BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Tufts Hillel - ECPv6.16.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Tufts Hillel 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:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240801T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240930T235900 DTSTAMP:20260517T030153 CREATED:20240710T184726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240815T233547Z UID:10002116-1722470400-1727740740@tuftshillel.org SUMMARY:First Year Hub DESCRIPTION:Welcome to our First Year Hub!\n\n\n\nBelow you’ll find answers to frequently asked questions\, Hillel resources\, and more information that we think will make your transition to Tufts a little easier. \n\n\n\nFAQ\n\n\n\nHow do I RSVP for Shabbat meals?\n \n\n\n\nYou can RSVP for Shabbat meals by texting the keywords below to 617-420-7411. \n\n\n\nText “DINNER” for Friday night Shabbat Dinner. \n\n\n\nText “LUNCH” for Saturday afternoon Shabbat lunch. \n\n\n\nOur first Shabbat dinner of the school year\, First Year Shabbat\, will be on Friday\, August 30th (once all first years have arrived on campus). \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nI’m moving in early for Pre-Orientation. How do I get a Shabbat Kit? \n \n\n\n\nHillel will be giving out free Shabbat Kits to those moving in early on Friday\, August 23rd. Shabbat Kits will include challah\, grape juice\, and dorm-friendly candles. \n\n\n\nYou can pick yours up during our Open House from 12-2pm. \n\n\n\nText “KIT” to 617-420-7411 to sign up for yours! \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nHow do I join the Tufts Hillel Class of 2028 groupme?\n \n\n\n\nYou can join the Tufts Hillel Class of 2028 groupme using this link. \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nJewish Life Resources\n\n\n\nAs you’re getting settled at Tufts\, we have several opportunities for religious experiences here on campus. Check out our offerings below or contact Katie Hamelburg\, our Curator of Religious Experience\, at kate.hamelburg@tufts.edu for more information! \n\n\n\nRitual Items\n \n\n\n\nMezuzas: We have mezuzas for you to borrow for the year\, if you would like to put one up in your dorm or apartment! We can help you put it\, and provide up if you would like.  \n\n\n\nSiddurs: If you would like your own siddur (prayer book)\, we have personal siddurs for you to take with you! We have Reform\, Conservative\, Orthodox (Ashkenaz)\, and Orthodox (Sephard) personal/travel siddurs. \n\n\n\nTefillin: If you would like to wear or practice trying tefillin\, we have spare tefillin for you to borrow! \n\n\n\nFor a Mezuza\, Siddur\, or Tefillin\, please fill out this form\, come to the Hillel building at 220 Packard Ave\, or contact Katie at kate.hamelburg@tufts.edu. \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nShabbat & Holidays\n \n\n\n\nWe have regular programming for Shabbat and Holidays\, ranging from meals\, traditional services (Reform and Conservative)\, alternative programming\, and more. \n\n\n\nFriday Nights:  \n\n\n\nWe have Conservative and Reform services each Friday\, held at the Hillel building (220 Packard Ave). For any updates to timing or location\, please visit the Hillel calendar at tuftshillel.org.  \n\n\n\nWe have weekly Shabbat Dinners held at Tufts Hillel. All information about the weekly Shabbat Dinner will be posted at tuftshillel.org.  \n\n\n\nSaturday Mornings:  \n\n\n\nWe have Conservative Shabbat Morning services held regularly throughout the semester. All dates and times will be posted on the Tufts Hillel calendar at tuftshillel.org.  \n\n\n\nWe have weekly Shabbat Lunches at Tufts Hillel\, on Saturdays at 12:00pm.  \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nGet Coffee with Katie\n \n\n\n\nLooking for more information about Jewish Life on campus? Questions about any of these offerings\, or don’t see something that you’re looking for on campus? Looking to meet a Hillel Staff Member? Katie would love to take you for coffee! To grab coffee with Katie\, please visit her Calendly link here.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nOpportunities\n\n\n\nLooking for an on-campus job? Tufts Hillel is hiring front desk workers!\n \n\n\n\nQualifications: \n\n\n\n\nOrganizational skills\n\n\n\nCommunications + interpersonal skills\n\n\n\nFamiliarity w/ Microsoft Office and Databases\n\n\n\n\nBenefits: \n\n\n\n\nPaid position and/or work study\n\n\n\nFlexible schedule: shifts available 9am-10pm\, weekdays and weekends\n\n\n\n\nIf interested email Marilyn.Goldman@tufts.edu ASAP \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nLooking for an on-campus volunteer opportunity? Tufts Hillel is looking for volunteers! \nOption 1: Volunteer to tutor for HCAP’s afterschool program! HCAP (Hillel Community Action Partners) has partnered with a local middle school to bring students to our building for Art\, STEM\, and homework help on Tuesdays and Thursdays during the school year. \n\n\n\nOption 2: Volunteer to be an ESL tutor! (more details to come) \n\n\n\nInterested in these opportunities? Stop by the Hillel Open House (on 8/23 and 8/28) or Hillel GIM (on TBA) to speak with the leaders of these programs. Interest form links coming soon. \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nStill can’t find what you’re looking for? Email our Student Life Coordinator at Natalie.Lopez@tufts.edu URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/first-year-hub/ CATEGORIES:Orientation Week ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tuftshillel.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/2023_8-O-Week-Collection-2-1-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240828T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240828T170000 DTSTAMP:20260517T030153 CREATED:20240708T182524Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240710T151220Z UID:10002109-1724835600-1724864400@tuftshillel.org SUMMARY:Hillel Open House DESCRIPTION:Stop by our building to meet our staff and student leaders\, enjoy light snacks and drinks\, and learn more about what Tufts Hillel has to offer! Open House is the great time for students and their families to learn more about our fun events\, resources for first years\, and ways to get involved in our vibrant Jewish community. URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/hillel-open-house-4/ LOCATION:Tufts Hillel\, 220 Packard Avenue\, Medford\, MA\, 02155\, United States CATEGORIES:Orientation Week ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tuftshillel.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/2023_8-O-Week-Collection-13.png ORGANIZER;CN="Hillel Student Board":MAILTO:ilan.persing@tufts.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240829T223000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240829T233000 DTSTAMP:20260517T030153 CREATED:20240708T182659Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240715T154228Z UID:10002111-1724970600-1724974200@tuftshillel.org SUMMARY:Late Night Chill DESCRIPTION:Come as you are (comfy clothes encouraged!) and join us at Hillel for some yummy snacks and great company as we relax after a long orientation day! All are welcome – come meet your Class of 2028 peers and hang! URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/late-night-chill-3/ LOCATION:Tufts Hillel\, 220 Packard Avenue\, Medford\, MA\, 02155\, United States CATEGORIES:Orientation Week ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tuftshillel.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/2023_8-O-Week-Collection-10.png ORGANIZER;CN="Hillel Student Board":MAILTO:ilan.persing@tufts.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240830T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240830T203000 DTSTAMP:20260517T030153 CREATED:20240708T183244Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240716T174103Z UID:10002112-1725039000-1725049800@tuftshillel.org SUMMARY:First Year Shabbat DESCRIPTION:Experience Shabbat with Hillel as we come together for a pre-neg\, services\, dinner\, and dessert! You may come to one\, two\, or all Shabbat events. We’re hosting pre-Shabbat food & music on Tisch Roof from 5:30pm to 6:00pm\, Conservative services (at Tisch Roof) and Reform services (at Hillel Garden) from 6:00pm to 7:00pm\, and Shabbat Dinner followed by dessert & board games at Tufts Hillel (220 Packard Ave) starting at 7:00pm. \n\n\n\nPlease register for Shabbat dinner by texting “DINNER” to 617-420-7411 by Thursday 8/29 @ 12pm and bring your Tufts ID upon arrival. Registration is highly encouraged\, but walk-ins are welcome. All food will be kosher and dinner will come with grape juice and delicious challah (along with allergy friendly options!). Students participating in Shabbat services and dinner are excused from the Conversations with CARE Program. Students attending Shabbat will be sent information from CARE following the program.  \n\n\n\n5:30pm: Pre-Shabbat Food and Music on Tisch Roof \n\n\n\n6:00pm: Services \n\n\n\n\nConservative Services on Tisch Roof\n\n\n\nReform Services at Garden outside of Hillel (we will walk from Tisch roof together)\n\n\n\n\n7:00pm: Shabbat Dinner at Hillel \n\n\n\nAfter dinner: Dessert and Board Games in Hillel Lounge URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/first-year-shabbat-2/ LOCATION:Tufts Hillel\, 220 Packard Avenue\, Medford\, MA\, 02155\, United States CATEGORIES:Orientation Week,Shabbat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tuftshillel.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/2023_8-O-Week-Collection-9.png ORGANIZER;CN="Hillel Student Board":MAILTO:ilan.persing@tufts.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240831T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240831T130000 DTSTAMP:20260517T030153 CREATED:20240708T183425Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240716T174137Z UID:10002113-1725098400-1725109200@tuftshillel.org SUMMARY:Shabbat Services\, Lunch\, and Relax DESCRIPTION:Join us for Shabbat morning! Spend time with your HFELs in services or join your HFELs in conversation for a relaxing Shabbat vibe. Shabbat lunch will start at noon following services – you may come to lunch with or without attending services. Please register for lunch by texting “LUNCH” to 617-420-7411 by Thursday 8/29 @ 12pm and bring your Tufts ID upon arrival. Registration is highly encouraged\, but walk-ins are welcome. All food will be kosher and lunch will come with grape juice and delicious challah (along with allergy friendly options!). \n\n\n\n10:00am: Conservative Services in downstairs chapel or relax with HFELs in Hillel Lounge \n\n\n\n12:00pm: Shabbat Lunch URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/shabbat-services-lunch-and-relax-2/ LOCATION:Tufts Hillel\, 220 Packard Avenue\, Medford\, MA\, 02155\, United States CATEGORIES:Orientation Week,Shabbat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tuftshillel.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/2023_8-O-Week-Collection-11.png ORGANIZER;CN="Hillel Student Board":MAILTO:ilan.persing@tufts.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240831T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240831T230000 DTSTAMP:20260517T030153 CREATED:20240708T183514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240710T151741Z UID:10002110-1725138000-1725145200@tuftshillel.org SUMMARY:Havdalah and JP Licks DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate the end of Shabbat with the symbolic ritual of Havdalah\, then head over to J.P. Licks in Davis Square for ice cream. It’s on us! Meet at Hillel. URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/havdalah-and-jp-licks-3/ LOCATION:Tufts Hillel\, 220 Packard Avenue\, Medford\, MA\, 02155\, United States CATEGORIES:Orientation Week ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tuftshillel.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/2023_8-O-Week-Collection-12.png ORGANIZER;CN="Hillel Student Board":MAILTO:ilan.persing@tufts.edu END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR