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SUMMARY:Israel Shabbat
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Israel Shabbat\, a celebration of Israeli culture\, creativity\, and achievements. We’ll explore some of the people\, ideas\, traditions\, and innovations that have shaped Israel and made an impact around the world\, from music\, food\, and the arts to science\, technology\, agriculture\, and more. \n\n\n\nThe evening will include opportunities to learn\, play\, and test your knowledge as we celebrate the many sides of Israeli life and culture together.
URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/israel-shabbat/
LOCATION:Tufts Hillel Building\, 220 Packard Ave\, Medford\, MA\, 02155
CATEGORIES:Shabbat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T180000
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SUMMARY:The Shabbat Test Bakery
DESCRIPTION:Do you love baking but live in a dorm? 🧁 Do you dream of sugar and spice and need a creative outlet? Do you just really want to have a hand in making delicious desserts for Shabbat? \n\n\n\nIf you answered yes to any of those questions\, join our brand-new pilot baking program: The Shabbat Test Bakery!!! 🍪✨ \n\n\n\nWe’ll meet on Thursday\, October 22 from 6–8 PM in the Hillel kitchen\, where we’ll bake up all sorts of goodies together! Our desserts will then be served at Shabbat the next day\, making this program all the more sweet 😉 \n\n\n\n🍰 Want to join us? Apply through the QR code or link in bio by October 8 at midnight! Bakers will be selected through a lottery system and notified by October 15. And if you can’t make it this time\, don’t worry—Marilyn and Naomi are already hard at work to make this pilot program a permanent part of Hillel! 🙂 \n\n\n\nGet ready to get baking!! 👩‍🍳🧁 \n\n\n\nSign up here: https://forms.gle/9vA1GV6UerqPsKYTA \n\n\n\nQuestions? Feel free to reach out to Naomi Gillis at naomi.gillis@tufts.edu.
URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/the-shabbat-test-bakery/
LOCATION:Tufts Hillel Building\, 220 Packard Ave\, Medford\, MA\, 02155
CATEGORIES:Be Social (Social Program),Shabbat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T130000
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SUMMARY:Music Shabbat
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/music-shabbat/
LOCATION:Tufts Hillel Building\, 220 Packard Ave\, Medford\, MA\, 02155
CATEGORIES:Shabbat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T210000
DTSTAMP:20260913T115450Z
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SUMMARY:Challah for Chesed
DESCRIPTION:Challah for Chesed is a student group committed to giving back through the tradition of baking challah. Each week\, we bake and sell delicious flavors like Chocolate Chip\, Cinnamon Sugar\, Everything Bagel\, Sweet Crumb\, and Plain. All proceeds support Family Table\, one of the largest Jewish food banks in Greater Boston\, helping provide meals to families in need. \n\n\n\nIn the Fall 2026 semester\, our bakes are on September 17th\, October 1st\, October 15th\, October 29th\, November 12th\, and December 3rd. \n\n\n\nYou can join us on Thursdays for… \n\n\n\nDough-Making: 3-4pm \n\n\n\nBraiding: 5-6pm \n\n\n\nBaking: 7-8pm \n\n\n\nSelling: 8-9pm \n\n\n\nSign up here to bake with us: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1gwh5K3jQw-jW_pK81vj7gW6oQ3AWssRpN6g8sXFJ3ew/edit?usp=sharing \n\n\n\nPre-order challah here: https://tuftshillel.myshopify.com/products/challah-for-chesed
URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/challah-for-chesed/2026-10-15/
CATEGORIES:Be Social,Holidays,Jewish Learning,Shabbat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261002T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261002T200000
DTSTAMP:20260925T120252Z
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SUMMARY:Torah Takeover Shabbat
DESCRIPTION:This weekend is all about the Torah and we’re so excited to celebrate with you! We kicked off our Jewish New Year festivities with Rosh Hashanah and now we’re ending them with two back-to-back holidays: Shemini Atzeret (the eighth day of assembly) & Simchat Torah (rejoicing in the Torah)! Shemini Atzeret begins Friday night and we’d love to see you for a special Shabbat celebration! Simchat Torah begins Saturday night and we’d love to see you back again for dancing\, singing\, more food\, and even more fun! \n\n\n\n6pm Services7pm Shabbat Dinner8pm Dessert
URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/torah-takeover-shabbat/
LOCATION:Tufts Hillel Building\, 220 Packard Ave\, Medford\, MA\, 02155
CATEGORIES:Shabbat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T210000
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SUMMARY:Challah for Chesed
DESCRIPTION:Challah for Chesed is a student group committed to giving back through the tradition of baking challah. Each week\, we bake and sell delicious flavors like Chocolate Chip\, Cinnamon Sugar\, Everything Bagel\, Sweet Crumb\, and Plain. All proceeds support Family Table\, one of the largest Jewish food banks in Greater Boston\, helping provide meals to families in need. \n\n\n\nIn the Fall 2026 semester\, our bakes are on September 17th\, October 1st\, October 15th\, October 29th\, November 12th\, and December 3rd. \n\n\n\nYou can join us on Thursdays for… \n\n\n\nDough-Making: 3-4pm \n\n\n\nBraiding: 5-6pm \n\n\n\nBaking: 7-8pm \n\n\n\nSelling: 8-9pm \n\n\n\nSign up here to bake with us: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1gwh5K3jQw-jW_pK81vj7gW6oQ3AWssRpN6g8sXFJ3ew/edit?usp=sharing \n\n\n\nPre-order challah here: https://tuftshillel.myshopify.com/products/challah-for-chesed
URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/challah-for-chesed/2026-10-01/
CATEGORIES:Be Social,Holidays,Jewish Learning,Shabbat
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SUMMARY:Farm to Table Shabbat
DESCRIPTION:This week we’re kicking off Sukkot\, the week-long harvest holiday\, by bringing back a beloved Hillel classic: Farm to Table Shabbat! \n\n\n\nWe’re excited to welcome you into our Sukkah\, a temporary outdoor structure that we build and gather in during Sukkot. Shabbat dinner will feature locally sourced\, seasonal favorites to kick off the fall\, and it will be the first of many meals you can enjoy in our Sukkah throughout the holiday. After dinner on Friday\, stay for storytelling\, songs\, & sweets in the Sukkah! \n\n\n\nShabbat Dinner Menu: Challah\, Wine\, Grape Juice\, Fall Salad with Sliced Local Apples\, Cranberry Orange Chicken and Tofu\, Fresh Local Green Beans\, Roasted Local Butternut Squash\, Herb Roasted Local Potatoes\, Fresh Fruit Salad \, Apple Crisp\, Cookies \n\n\n\nFull Weekend Schedule: \n\n\n\nFriday6pm Services7pm Farm to Table Shabbat Dinner \n\n\n\nSaturday10am Services12pm Holiday Lunch7:15pm Services7:30pm Holiday Dinner \n\n\n\nSunday10am Services12pm Holiday Lunch \n\n\n\nText “Dinner” to 617-420-7411 to register for Shabbat dinner! We can’t wait to see you.
URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/farm-to-table-shabbat/
CATEGORIES:High Holidays,Holidays,Shabbat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T200000
DTSTAMP:20260915T022406Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T022406Z
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SUMMARY:BBQ Shabbat
DESCRIPTION:New school year\, new Jewish year\, but the same annual BBQ Shabbat you know and love! We can’t wait to celebrate Shabbat with you! \n\n\n\nSchedule for Friday night: \n\n\n\n5:15pm BBQ Dinner \n\n\n\n6:20pm Community candle lighting then student-led Services \n\n\n\n7pm Oneg: Dessert and Board Games \n\n\n\nSchedule for Saturday night: \n\n\n\n6pm Seudah Shlishit (Light Dinner) & Havdalah \n\n\n\nJoin us for the whole night or drop in as short or long as you would like. We can’t wait to see you! \n\n\n\nText “Dinner” to 617-420-7411 to register for Shabbat dinner.
URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/bbq-shabbat-2/
LOCATION:Tufts Hillel\, 220 Packard Ave\, Medford\, Massachusetts\, 02155
CATEGORIES:Be Social,Holidays,Shabbat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T210000
DTSTAMP:20260913T115450Z
CREATED:20260913T115445Z
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SUMMARY:Challah for Chesed
DESCRIPTION:Challah for Chesed is a student group committed to giving back through the tradition of baking challah. Each week\, we bake and sell delicious flavors like Chocolate Chip\, Cinnamon Sugar\, Everything Bagel\, Sweet Crumb\, and Plain. All proceeds support Family Table\, one of the largest Jewish food banks in Greater Boston\, helping provide meals to families in need. \n\n\n\nIn the Fall 2026 semester\, our bakes are on September 17th\, October 1st\, October 15th\, October 29th\, November 12th\, and December 3rd. \n\n\n\nYou can join us on Thursdays for… \n\n\n\nDough-Making: 3-4pm \n\n\n\nBraiding: 5-6pm \n\n\n\nBaking: 7-8pm \n\n\n\nSelling: 8-9pm \n\n\n\nSign up here to bake with us: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1gwh5K3jQw-jW_pK81vj7gW6oQ3AWssRpN6g8sXFJ3ew/edit?usp=sharing \n\n\n\nPre-order challah here: https://tuftshillel.myshopify.com/products/challah-for-chesed
URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/challah-for-chesed/2026-09-17/
CATEGORIES:Be Social,Holidays,Jewish Learning,Shabbat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260905T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260905T120000
DTSTAMP:20260729T153531Z
CREATED:20260729T143535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T153531Z
UID:10003352-1788602400-1788609600@tuftshillel.org
SUMMARY:Shabbat Services\, Lunch\, and Relax
DESCRIPTION:Students of all backgrounds are welcome to attend! We have three options to spend Saturday Shabbat with us\, come to as many as you like. \n\n\n\nServices or Relax \n\n\n\nJoin us for Shabbat morning as we continue Shabbat celebrations at Tufts Hillel! However you are looking to spend your Shabbat morning on campus\, we’d love for you to join us! Choose from traditional Conservative morning services or a service alternative. \n\n\n\nLunch \n\n\n\nJoin us for lunch as we continue Shabbat celebrations at Tufts Hillel! Everyone is invited\, regardless of if you come for services before. All food will be kosher\, with allergy-friendly options available. \n\n\n\nPlease register for Shabbat lunch by texting “LUNCH” to 617-420-7411 by Friday\, September 4th at 11:00 a.m and please bring your Tufts ID. Registration for Shabbat lunch is highly encouraged\, but walk-ins are welcome. Students of all backgrounds are welcome to attend!
URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/shabbat-services-lunch-and-relax-4/
LOCATION:Tufts Hillel\, 220 Packard Avenue\, Medford\, MA\, 02155\, United States
CATEGORIES:Orientation Week,Shabbat
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hillel Student Board":MAILTO:ilan.persing@tufts.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260904T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260904T203000
DTSTAMP:20260729T151529Z
CREATED:20260729T144043Z
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SUMMARY:First Year Shabbat
DESCRIPTION:Experience Shabbat with Tufts Hillel\, as we come together for an evening of Shabbat celebrations!  \n\n\n\nStudents of all backgrounds are welcome to attend! We have four options to spend Friday night Shabbat with us\, come to as many as you like.  \n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n\n\nPre-Shabbat Food & Music Friday\, September 4th\, 5:30-6 PM \n\n\n\nLocation: Tisch Roof  \n\n\n\nWe will begin with a “Pre-Neg” (music\, appetizers\, and shmoozing) on Tisch Roof before we break off into Shabbat services. \n\n\n\nServices options – see below  \n\n\n\nFirst-Year Shabbat: Conservative Services  \n\n\n\nFriday\, September 4th\, 6-7 PM  \n\n\n\nLocation: Tisch Roof  \n\n\n\nWelcome Shabbat with your peers at our student-led services. At Conservative services\, you can expect traditional Hebrew liturgy (with English explanations)\, lots of spirited singing\, and possibly\, spontaneous dancing! \n\n\n\nFirst-Year Shabbat: Reform Services Friday\, September 4th\, 6-7 PM \n\n\n\nLocation Hillel Garden  \n\n\n\nBring in Shabbat with your peers at our student-led services. At Reform services\, you can expect Hebrew and English liturgy\, lots of spirited singing\, and musical instrumentation! \n\n\n\nFirst-Year Shabbat: Dinner Friday\, September 4th\, 7-8 PM \n\n\n\nLocation: Granoff Family Hillel Center  \n\n\n\nAfter services\, we’ll come together for Shabbat dinner in our dining room. All food will be kosher\, with allergy-friendly options available.  \n\n\n\nDinner will be followed by dessert and board games! Students participating in Shabbat at Hillel will be excused from the CARE show and will be sent follow up information directly from CARE. Please register for Shabbat dinner by texting “DINNER” to 617-420-7411 by Friday\, September 4th at 11:00 a.m. and please bring your Tufts ID.  \n\n\n\nRegistration for Shabbat dinner is highly encouraged\, but walk-ins are welcome.
URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/first-year-shabbat-4/
LOCATION:Tufts Hillel\, 220 Packard Avenue\, Medford\, MA\, 02155\, United States
CATEGORIES:Orientation Week,Shabbat
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hillel Student Board":MAILTO:ilan.persing@tufts.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T181500
DTSTAMP:20260515T214706Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T214706Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T173000
DTSTAMP:20260222T040309Z
CREATED:20260222T040305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260222T040309Z
UID:10003282-1772298000-1772299800@tuftshillel.org
SUMMARY:Niggun Circle
DESCRIPTION:Join Tufts Hillel for a Niggun Circle\, with soulful\, wordless Jewish melodies\, and gentle harmonies. No singing experience needed\, just come as you are! We’ll sit together and sing together before Havdalah!
URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/niggun-circle/
LOCATION:The Bayit\, 98 Packard Avenue\, Somerville\, MA\, 02144
CATEGORIES:Holidays,Shabbat
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251122T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251122T133000
DTSTAMP:20251110T164504Z
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T200000
DTSTAMP:20251022T182530Z
CREATED:20251022T182522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T182530Z
UID:10003212-1762453800-1762459200@tuftshillel.org
SUMMARY:Reform and Conservative Text Comparison
DESCRIPTION:Join us to explore the similarities and differences between Reform and Conservative texts\, translations\, rituals\, and more! Whether you come to Reform Services\, Conservative Services\, or none at all\, you are invited to dive deep into these texts and find the shared values between them!
URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/reform-and-conservative-text-comparison/
LOCATION:Tufts Hillel Building\, 220 Packard Ave\, Medford\, MA\, 02155
CATEGORIES:Jewish Learning,Shabbat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T133000
DTSTAMP:20251016T124613Z
CREATED:20251016T124608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T124613Z
UID:10003209-1760790600-1760794200@tuftshillel.org
SUMMARY:Chai Latte Making
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a little Shabbat-friendly pick-me-up? Come to Hillel to learn about the significance of Chai (the Hebrew word for “life”) and make delicious chai lattes!
URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/chai-latte-making/
LOCATION:Tufts Hillel Building\, 220 Packard Ave\, Medford\, MA\, 02155
CATEGORIES:Be Social,Be Social (Social Program),Shabbat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251003T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T170000
DTSTAMP:20251001T184147Z
CREATED:20251001T183840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T184147Z
UID:10003115-1759514400-1759597200@tuftshillel.org
SUMMARY:JEWPARDY SHABBAT!
DESCRIPTION:Join Tufts Hillel this Friday for a special Jewpardy Shabbat Dinner! We’ll be having our weekly community Shabbat Dinner\, with a special Jewpardy twist. Come with a team or come on your own and join a table – we can’t wait for an evening of food\, friends\, trivia\, and fun! No prior trivia knowledge necessary 🙂  \n\n\n\nSchedule for the weekend:  \n\n\n\nFriday:6:00pm Community Candle Lighting and Services  \n\n\n\n7:00pm Dinner and Jewpardy  \n\n\n\n8:00pm Dessert  \n\n\n\nSaturday:  \n\n\n\n12:00pm lunch  \n\n\n\nRegistration for Shabbat dinner is strongly encouraged. To Sign up for weekly Shabbat dinners and to receive information about Shabbat each week\, sign up for our text bot system:  \n\n\n\nText the word ‘Dinner’ to 617 420 7411\n\n\n\nclick here to see upcoming Shabbats\n\n\n\nSaturdays:  \n\n\n\nShabbat at Tufts Hillel continues on Saturday mornings\, with bi-weekly Saturday morning Conservative services. All students are welcome!  \n\n\n\nFollowing Shabbat morning services\, join us for Shabbat lunch upstairs at Hillel. To register for Shabbat lunch\, text the word ‘lunch” to 617 429 7411.  \n\n\n\nShabbat at Tufts Hillel concludes on Saturday afternoons and evenings\, with bi-weekly mincha and maariv services\, dinner\, singing\, and Havdalah! Join us for any or all parts of the evenings as we conclude the day of rest as a community \n\n\n\nAll are welcome! We look forward to celebrating with you.  \n\n\n\nFor questions please email hillel-center@tufts.edu
URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/shabbat-at-tufts-hillel-4/
CATEGORIES:Be Social,Holidays,Shabbat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T170000
DTSTAMP:20250925T160456Z
CREATED:20250925T160335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T160456Z
UID:10003027-1758873600-1758992400@tuftshillel.org
SUMMARY:Pride Shabbat
DESCRIPTION:Join Tufts Hillel this Friday for Pride Shabbat! Everyone of all backgrounds and expressions are welcome and wanted. It will be a meaningful night of community and fun – come as you are! Schedule for the evening: 6:00pm Community Candle Lighting and Services 7:00pm Dinner 8:00pm Special Affinity Group Discussion and DessertSaturday\, join Tufts Hillel for mincha\, light dinner\, and havdalah! Schedule for the evening: Mincha 6:00 – 6:30 Light Dinner: 6:30 – 7:15Maariv and Havdalah: 7:15 – 7:30\n\n\n\nText the word ‘Dinner’ to 617 420 7411\n\n\n\nclick here to see upcoming Shabbats\n\n\n\nSaturdays:  \n\n\n\nShabbat at Tufts Hillel continues on Saturday mornings\, with bi-weekly Saturday morning Conservative services. All students are welcome!  \n\n\n\nFollowing Shabbat morning services\, join us for Shabbat lunch upstairs at Hillel. To register for Shabbat lunch\, text the word ‘lunch” to 617 429 7411.  \n\n\n\nShabbat at Tufts Hillel concludes on Saturday afternoons and evenings\, with bi-weekly mincha and maariv services\, dinner\, singing\, and Havdalah! Join us for any or all parts of the evenings as we conclude the day of rest as a community \n\n\n\nAll are welcome! We look forward to celebrating with you.  \n\n\n\nFor questions please email hillel-center@tufts.edu
URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/shabbat-at-tufts-hillel-3/
CATEGORIES:Be Social,Holidays,Shabbat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250919T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T170000
DTSTAMP:20250918T154826Z
CREATED:20250918T151803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T154826Z
UID:10003026-1758268800-1758387600@tuftshillel.org
SUMMARY:Murder Mystery Shabbat
DESCRIPTION:Friday \n\n\n\nJoin us for an unforgettable Murder Mystery Shabbat at Tufts Hillel! As dinner takes a surprising turn\, you’ll be part of a thrilling whodunnit adventure\, filled with entertaining twists and intriguing suspects (featuring students and staff).  \n\n\n\nWhether you’re an aspiring detective\, a true-crime fan\, or just looking for a fun dinner with friends\, this evening promises mystery\, laughter\, and excitement. Don’t miss your chance to solve the case and enjoy a unique Shabbat experience! \n\n\n\nSchedule for the night:  \n\n\n\n6pm Services  \n\n\n\n7pm Dinner and Murder Mystery Party \n\n\n\n8pm Dessert  \n\n\n\nCan’t wait to see you on Friday at Tufts Hillel! \n\n\n\nSaturday \n\n\n\nJoin us for Saturday morning conservative services\, at 10:00am. Following services\, we’ll have lunch at 12! Looking to get involved or read Torah? Reach out to Katie at katie.hamelburg@tufts.edu. \n\n\n\nText the word ‘Dinner’ to 617 420 7411\n\n\n\nclick here to see upcoming Shabbats\n\n\n\nSaturdays:  \n\n\n\nShabbat at Tufts Hillel continues on Saturday mornings\, with bi-weekly Saturday morning Conservative services. All students are welcome!  \n\n\n\nFollowing Shabbat morning services\, join us for Shabbat lunch upstairs at Hillel. To register for Shabbat lunch\, text the word ‘lunch” to 617 429 7411.  \n\n\n\nShabbat at Tufts Hillel concludes on Saturday afternoons and evenings\, with bi-weekly mincha and maariv services\, dinner\, singing\, and Havdalah! Join us for any or all parts of the evenings as we conclude the day of rest as a community \n\n\n\nAll are welcome! We look forward to celebrating with you.  \n\n\n\nFor questions please email hillel-center@tufts.edu
URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/shabbat-at-tufts-hillel-2/
CATEGORIES:Be Social,Holidays,Shabbat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250912T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T210000
DTSTAMP:20250911T141239Z
CREATED:20250910T174722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T141239Z
UID:10003003-1757696400-1757797200@tuftshillel.org
SUMMARY:Community Shabbat
DESCRIPTION:Friday Night: \n\n\n\nJoin us this Friday at 5pm for a pre-Shabbat gathering\, with coloring books\, beads\, and friendship bracelets to meet people and kick off the evening together. Candle lighting and services will be at 6pm\, followed by dinner at 7pm and dessert at 8pm.  \n\n\n\nSaturday: \n\n\n\nJoin Tufts Hillel as we close out Shabbat together this Saturday\, September 13! We will have bagel lunch at 12-1\, mincha (afternoon) services at 5:30\, followed by Seudat Shlishit (light dinner)\, singing\, and Havdalah\, followed by Slichot – a song-filled service leading into the High Holiday season. Feel free to join for any or all parts of the afternoon/evening – looking forward to seeing you there!  \n\n\n\nSchedule for the evening:  \n\n\n\n\n12:00 PM Lunch\n\n\n\n6:30 PM Mincha\n\n\n\n7:00 PM Light Dinner\, Singing\, and Board Games\n\n\n\n7:40 PM Havdalah\n\n\n\n8:00 PM Slichot
URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/community-shabbat/
LOCATION:Tufts Hillel Building\, 220 Packard Ave\, Medford\, MA\, 02155
CATEGORIES:Shabbat
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250905T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250905T200000
DTSTAMP:20250825T150951Z
CREATED:20250821T005835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T150951Z
UID:10002790-1757093400-1757102400@tuftshillel.org
SUMMARY:BBQ Shabbat
DESCRIPTION:We’re so excited to kick off the school year with Shabbat at Tufts Hillel! Join us for a special BBQ Shabbat to kick off the school year in style. We can’t wait to celebrate Shabbat with you. \n\n\n\nSchedule for the night:– 5:30pm BBQ Dinner– 6:30pm Services– 7pm Oneg: Dessert and Board Games \n\n\n\nJoin us for the whole night or drop in as short or long as you would like. We can’t wait to see you Friday!
URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/bbq-shabbat/
LOCATION:Tufts Hillel Building\, 220 Packard Ave\, Medford\, MA\, 02155
CATEGORIES:Shabbat
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250830T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250830T130000
DTSTAMP:20250708T194407Z
CREATED:20250708T192905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T194407Z
UID:10002783-1756548000-1756558800@tuftshillel.org
SUMMARY:Shabbat Services\, Lunch\, and Relax
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Shabbat morning as we continue Shabbat celebrations at Tufts Hillel! We will have a variety of options for however you are looking to spend your Shabbat morning on campus. We will start the morning with traditional Conservative morning services\, as well as a service alternative\, at 10:00 am. Shabbat lunch will start at 12:00pm – everyone is invited\, regardless of if you come for services!  \n\n\n\nPlease register for lunch by texting “LUNCH” to 617-420-7411 by Friday\, August 29 at 11am. Registration for lunch is highly encouraged\, but walk-ins are welcome – please bring your Tufts ID. All food will be kosher\, with allergy-friendly options available!
URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/shabbat-services-lunch-and-relax-3/
LOCATION:Tufts Hillel\, 220 Packard Avenue\, Medford\, MA\, 02155\, United States
CATEGORIES:Orientation Week,Shabbat
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hillel Student Board":MAILTO:ilan.persing@tufts.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250829T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250829T200000
DTSTAMP:20250829T133803Z
CREATED:20250708T192638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T133803Z
UID:10002781-1756488600-1756497600@tuftshillel.org
SUMMARY:First Year Shabbat
DESCRIPTION:Experience Shabbat with Tufts Hillel\, as we come together for an evening of Shabbat celebrations! Come to as many or few of the parts of the evening as you would like – we can’t wait to see you there and to welcome you to your first Shabbat with us. Students of all backgrounds are welcome and encouraged to attend!  \n\n\n\nDue to weather please note change of locations: \n\n\n\nNew locations will be as follows:  \n\n\n\n5:30pm: Pre-Shabbat food & music in upstairs lounge \n\n\n\n6:00pm: Candlelighting then services  \n\n\n\n\nReform in upstairs chapel\n\n\n\nConservative in downstairs chapel\n\n\n\n\n7:00pm: Shabbat Dinner in the dining room \n\n\n\nAfter dinner\, dessert & board games in upstairs lounge \n\n\n\nStudents participating in Shabbat at Hillel will be excused from the CARE Program\, and will be sent follow up information directly from CARE. Please register for Shabbat dinner by texting “DINNER” to 617-420–7411 by Friday\, August 29 at 11am and please bring your Tufts ID. Registration for Shabbat Dinner is highly encouraged\, but walk-ins are welcome. We can’t wait to see you there! \n\n\n\nWe will begin with a “Pre-Neg” (music\, appetizers\, and shmoozing) on Tisch Roof from 5:30 – 6:00pm\, followed by Conservative Services (on Tisch Roof) and Reform Services (in the Hillel Garden) from 6:00 – 7:00pm. Shabbat Dinner will be at Hillel from 7:00 – 8:00pm\, followed by dessert and board games! All food will be kosher\, with allergy friendly options. \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-3/
LOCATION:Tufts Hillel\, 220 Packard Avenue\, Medford\, MA\, 02155\, United States
CATEGORIES:Orientation Week,Shabbat
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hillel Student Board":MAILTO:ilan.persing@tufts.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T133000
DTSTAMP:20241216T163412Z
CREATED:20241207T154731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241216T163412Z
UID:10002674-1747483200-1747488600@tuftshillel.org
SUMMARY:Shabbat Lunch at Hillel
DESCRIPTION:Join Tufts Hillel on Saturday for Shabbat lunch! No need to pre-register – just show up! All are welcome\, we hope to see you there!
URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/shabbat-lunch-at-hillel-7/2025-05-17/
CATEGORIES:Shabbat
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250516T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T140000
DTSTAMP:20250516T140053Z
CREATED:20250122T201433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T140053Z
UID:10002733-1747415700-1747576800@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\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 2025 Schedule\n\n\n\nFriday\, May 16th \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*Reform and Conservative 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\nSaturday\, May 17th  \n\n\n\n12:00 pm: Shabbat Buffet Lunch*Advance registration strongly suggested.(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: $25 per person with a ($100 per family maximum*). \n\n\n\nFamily Dinner Ticket– 4 or more people: $100 (Please limit to immediate family (e.g. parents\, guardians\, siblings\, grandparents). \n\n\n\n*Please note that the cost to Hillel for Graduation Shabbat dinner is over $40 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-25/
CATEGORIES:Be Social,Be Social (Social Program),Shabbat
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T133000
DTSTAMP:20241216T163412Z
CREATED:20241207T154731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241216T163412Z
UID:10002673-1746878400-1746883800@tuftshillel.org
SUMMARY:Shabbat Lunch at Hillel
DESCRIPTION:Join Tufts Hillel on Saturday for Shabbat lunch! No need to pre-register – just show up! All are welcome\, we hope to see you there!
URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/shabbat-lunch-at-hillel-7/2025-05-10/
CATEGORIES:Shabbat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250509T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250509T203000
DTSTAMP:20250407T163819Z
CREATED:20250404T175947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T163819Z
UID:10002415-1746813600-1746822600@tuftshillel.org
SUMMARY:Shabbat Friday Night
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Shabbat services and dinner at Hillel! To help us accommodate you for dinner please sign up by via sms/text: Text HILLEL TO 617 420 7411 \n\n\n\nShabbat dinner is provided compliments of Hillel. If you are on an unlimited meal plan\, or have the resources to do so\, please allow us to subsidize your meal by using a meal swipe. \n\n\n\nSchedule \n\n\n\n6:00pm Candle Lighting & Services \n\n\n\n7:00pm Kosher Dinner Vegetarian and meat options
URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/shabbat-friday-night-56/2025-05-09/
CATEGORIES:Shabbat
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T133000
DTSTAMP:20241216T163412Z
CREATED:20241207T154731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241216T163412Z
UID:10002672-1746273600-1746279000@tuftshillel.org
SUMMARY:Shabbat Lunch at Hillel
DESCRIPTION:Join Tufts Hillel on Saturday for Shabbat lunch! No need to pre-register – just show up! All are welcome\, we hope to see you there!
URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/shabbat-lunch-at-hillel-7/2025-05-03/
CATEGORIES:Shabbat
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T120000
DTSTAMP:20250115T175516Z
CREATED:20250115T175507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T175516Z
UID:10002730-1746266400-1746273600@tuftshillel.org
SUMMARY:Saturday Morning Services
DESCRIPTION:Join Tufts Hillel for Saturday morning Conservative services throughout the semester. Services will take place at Hillel then followed by lunch.
URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/saturday-morning-services-7/2025-05-03/
CATEGORIES:Shabbat
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250502T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250502T203000
DTSTAMP:20250424T195812Z
CREATED:20250423T234308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T195812Z
UID:10002414-1746208800-1746217800@tuftshillel.org
SUMMARY:Senior Shabbat
DESCRIPTION:Come for the whole evening or just dinner to join us in celebrating our seniors. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to enjoy one last Shabbat with the Class of 2025 before they graduate! \n\n\n\nTo help us accommodate you for dinner please sign up via sms/text: Text HILLEL TO 617 420 7411 \n\n\n\nShabbat dinner is provided compliments of Hillel. If you are on an unlimited meal plan\, or have the resources to do so\, please allow us to subsidize your meal by using a meal swipe. \n\n\n\nSchedule for the evening:  \n\n\n\n5:15pm Pictures & Senior L’chaim \n\n\n\n6:00pm Services  \n\n\n\n7:00pm Dinner \n\n\n\n8:00pm Dessert
URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/shabbat-friday-night-59/
CATEGORIES:Shabbat
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