat some good food, be active and play outside, discuss, watch a great movie, mingle, laugh, and enjoy all that Cambridge/Somerville has to offer! This cluster has two new coordinators and we promise not to be cliquey or boring. E-mail with questions or suggestions for events. See you at an event soon!"
SOCIAL JUSTICE Environmental Interested in environmental issues? Concerned about global warming? This cluster will work on advocacy and educational projects as well as hands-on activities (river clean ups and the like) to help solve environmental problems. We are currently running a Greening Massachusetts Synagogues campaign. We are affiliated with the Coalition on the Environment and Jewish Life (www.coejl.org).
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Clusters

The Community Service Cluster poses quite formally at their first event, January 2007

Clusters: Jewish social events based on interest, age, or location

Have you ever moved to a new city or town and not known where the best place for pizza is? Have you ever wanted to go to a Shabbat dinner but didn't know where to go, or have anyone to go with? These are just some of the reasons GesherCity started Clusters.

A Cluster is a volunteer-led group based around a common interest, age group, or area of town. If you don't see one you like, you can suggest an idea for your own Cluster!

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Clusters: Jewish social events based on interest, age, or location