BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Tufts Hillel - ECPv6.16.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://tuftshillel.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Tufts Hillel REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T193000 DTSTAMP:20260517T024808 CREATED:20251113T201945Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251115T215156Z UID:10003223-1763577000-1763580600@tuftshillel.org SUMMARY:Everybody Wants This: A Conversation on Netflix's Most Popular Show DESCRIPTION:Identity | Relationships | Drama \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJust finished “Nobody Wants This” and need to share your thoughts? Come grab some snacks and debrief the show with your peers! We’ll dive into themes of identity\, interfaith relationships\, and how Judaism is portrayed in modern media. \n\n\n\nTo RSVP email Ariel.Hekier@tufts.edu URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/everybody-wants-this/ LOCATION:The Bayit\, 98 Packard Avenue\, Somerville\, MA\, 02144 CATEGORIES:Be Social,Be Social (Social Program) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tuftshillel.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/2025_11_10-everybody-wants-this-1-2025_11_19_Everybody-Wants-this-Landscape.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251122T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251122T133000 DTSTAMP:20260517T024808 CREATED:20251110T164500Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T164504Z UID:10003219-1763814600-1763818200@tuftshillel.org SUMMARY:Rosh Chodesh Bingo DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Rosh Chodesh\, the beginning of the new Jewish month\, with Bingo! We’ll be welcoming Kislev and giving away fun prizes\, including a Trader Joe’s fall-themed basket\, a movie night basket\, and a Hillel sweatshirt! URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/rosh-chodesh-bingo/ LOCATION:Tufts Hillel Building\, 220 Packard Ave\, Medford\, MA\, 02155 CATEGORIES:Be Social,Be Social (Social Program),Holidays,Shabbat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tuftshillel.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/2025_11_10_RoshChodeshBingo-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T210000 DTSTAMP:20260517T024808 CREATED:20251201T134603Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T143306Z UID:10003232-1765134000-1765141200@tuftshillel.org SUMMARY:ChanuCasino DESCRIPTION:Join us to roll your dreidels and try your luck at ChanuCasino! Come for fun games\, delicious sufganiyot (jelly donuts)\, and a chance to catch up with friends. URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/chanucasino-2/ CATEGORIES:Be Social,Be Social (Social Program),Holidays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tuftshillel.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2024_12_8_ChanuCasino-7.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T190000 DTSTAMP:20260517T024808 CREATED:20260115T143503Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T143516Z UID:10003243-1769104800-1769108400@tuftshillel.org SUMMARY:Nice Jewish 'Bos: What Does it Mean to be an NJB? DESCRIPTION:Swing by our first Nice Jewish ‘Bos (NJB) meeting! This week\, we’ll be discussing our group goals and what it means to be an NJB. Good vibes\, good guys\, good conversations and good eats. Dinner will be served. \n\n\n\nIntroducing NJB: Nice Jewish ‘Bos! This program explores what it means to be a Jewish man in the twenty-first century through conversations\, bonding activities\, and fun! Over four sessions throughout the semester\, will cover topics such as men’s mental health\, dating\, mitzvot (religious obligations)\, masculinity\, and more. URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/nice-jewish-bos-what-does-it-mean-to-be-an-njb/ LOCATION:Tufts Hillel Building\, 220 Packard Ave\, Medford\, MA\, 02155 CATEGORIES:Be Social,Be Social (Social Program),Jewish Learning ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tuftshillel.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026_01_15_NJBNiceJewishBos.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T193000 DTSTAMP:20260517T024808 CREATED:20260126T022350Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T022354Z UID:10003250-1769538600-1769542200@tuftshillel.org SUMMARY:Babka & Board Games DESCRIPTION:Come to Hillel for a fun\, low-key night with games\, babka\, and good vibes. URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/babka-board-games/ LOCATION:Tufts Hillel Building\, 220 Packard Ave\, Medford\, MA\, 02155 CATEGORIES:Be Social,Be Social (Social Program) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tuftshillel.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026_01_25_BabkaandBoardGames-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T133000 DTSTAMP:20260517T024808 CREATED:20260129T040112Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T040116Z UID:10003254-1770204600-1770211800@tuftshillel.org SUMMARY:Tu B'shvat: Pot Decorating & Planting DESCRIPTION:Stop by the Campus Center to celebrate Tu B’shvat! Join us to decorate a pot\, plant seeds\, snack on foods that grow from the Earth\, and learn about the Jewish holiday called the “New Year of the Trees.” Take your plant home to brighten your room and watch it grow all semester long! URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/tu-bshvat-pot-decorating-planting/ LOCATION:Campus Center\, 44 Professors Row\, Medford\, 02155 CATEGORIES:Be Social,Be Social (Social Program),Holidays,Jewish Learning ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tuftshillel.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026_01_28_TuBshvatPotDecoratingandPlanting-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T190000 DTSTAMP:20260517T024808 CREATED:20260115T144047Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T144051Z UID:10003244-1770314400-1770318000@tuftshillel.org SUMMARY:Nice Jewish 'Bos: Dating as an NJB DESCRIPTION:Growing up\, were you ever told you had to marry a Jew? Let’s talk about it this week at our second Nice Jewish ‘Bos (NJB) session. Snacks will be provided. \n\n\n\nIntroducing NJB: Nice Jewish ‘Bos! This program explores what it means to be a Jewish man in the twenty-first century through conversations\, bonding activities\, and fun! Over four sessions throughout the semester\, will cover topics such as men’s mental health\, dating\, mitzvot (religious obligations)\, masculinity\, and more. URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/nice-jewish-bos-dating-as-an-njb/ LOCATION:Tufts Hillel Building\, 220 Packard Ave\, Medford\, MA\, 02155 CATEGORIES:Be Social,Be Social (Social Program) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tuftshillel.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026_01_15_NJBNiceJewishBos.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T190000 DTSTAMP:20260517T024808 CREATED:20260213T210257Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T210301Z UID:10003279-1771351200-1771354800@tuftshillel.org SUMMARY:Read by the River Paint Party DESCRIPTION:Read by the River is an annual youth literacy carnival hosted by Tufts Hillel where local kids come and enjoy reading themed activities. \n\n\n\nHelp us prepare for this amazing event by painting decorations! This is a super fun way to destress after a long day and hang out with your friends. All artistic abilities are welcome. This year\, the carnival is circus themed\, so get ready to paint popcorn\, elephants\, balloons and more! URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/read-by-the-river-paint-party-2/ LOCATION:Tufts Hillel Building\, 220 Packard Ave\, Medford\, MA\, 02155 CATEGORIES:Be Social,Be Social (Social Program),Social Justice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tuftshillel.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026_2_13_ReadbytheRiverPaintParty-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T190000 DTSTAMP:20260517T024808 CREATED:20260222T040800Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260222T040805Z UID:10003283-1772042400-1772046000@tuftshillel.org SUMMARY:Nice Jewish 'Bos: Stress and Wellness DESCRIPTION:When was your last crash out? What caused it? This week at Nice Jewish ‘Bos\, join us for a conversation about stress and wellness. Snacks will be provided. \n\n\n\nNice Jewish ‘Bos (NJB) is a new series at Hillel exploring what it means to be a Jewish man in the 21st century. Join us! URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/nice-jewish-bos-stress-and-wellness/ LOCATION:Tufts Hillel Building\, 220 Packard Ave\, Medford\, MA\, 02155 CATEGORIES:Be Social,Be Social (Social Program),Jewish Learning ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tuftshillel.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026_01_15_NJBNiceJewishBos.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260302T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260302T210000 DTSTAMP:20260517T024808 CREATED:20260222T162253Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260222T162257Z UID:10003285-1772479800-1772485200@tuftshillel.org SUMMARY:Purim Masque-Rager DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate Purim at Hillel’s Masque-Rager and Variety Show! 🎭✨ \n\n\n\nWear your best costumes\, enjoy delicious foods and drinks\, and watch the Purim variety show featuring performances by the Jackson Jills\, sQ!\, and Fire-n-Flow\, plus our very own Purim spiel featuring the Hillel Student Board Religious Branch! URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/purim-masque-rager-2/ LOCATION:Tufts Hillel Building\, 220 Packard Ave\, Medford\, MA\, 02155 CATEGORIES:Be Social,Be Social (Social Program),Holidays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tuftshillel.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026_02_22-Purim-Masque-Rager-2-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T180000 DTSTAMP:20260517T024808 CREATED:20260311T040611Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T040615Z UID:10003294-1773334800-1773338400@tuftshillel.org SUMMARY:JQUEST: Second Event DESCRIPTION:Come join us at the second JQUEST event of the semester! Hangout\, meet new people\, and come have fun. URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/jquest-second-event/ LOCATION:Tufts Hillel\, 220 Packard Ave\, Medford\, 02155 CATEGORIES:Be Social ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tuftshillel.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026_2_21_JQUESTWelcomeEvent-4.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T200000 DTSTAMP:20260517T024808 CREATED:20260324T194032Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T194143Z UID:10003301-1774339200-1776369600@tuftshillel.org SUMMARY:Student Board Elections 2026 DESCRIPTION:Hillel Student Board elections are just around the corner! Check out the timeline below if you’re interested in running for a position and please reach out to Eli Fraiman (elijah.fraiman@tufts.edu) if you have any questions! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIntent-to-run\n\n\n\nCLICK HERE FOR INTENT TO RUN FORM \n\n\n\nInterested in taking on a leadership role next school year? Are you thinking about running for Hillel Student Board? Consider filling out the intent-to-run form! If you are planning to run for a position on the Tufts Hillel Student Board\, you must fill out the Intent-to-Run form by Sunday\, April 5th at 12pm ET. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nLeadership Interest Office Hours\n\n\n\nTuesday\, March 31st @ 5:30pm \n\n\n\nHave questions about Hillel’s leadership opportunities? Bring your questions to our office hours\, taking place during Community Dinner. All are welcome and representatives from several leadership opportunities will be present to answer questions about their groups and the application process. If you are unable to attend\, please email the relevant contacts and set up a time to talk. \n\n\n\n\nStudent Board \n\n\n\nPresident and Exec in general (Eli Fraiman): elijah.fraiman@tufts.edu \n\n\n\nSpiritual and Religious Life Branch (Sarah Grand): sarah.grand@tufts.edu \n\n\n\nCommunity Branch (Sydney Cohen): sydney.cohen@tufts.edu \n\n\n\nOperations VP/Treasurer (Eli Zimmerman): eli.zimmerman@tufts.edu \n\n\n\nEngagement VP (Samantha Kaplan): samantha.kaplan@tufts.edu \n\n\n\nCampus Relations Branch (Lexi Trifon): alexis.trifon@tufts.edu \n\n\n\nCommunity Building Fellows \n\n\n\nSenior Fellows \n\n\n\nYael Waxman: yael.waxman@tufts.edu \n\n\n\nSamantha Bernstein: samantha.schwartzbard_bernstein@tufts.edu \n\n\n\nShabbat Fellows \n\n\n\nTo learn more about getting involved with Shabbat Fellows\, please contact Katie Hamelburg kate.hamelburg@tufts.edu \n\n\n\nMedia Fellows \n\n\n\nFor questions regarding becoming a media fellow\, please contact Ilan Persing ilan.persing@tufts.edu \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nHillel Student Board Election Night\n\n\n\nTuesday\, April 14th @ 6:30pm \n\n\n\nCLICK HERE FOR THE VOTING FORM \n\n\n\nCome cast your vote! All candidates will deliver their speeches\, which will be available for viewing/reading in case you can’t make it. The voting form will go live as soon as speeches wrap up and remain open for 24 hours. The voting form will have a link to recorded speeches and written speeches (depending on position). Election results will be shared a few days after. URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/student-board-elections-2026/ CATEGORIES:Be Social ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tuftshillel.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Untitled-1-2-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T120000 DTSTAMP:20260517T024808 CREATED:20260323T143900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T143907Z UID:10003300-1774612800-1774612800@tuftshillel.org SUMMARY:Omanut M'Ahavah GIM DESCRIPTION:Interested in learning how to knit and crochet? Want to help out families in need? OMA does both with no prior experience necessary! Join us to create hats and blankets for babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Tufts Medical Center. Make some friends (and bring some too) while letting yourself mentally escape from schoolwork and life’s stresses. Come as you are to learn all about it – materials will be provided\, along with free food! We’d love to have you. URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/omanut-mahavah-gim/ LOCATION:Tufts Hillel Building\, 220 Packard Ave\, Medford\, MA\, 02155 CATEGORIES:Be Social,Be Social (Social Program),Social Justice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tuftshillel.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026_3_26_OmanutMahavahOMAGIM-2-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260405T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260405T150000 DTSTAMP:20260517T024808 CREATED:20260404T211235Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260404T211240Z UID:10003306-1775401200-1775401200@tuftshillel.org SUMMARY:Matzah Pizza Making DESCRIPTION:Come on over to Hillel to construct/assemble your own matzah pizza! URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/matzah-pizza-making-2/ LOCATION:Tufts Hillel Building\, 220 Packard Ave\, Medford\, MA\, 02155 CATEGORIES:Be Social,Be Social (Social Program),Holidays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tuftshillel.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Untitled-11.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T220000 DTSTAMP:20260517T024808 CREATED:20260406T002955Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T020541Z UID:10003308-1775766600-1775772000@tuftshillel.org SUMMARY:Mimouna DESCRIPTION:Come join us for Mimouna\, a traditional Moroccan Jewish party that celebrates the end of Passover and the return of Chametz! Make your own traditional Moroccan desserts\, enjoy the music\, learn more about Sephardic Judaism\, and enter to win a free JBL speaker. URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/mimouna/ LOCATION:Tufts Hillel Building\, 220 Packard Ave\, Medford\, MA\, 02155 CATEGORIES:Be Social,Be Social (Social Program),Holidays,Jewish Learning ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tuftshillel.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026_4_9_Mimouna-2-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T213000 DTSTAMP:20260517T024808 CREATED:20260320T000955Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T001052Z UID:10003298-1776369600-1776375000@tuftshillel.org SUMMARY:Karaoke Night DESCRIPTION:Join us for our all-Hillel Karaoke Night! Whether you are a professional singer or just in the shower\, come for a low-stakes night of singing\, dancing\, and having fun. Snacks and drinks will be provided. URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/karaoke/ LOCATION:Tufts Hillel Building\, 220 Packard Ave\, Medford\, MA\, 02155 CATEGORIES:Be Social,Be Social (Social Program) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tuftshillel.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2025_11_10_KaraokeNight-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T213000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T233000 DTSTAMP:20260517T024808 CREATED:20260413T031624Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T031627Z UID:10003312-1776979800-1776987000@tuftshillel.org SUMMARY:Tufts Hillel Formal DESCRIPTION:Tufts Hillel formal is back! Join us for a night of fun\, dancing\, snacks\, and friends! Dress is formal attire! URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/tufts-hillel-formal-3/ LOCATION:Tufts Hillel Building\, 220 Packard Ave\, Medford\, MA\, 02155 CATEGORIES:Be Social,Be Social (Social Program) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tuftshillel.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026_4_23_TuftsHillelFormal-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T171500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T181500 DTSTAMP:20260517T024808 CREATED:20260330T141403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T214706Z UID:10003305-1778865300-1779041700@tuftshillel.org SUMMARY:Graduation Weekend and Shabbat! DESCRIPTION:Join us for all or part of our graduation weekend\, meals\, programs\, and events. Everything you need to know is below. \n\n\n\nGet tickets now \n\n\n\nYou can expect great food\, connection with your community\, and time to connect with and say farewell to your fellow seniors\, families\, and staff. \n\n\n\nGraduation Weekend 2026 Schedule\n\n\n\nFriday\, May 15th \n\n\n\n5:15 – 6:00 pm: Hillel Open House Reception(Granoff Family Hillel Center\, 220 Packard Ave)  \n\n\n\n6:00 pm: Hillel Student-led Services(Granoff Family Hillel Center\, 220 Packard Ave) \n\n\n\n7:00 pm: Shabbat Dinner*Advance registration required-SIGN UP BELOW!(Granoff Family Hillel Center\, 220 Packard Ave) \n\n\n\nShabbat Dinner Pricing: \n\n\n\nGraduating Seniors ticket: Free of charge \n\n\n\nIndividual Dinner Ticket: $36 per person \n\n\n\n*Please note that the cost to Hillel for Graduation Shabbat dinner is over $50 per person. \n\n\n\nPlease consider a voluntary donation of $18\, $36\, or $72 to cover the cost for those who cannot pay full price. \n\n\n\nPlease email Marilyn.goldman@tufts.edu with any questions \n\n\n\nTickets URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/graduation-weekend-and-shabbat-2/ CATEGORIES:Be Social,Be Social (Social Program),Shabbat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tuftshillel.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/2023_4_20-Graduation-Shabbat-2-1.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR