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Weekly Talmud Chaburah with Rabbi Brawer
Tufts Hillel 220 Packard Avenue, Medford, MA, United StatesJoin Rabbi Brawer Friday mornings for Talmud study. This opportunity is for those who have studied Talmud previously and want to develop their Talmud study skills. We will be studying select passages of Agadah. Coffee & Cake served! For more information contact Naftali, Naftali.Brawer@tufts.edu
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Seder and Succulents: Tu Bishvat
Join us for a Tu Bishvat celebration for a celebration of the trees! We’ll have an evening of discussion, community, food, plant potting and decorating, and celebrating the earth. Everyone […]
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Visualizing the Divine
Join Professor Chajes for an eye-opening exploration of ilanot, the ancient visual maps of Kabbalah. These intricate parchment scrolls, dating back to the 14th century, were used by Jewish mystics to map out the divine, blending spiritual insight with stunning imagery. Almost forgotten today, these "tree diagrams" offer a fresh perspective on how Kabbalists viewed […]
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Beat Midrash: A live performance and open conversation
Tufts Hillel Building 220 Packard Ave, Medford, MAJoin us at Hillel for “Beat Midrash,” a live performance and open conversation, followed by a dessert reception. With Neta Weiner and Stav Marin, explore how creative language shapes community and drives social change. Blending music, text, and movement, the performance weaves English, Hebrew, Arabic, and Yiddish to reflect diverse cultural roots. It tells the […]
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Hamantaschen and Hot Chocolate: A Queer Purim Text Study
Tufts Hillel Building 220 Packard Ave, Medford, MAHow can the story of Purim inspire us to embrace our most authentic selves? We will dive into traditional texts to explore how the story of Purim speaks to Queerness […]
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Rosh Chodesh Vision Board & Text Study Night
Tufts Hillel Building 220 Packard Ave, Medford, MAStep into the new month with intention and creativity! Explore thought-provoking Jewish texts, reflect on fresh beginnings, and create your own vision board to set meaningful goals for the weeks […]
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Shabbat Uncovered!
Shabbat Uncovered is a evening filled with delicious food and meaningful connection. As we enjoy pita, hummus, and falafel, we’ll explore the prayers of Friday Night Reform Shabbat Services, peeling back their layers to uncover their history, traditions, and personal significance. Whether you come for the falafel, the wisdom, or the company, this is a […]
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Freedom Isn’t Easy
Freedom Isn’t Easy: Growing Up and Getting Free in the Book of Exodus Passover is about leaving Egypt—but it’s also about people growing and changing along the way. In this lunch and learn, during Passover lunch at Hillel, we’ll look at Moses and others in the Exodus story and ask: What does freedom really mean? […]
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Seder Plate Exploration and Tasting
Have you ever wondered about the symbolism of the different items on the seder plate? Do you just love horseradish? Hillel will be hosting a lunch to explore the symbolism of the seder plate. We hope to enlighten your tastebuds!
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Matzah & Meaning
Tufts Hillel Building 220 Packard Ave, Medford, MAThe Jewish Womxn's Collective (JWC) is excited to host a panel with Rabbi Leah Nessbaum and Katie Hamelburg to engage in a discussion about uplifting the voices and experiences of minority genders in Jewish spaces.
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The Torah of Leadership: Torah Study with Rabbi Elie Lehmann
Tufts Hillel Building 220 Packard Ave, Medford, MAWe are excited to welcome Rabbi Elie Lehmann to Tufts for a thought-provoking evening. After community dinner, Rabbi Lehmann will guide us through "The Torah of Leadership: Balancing Healthy Doses of Humility, Arrogance, and Self-Confidence in Our Lives." Together, we’ll explore Jewish texts and reflect on what it means to lead with integrity—to hold space […]
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