"If you are like many young adults, you have a very busy, on-the-go kind of life. This cluster is designed to allow busy young adults to discuss and share opinions on Jewish topics that are relevant to them on a daily basis. 30 minutes per month is all it takes to add some Jewish meaning and knowledge to your daily life. Come and join us as we discuss, laugh, and gain inspiration from the world’s best selling book (The Torah). This cluster will meet once a month and is led by Rabbi Avi Kula (of Torah and Turf fame). We will meet at Starbucks in Clayton on the corner of Forsyth and N. Central Avenue. This cluster is available for men and women, and Jews of any denomination, background, and knowledge level. We are looking forward to seeing you there!!

"Religion with more questions than answers. Shir Hadash: Progressive. Relevant. Judaism.Shir Hadash is an inclusive and egalitarian community. We welcome all Jews regardless of current levels or past practices of observance. Gay and Lesbian Jews, Jews by choice, minority Jews, and non-Jewish partners are all invited.Shir Hadash creates a sense of community and caring through the active engagement of its members in the way we conduct our services, approach social justice opportunities, and integrate music and the arts into our experience of Judaism.As a small, participatory community, we appreciate the involvement of all our members. New perspectives, intellectual curiosity, spiritual exploration, and creativity are encouraged and welcome. This is a hallmark of the Reconstructionist movement which seeks to integrate our Jewish identities with the world around us. The Reconstructionist movement was the first to ordain women, and gay and lesbian rabbis. And while we are proud of this past, we look forward to our future and growth."

"Queer Jews is a cluster for queer Jews and their friends and allies interested in hanging out together and other activities.Some of the things we will do are movie showings of films with queer and Jewish themes, social events like happy hours, a queer Shabbatdinner and discussions of gender and sexuality issues within Judaism."

JGrads: Jewish Graduate Student Association of St. Louis.
(org blurb) We are an organization dedicated to serving Jewishgraduate and professional students, and recent college graduates who reside in the St. Louis area. We build community through career-networking, happy hours, holiday celebrations, Jewish learning, service projects, Shabbat dinners, and speakers.
As a unifying body for Jewish students at St. Louis area graduate and professional schools, our committee is comprised of student liaisons from each school, who work together to envision, develop, and implement programs. We always welcome new program ideas and assistance, so contact us if you'd like to sign up or to serve as a member of the committee. We look forward to meeting you and hope you
get involved in the community.
JGrads is a division of Chabad on Campus serving Washington University in St. Louis.

"If you are in a graduate program at Washington University,Saint Louis University, UMSL, Maryville, or any other Saint Louis area university, this group is for you. The goal of this group is to provide you with any and all Jewish experiences you may need throughout your time at grad school. SLGS will be featuring Jewish holiday events at Saint Louis Hillel and will seek to provide other social and educational opportunities for graduate students. "

"JCC Maccabi Israel and Taglit-Birthright Israel are gearing up for another incredible 10-day adventure in Israel. Taglit-Birthright Israel will completely cover all the costs for this program – you won’t have to pay a penny. This once in-a-lifetime opportunity IS COMPLETELY FREE. Eligible participants will meet people your age from around the world, explore your Jewish heritage together, tour this amazing and beautiful country, and have more fun than you ever imagined. Registration Opens: September 10 and spots fill up quickly so tell everyone to go online and register here: http://register.birthrightisrael.com/. On the registration page, when asked to choose a trip organizer, be sure to choose JCC Maccabi Israel.This is not just another trip; it’s a journey. Here’s what JCC Maccabi Israel alumni had to say:· “Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to see Israel in all its natural beauty. I am forever grateful for this gift.”· “The effects of this experience will reach far beyond the ten days that I spent in Israel with the JCC Maccabi Israel/Taglit-birthright israel group.”· “I have made new friends, both American and Israeli, with whom I plan to stay in touch.”· “I found a love for our people: who we are, where we have come from, what we have become, and where we are going.” JCC Maccabi Israel is looking for young adults who meet the following eligibility requirements:1. Identify as being Jewish 2. Are between the ages of 20-26. Have never been to Israel on a peer group tour If you have any questions check out our website: www.jccmaccabiisrael.org or please us @ 800-732-1266 or info@jccmaccabiisrael.org "

"You are invited to join St. Louis graduate students and young adults for a free 10-day Israel adventure! This Taglit-birthright israel trip with Mayanot is available to young Jews—regardless of background, affiliation or practice—ages 21 through 26 years old who have never been to Israel on a educational tour with their peers. Even if you have gone to Israel with your family you are still eligible! This trip is geared to graduate students and young adults living in the St. Louis area and is scheduled to depart during the last week of December, 2008. For more on the trip please contact Chana Novack: cnovack@sbcglobal.net. You may visit www.MayanotIsrael.com for video, FAQ's and much more. Trip registration will begin on September 10, also at www.MayanotIsrael.com and can be expected to fill-up pretty early, so please register early! "

"The St. Louis Israel Connection (SLIC)’s mission is to foster a connection to Israel among young Jewish adults and to empower them to advocate on behalf of Israel in the Jewish and St. Louis community. SLIC provides a range of Israel-related programs planned by and designed for people in their 20’s and 30’s.SLIC is a program of the Jewish community Relations Council.If you are a young adult and passionate about Israel, this is the place to be!"

"Taglit-birthright israel: Mayanot offers free trips to Israel for Jewish college students and young adults. Together with young Israelis, enjoy adventurous touring and exciting activities. Discover ancient Israel while experiencing contemporary Israeli culture. Here is how it works: if you are Jewish, between 18 and 27 years old and have never visited Israel with an organized peer-group... You are eligible for a free 10-day adventure. The birthright israel gift includes airfare from a major US hub (usually New York), all hotels, a private coach with a licensed guide, all entry fees, and most meals. There are over 20 tour-providers and Mayanot is the most popular in St. Louis. We invite you to join the thousands who experienced Israel with Mayanot!Join this cluster and we'll keep you posted with registration information and work to coordinate special trips for St. Louisans. "

Join a bus full of St. Louis college students for an amazing ten day FREE adventure in Israel. Hike Masada, float in the Dead Sea, visit Jerusalem and the Western Wall, enjoy delicious Israeli food, and much more with your friends!

Why go with Hillel?

Hillel's program is the largest college Israel experience in history. Not only that, we are a name you can trust, with Hillel International behind each campus trip. As the St. Louis Hillel, we serve all students in the St Louis area and are proud to be a pluralistic and accepting organization.
Thanks to Taglit-Birthright Israel, if you are a Jewish young adult, 18-26, who has never been to Israel on an organized peer-group trip, now is your chance to visit Israel for free!

Though this initiative is primarily targeted to those who have never been to Israel, you may still be eligible if you have never been on an organized peer-group experience in Israel. Contact Marisa or Matt at 314-935-9040 or freeisraeltrip@stlouishillel.org for more information.

"This is a cluster for dog lovers. If you have a dog that is well-socialized (and vaccinated) then you should join this cluster. This is a cluster that allows our dogs to have some fun playtime while we get to hang out and make some new friends! Sign up now for this cluster, and then watch for our events on the calendar as the weather gets warmer!"

"CRYC is affiliated with Central Reform Congregation, a Jewish presence in the city of St. Louis. We are a group of adults in our 20s and 30s who get together every month for a variety of social, Judaic, and philanthropic events. We hope you will take the time to come meet the members of our cluster!"

"Do you enjoy meeting friends in a fun yet casual atmosphere? If so, then this cluster is for you. We meet at least once a month at a different restaurant/lounge around town to talk, drink, and unwind. Signup for this cluster to meet new young jewish adults in the area and gethappy for an hour (or two)!"

"HYP, the Hevrah of Young Professionals works to create community among Jews in their 20’s and 30’s in the St. Louis area through educational, spiritual, social justice, personal growth, and social activities. HYP is sponsored by Temple Israel. There’s no cost to join, and membership is open regardless of congregational affiliation."

Members of the Tribe in St. Louis (MOT) seeks to create an open environment for fostering social connections among Jewish singles in their twenties and thirties.

Rosh Chodesh group meets monthly on the holiday to:Celebrate with other Women!Discover New Rituals!Learn Feminine Traditions!Explore Your Spirituality!

"SINGLE? Bring a friend or come solo!MARRIED? Bring your spouse! MARRIED WITH CHILDREN? Book the Babysitter!If you are between 21 to 40 years old or know anyone that is, we have new and exciting events for YOU.Interact with other Young Adults in the Congregation. SEYA (Shaare Emeth Young Adults) is designed to cultivate social, cultural, and religious experiences, fostering a Jewish environment for you. Look for our future events. All events are open to members and friends.Get involved now! Give us your opinion and ideas!SEYA Soon!"

This cluster is perfect for people who like to experience the variety of excellent restaurants that St. Louis has to offer. We get together a couple times a month and try out a new restaurant. Sign up for our cluster and meet some great people and eat some great food!

This is a cluster for all you Texas Hole'em players out there. We get together about once a month with a $20 buy in. People of all experiences and skill levels are welcome!

"YABA: Young Adults @ Bais Abe is a new group at Bais Abraham Congregation dedicated to creating social, educational, and community service programming for young Jewish adults in their 20s and 30s. Our events are free and open to everyone interested in forming connections with other young adults in the St. Louis Jewish community.For more information on Bais Abraham, please see www.baisabe.com (YABA page coming soon)."

Join with others to volunteer the 2nd Tuesday of each month at Joint Neighborhood Ministries in Benton Park. Help with their food and clothes pantry and other future projects.

"YPD is for Jewish men and women in their 20s and 30s. YPD works to make and strengthen Jewish connections and create opportunities for young Jews to become involved in the Jewish community and in Federation. YPD activities include direct service projects, social programs, leadership development, educational programming and meaningful Israel experiences. YPD holds a seat on Jewish Federation’s board of directors."

"This cluster is opened to young, pro-choice adults (ages 21-35) who want to share their political, personal, and spiritual opinions about reproductive health issues. This cluster targets individuals who are determined to have their voices heard and are eager to fight for reproductive justice. Group members will find themselves linked to other local reproductive justice organizations, and can look forward to attending speaker based events, rallies, banquets, policy meetings etc. This group is linked nationally to SYRF (Spiritual Youth for Reproductive Freedom), a program begun by the Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice. "

A social network of Jewish women in their 20's and 30's interested in learning, connecting, and building relationships with other young women within the Jewish community.

"This is a cluster for anyone who is interested in going on bicycle rides in and around the St. Louis area. It will be a great opportunity to meet new people who like to ride, get some excercize, and experience the excellent biking that St. Louis offers. Sign up today and look out for our next ride!"

"Are you ready for some FOOTBALL? Then sign up for Torah and Turf. We meet once a week to study part of the Torah which will give us valuable insight that can help us in our daily lives.Then it is time to put on your game face for Flag Football! By the third week, we guarantee your snap counts will sound like Bible verses!"