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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
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SUMMARY:JQUEST Third Event
DESCRIPTION:Come join us at the third JQUEST event of the semester! Hangout\, meet new people\, and come have fun! See you there!
URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/jquest-third-event/
LOCATION:Tufts Hillel Building\, 220 Packard Ave\, Medford\, MA\, 02155
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T200000
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SUMMARY:Senior Picture Frame and Scrapbook Making
DESCRIPTION:Seniors\, come scrapbook and make picture frames for the photos we took earlier this week. If you couldn’t make it to the photoshoot\, no worries\, come hang out and craft with us anyway. It’s a fun chance to relax\, decorate\, and make some cute keepsakes to remember senior year. ✂️📸🎨
URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/senior-picture-frame-and-scrapbook-making/
LOCATION:Tufts Hillel Building\, 220 Packard Ave\, Medford\, MA\, 02155
CATEGORIES:Be Social (Social Program)
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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)
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SUMMARY:Talmud Chaburah
DESCRIPTION:Want to take sharpen your Talmud skills? Join a weekly\, text-based study group where you’ll work through the Hebrew/Aramaic of the Gemara together\, sharpening both reading skills and analytical thinking. Guided by Rabbi Brawer\, this chaburah offers a collaborative space for deep learning and thoughtful discussion. \n\n\n\nPrerequisite: Participants should be comfortable reading Talmud in the original Hebrew/Aramaic.
URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/talmud-chaburah/2026-04-17/
LOCATION:Tufts Hillel Building\, 220 Packard Ave\, Medford\, MA\, 02155
CATEGORIES:Jewish Learning
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SUMMARY:Shabbat at Tufts Hillel
DESCRIPTION:Shabbat at Tufts Hillel \n\n\n\nShabbat is an opportunity to unplug from the week and plug into rest of all kinds as a community. On Shabbat\, we invite you to step away from school\, technology\, and other stressors of the week\, and step into holy rest and celebration at Tufts Hillel! We’re so happy you’re spending Shabbat with us. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFriday Nights:  \n\n\n\nCandle Lighting: Every Friday\, join us in the Hillel lobby as we transition into Shabbat with a communal candle lighting and intention-setting. Candles will also be available to light on your own time as you arrive at the Hillel building. In the winter\, feel free to come by earlier to light candles as the sun sets.Services: After candle lighting\, welcome Shabbat with prayer in our Reform or Traditional Egalitarian services. Services are student led\, with song\, dvar torahs\, intention setting\, and a way to begin the weekly holiday with joy as a community. \n\n\n\nInterested in leading a part of the service? Want to bring a melody you love\, or a poem you want to share? Looking to learn some of the prayers? Looking to start (or re-start) a new minyan or service during Shabbat? Contact our staff or Tufts Hillel minyan chairs!  \n\n\n\n\nShabbat Dinner: There is always a place for you around our Shabbat table! All students are welcome – bring your friends or come make new ones at Hillel every week for our delicious kosher Shabbat dinners. Each week is facilitated by a cohort of Shabbat Fellows\, who are there to welcome you\, facilitate the evenings\, and ensure everyone who attends feels at home.Dinner concludes with Birkat Hamazon (the blessing after meals)\, dessert\, and board games – we would love to see you for any or all parts of Friday night you can make it for!Registration 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\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/2026-04-17/
CATEGORIES:Be Social,Holidays,Shabbat
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T173000
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SUMMARY:Texts and Values: A Weekly Jewish Study Circle
DESCRIPTION:Join Rabbi Naftali Brawer for a weekly exploration of Jewish values and ethical teachings embedded in ancient Jewish texts. No prior knowledge is required\, just curiosity and an open mind.
URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/texts-and-values-a-weekly-jewish-study-circle/2026-04-21/
LOCATION:Tufts Hillel Building\, 220 Packard Ave\, Medford\, MA\, 02155
CATEGORIES:Jewish Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T183000
DTSTAMP:20260418T012323
CREATED:20260213T205500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T205638Z
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SUMMARY:Community Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free mid-week Kosher catered dinner! Come for the food\, stay for the people! Check the instagram on Tuesday morning for what’s being served. \n\n\n\nFood. People. Comfort. \n\n\n\nFor the most up to date info please see our social media \n\n\n\ninstagram.com/tuftshillel \n\n\n\nfacebook.com/tuftshillel
URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/community-dinner-14/2026-04-21/
CATEGORIES:Be Social (Social Program),Israel
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T183000
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SUMMARY:Yom HaZikaron
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a meaningful evening as we gather to commemorate Yom HaZikaron\, Israel’s Memorial Day.
URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/yom-hazikaron-2/
LOCATION:Tufts Hillel Building\, 220 Packard Ave\, Medford\, MA\, 02155
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T131500
DTSTAMP:20260418T012323
CREATED:20260416T202708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T202712Z
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SUMMARY:Yom Ha'Atzmaut BBQ
DESCRIPTION:We’re having a BBQ to celebrate Yom HaAtzmaut\, Israeli Independence Day. Stop by for food\, friends\, and music!
URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/yom-haatzmaut-bbq-2/
LOCATION:Tufts Hillel Building\, 220 Packard Ave\, Medford\, MA\, 02155
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T012323
CREATED:20260417T014258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T014302Z
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SUMMARY:Earth Day Tie-Dye & Trivia!
DESCRIPTION:Visit us outside of Tisch Library on the patio to celebrate Earth Day! Bring a clothing item or we’ll provide one to tie-dye with natural dyes sourced from organic fruits and vegetables. Unlock different dyes by answering questions about your own personal carbon footprint\, and enjoy eco-friendly snacks!
URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/earth-day-tie-dye-trivia/
LOCATION:Tisch Roof\, 35 Professors Row\, Medford\, 02155
CATEGORIES:Be Social (Social Program),Social Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T210000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T165958Z
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SUMMARY:Challah for Chesed
DESCRIPTION:Challah for Chesed\, formerly known as Challah for Hunger\, 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\nThis semester\, our bakes are on 1/22\, 2/5\, 2/19\, 3/12\, 3/26\, and 4/23. \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
URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/challah-for-hunger-16/2026-04-23/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T233000
DTSTAMP:20260418T012323
CREATED:20260413T031624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T031627Z
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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)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T110000
DTSTAMP:20260418T012323
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SUMMARY:Talmud Chaburah
DESCRIPTION:Want to take sharpen your Talmud skills? Join a weekly\, text-based study group where you’ll work through the Hebrew/Aramaic of the Gemara together\, sharpening both reading skills and analytical thinking. Guided by Rabbi Brawer\, this chaburah offers a collaborative space for deep learning and thoughtful discussion. \n\n\n\nPrerequisite: Participants should be comfortable reading Talmud in the original Hebrew/Aramaic.
URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/talmud-chaburah/2026-04-24/
LOCATION:Tufts Hillel Building\, 220 Packard Ave\, Medford\, MA\, 02155
CATEGORIES:Jewish Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T012323
CREATED:20250918T150602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T142724Z
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SUMMARY:Shabbat at Tufts Hillel
DESCRIPTION:Shabbat at Tufts Hillel \n\n\n\nShabbat is an opportunity to unplug from the week and plug into rest of all kinds as a community. On Shabbat\, we invite you to step away from school\, technology\, and other stressors of the week\, and step into holy rest and celebration at Tufts Hillel! We’re so happy you’re spending Shabbat with us. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFriday Nights:  \n\n\n\nCandle Lighting: Every Friday\, join us in the Hillel lobby as we transition into Shabbat with a communal candle lighting and intention-setting. Candles will also be available to light on your own time as you arrive at the Hillel building. In the winter\, feel free to come by earlier to light candles as the sun sets.Services: After candle lighting\, welcome Shabbat with prayer in our Reform or Traditional Egalitarian services. Services are student led\, with song\, dvar torahs\, intention setting\, and a way to begin the weekly holiday with joy as a community. \n\n\n\nInterested in leading a part of the service? Want to bring a melody you love\, or a poem you want to share? Looking to learn some of the prayers? Looking to start (or re-start) a new minyan or service during Shabbat? Contact our staff or Tufts Hillel minyan chairs!  \n\n\n\n\nShabbat Dinner: There is always a place for you around our Shabbat table! All students are welcome – bring your friends or come make new ones at Hillel every week for our delicious kosher Shabbat dinners. Each week is facilitated by a cohort of Shabbat Fellows\, who are there to welcome you\, facilitate the evenings\, and ensure everyone who attends feels at home.Dinner concludes with Birkat Hamazon (the blessing after meals)\, dessert\, and board games – we would love to see you for any or all parts of Friday night you can make it for!Registration 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\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/2026-04-24/
CATEGORIES:Be Social,Holidays,Shabbat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T173000
DTSTAMP:20260418T012323
CREATED:20250911T150415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T202657Z
UID:10002966-1777393800-1777397400@tuftshillel.org
SUMMARY:Texts and Values: A Weekly Jewish Study Circle
DESCRIPTION:Join Rabbi Naftali Brawer for a weekly exploration of Jewish values and ethical teachings embedded in ancient Jewish texts. No prior knowledge is required\, just curiosity and an open mind.
URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/texts-and-values-a-weekly-jewish-study-circle/2026-04-28/
LOCATION:Tufts Hillel Building\, 220 Packard Ave\, Medford\, MA\, 02155
CATEGORIES:Jewish Learning
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T183000
DTSTAMP:20260418T012323
CREATED:20260213T205500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T205638Z
UID:10002826-1777397400-1777401000@tuftshillel.org
SUMMARY:Community Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free mid-week Kosher catered dinner! Come for the food\, stay for the people! Check the instagram on Tuesday morning for what’s being served. \n\n\n\nFood. People. Comfort. \n\n\n\nFor the most up to date info please see our social media \n\n\n\ninstagram.com/tuftshillel \n\n\n\nfacebook.com/tuftshillel
URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/community-dinner-14/2026-04-28/
CATEGORIES:Be Social (Social Program),Israel
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T110000
DTSTAMP:20260418T012323
CREATED:20250902T190648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T142621Z
UID:10002897-1777629600-1777633200@tuftshillel.org
SUMMARY:Talmud Chaburah
DESCRIPTION:Want to take sharpen your Talmud skills? Join a weekly\, text-based study group where you’ll work through the Hebrew/Aramaic of the Gemara together\, sharpening both reading skills and analytical thinking. Guided by Rabbi Brawer\, this chaburah offers a collaborative space for deep learning and thoughtful discussion. \n\n\n\nPrerequisite: Participants should be comfortable reading Talmud in the original Hebrew/Aramaic.
URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/talmud-chaburah/2026-05-01/
LOCATION:Tufts Hillel Building\, 220 Packard Ave\, Medford\, MA\, 02155
CATEGORIES:Jewish Learning
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T012323
CREATED:20250918T150602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T142724Z
UID:10003143-1777658400-1777741200@tuftshillel.org
SUMMARY:Shabbat at Tufts Hillel
DESCRIPTION:Shabbat at Tufts Hillel \n\n\n\nShabbat is an opportunity to unplug from the week and plug into rest of all kinds as a community. On Shabbat\, we invite you to step away from school\, technology\, and other stressors of the week\, and step into holy rest and celebration at Tufts Hillel! We’re so happy you’re spending Shabbat with us. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFriday Nights:  \n\n\n\nCandle Lighting: Every Friday\, join us in the Hillel lobby as we transition into Shabbat with a communal candle lighting and intention-setting. Candles will also be available to light on your own time as you arrive at the Hillel building. In the winter\, feel free to come by earlier to light candles as the sun sets.Services: After candle lighting\, welcome Shabbat with prayer in our Reform or Traditional Egalitarian services. Services are student led\, with song\, dvar torahs\, intention setting\, and a way to begin the weekly holiday with joy as a community. \n\n\n\nInterested in leading a part of the service? Want to bring a melody you love\, or a poem you want to share? Looking to learn some of the prayers? Looking to start (or re-start) a new minyan or service during Shabbat? Contact our staff or Tufts Hillel minyan chairs!  \n\n\n\n\nShabbat Dinner: There is always a place for you around our Shabbat table! All students are welcome – bring your friends or come make new ones at Hillel every week for our delicious kosher Shabbat dinners. Each week is facilitated by a cohort of Shabbat Fellows\, who are there to welcome you\, facilitate the evenings\, and ensure everyone who attends feels at home.Dinner concludes with Birkat Hamazon (the blessing after meals)\, dessert\, and board games – we would love to see you for any or all parts of Friday night you can make it for!Registration 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\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/2026-05-01/
CATEGORIES:Be Social,Holidays,Shabbat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T173000
DTSTAMP:20260418T012323
CREATED:20250911T150415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T202657Z
UID:10002967-1777998600-1778002200@tuftshillel.org
SUMMARY:Texts and Values: A Weekly Jewish Study Circle
DESCRIPTION:Join Rabbi Naftali Brawer for a weekly exploration of Jewish values and ethical teachings embedded in ancient Jewish texts. No prior knowledge is required\, just curiosity and an open mind.
URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/texts-and-values-a-weekly-jewish-study-circle/2026-05-05/
LOCATION:Tufts Hillel Building\, 220 Packard Ave\, Medford\, MA\, 02155
CATEGORIES:Jewish Learning
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T183000
DTSTAMP:20260418T012323
CREATED:20260213T205500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T205638Z
UID:10002827-1778002200-1778005800@tuftshillel.org
SUMMARY:Community Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free mid-week Kosher catered dinner! Come for the food\, stay for the people! Check the instagram on Tuesday morning for what’s being served. \n\n\n\nFood. People. Comfort. \n\n\n\nFor the most up to date info please see our social media \n\n\n\ninstagram.com/tuftshillel \n\n\n\nfacebook.com/tuftshillel
URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/community-dinner-14/2026-05-05/
CATEGORIES:Be Social (Social Program),Israel
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T110000
DTSTAMP:20260418T012323
CREATED:20250902T190648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T142621Z
UID:10002898-1778234400-1778238000@tuftshillel.org
SUMMARY:Talmud Chaburah
DESCRIPTION:Want to take sharpen your Talmud skills? Join a weekly\, text-based study group where you’ll work through the Hebrew/Aramaic of the Gemara together\, sharpening both reading skills and analytical thinking. Guided by Rabbi Brawer\, this chaburah offers a collaborative space for deep learning and thoughtful discussion. \n\n\n\nPrerequisite: Participants should be comfortable reading Talmud in the original Hebrew/Aramaic.
URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/talmud-chaburah/2026-05-08/
LOCATION:Tufts Hillel Building\, 220 Packard Ave\, Medford\, MA\, 02155
CATEGORIES:Jewish Learning
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T012323
CREATED:20250918T150602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T142724Z
UID:10003144-1778263200-1778346000@tuftshillel.org
SUMMARY:Shabbat at Tufts Hillel
DESCRIPTION:Shabbat at Tufts Hillel \n\n\n\nShabbat is an opportunity to unplug from the week and plug into rest of all kinds as a community. On Shabbat\, we invite you to step away from school\, technology\, and other stressors of the week\, and step into holy rest and celebration at Tufts Hillel! We’re so happy you’re spending Shabbat with us. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFriday Nights:  \n\n\n\nCandle Lighting: Every Friday\, join us in the Hillel lobby as we transition into Shabbat with a communal candle lighting and intention-setting. Candles will also be available to light on your own time as you arrive at the Hillel building. In the winter\, feel free to come by earlier to light candles as the sun sets.Services: After candle lighting\, welcome Shabbat with prayer in our Reform or Traditional Egalitarian services. Services are student led\, with song\, dvar torahs\, intention setting\, and a way to begin the weekly holiday with joy as a community. \n\n\n\nInterested in leading a part of the service? Want to bring a melody you love\, or a poem you want to share? Looking to learn some of the prayers? Looking to start (or re-start) a new minyan or service during Shabbat? Contact our staff or Tufts Hillel minyan chairs!  \n\n\n\n\nShabbat Dinner: There is always a place for you around our Shabbat table! All students are welcome – bring your friends or come make new ones at Hillel every week for our delicious kosher Shabbat dinners. Each week is facilitated by a cohort of Shabbat Fellows\, who are there to welcome you\, facilitate the evenings\, and ensure everyone who attends feels at home.Dinner concludes with Birkat Hamazon (the blessing after meals)\, dessert\, and board games – we would love to see you for any or all parts of Friday night you can make it for!Registration 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\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/2026-05-08/
CATEGORIES:Be Social,Holidays,Shabbat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T173000
DTSTAMP:20260418T012323
CREATED:20250911T150415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T202657Z
UID:10002968-1778603400-1778607000@tuftshillel.org
SUMMARY:Texts and Values: A Weekly Jewish Study Circle
DESCRIPTION:Join Rabbi Naftali Brawer for a weekly exploration of Jewish values and ethical teachings embedded in ancient Jewish texts. No prior knowledge is required\, just curiosity and an open mind.
URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/texts-and-values-a-weekly-jewish-study-circle/2026-05-12/
LOCATION:Tufts Hillel Building\, 220 Packard Ave\, Medford\, MA\, 02155
CATEGORIES:Jewish Learning
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T183000
DTSTAMP:20260418T012323
CREATED:20260213T205500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T205638Z
UID:10002828-1778607000-1778610600@tuftshillel.org
SUMMARY:Community Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free mid-week Kosher catered dinner! Come for the food\, stay for the people! Check the instagram on Tuesday morning for what’s being served. \n\n\n\nFood. People. Comfort. \n\n\n\nFor the most up to date info please see our social media \n\n\n\ninstagram.com/tuftshillel \n\n\n\nfacebook.com/tuftshillel
URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/community-dinner-14/2026-05-12/
CATEGORIES:Be Social (Social Program),Israel
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T110000
DTSTAMP:20260418T012323
CREATED:20250902T190648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T142621Z
UID:10002899-1778839200-1778842800@tuftshillel.org
SUMMARY:Talmud Chaburah
DESCRIPTION:Want to take sharpen your Talmud skills? Join a weekly\, text-based study group where you’ll work through the Hebrew/Aramaic of the Gemara together\, sharpening both reading skills and analytical thinking. Guided by Rabbi Brawer\, this chaburah offers a collaborative space for deep learning and thoughtful discussion. \n\n\n\nPrerequisite: Participants should be comfortable reading Talmud in the original Hebrew/Aramaic.
URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/talmud-chaburah/2026-05-15/
LOCATION:Tufts Hillel Building\, 220 Packard Ave\, Medford\, MA\, 02155
CATEGORIES:Jewish Learning
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T181500
DTSTAMP:20260418T012323
CREATED:20260330T141403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T173553Z
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\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\nSign up by May 8th \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\nSaturday\, May 16th  \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: $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:20260515T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T012323
CREATED:20250918T150602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T142724Z
UID:10003145-1778868000-1778950800@tuftshillel.org
SUMMARY:Shabbat at Tufts Hillel
DESCRIPTION:Shabbat at Tufts Hillel \n\n\n\nShabbat is an opportunity to unplug from the week and plug into rest of all kinds as a community. On Shabbat\, we invite you to step away from school\, technology\, and other stressors of the week\, and step into holy rest and celebration at Tufts Hillel! We’re so happy you’re spending Shabbat with us. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFriday Nights:  \n\n\n\nCandle Lighting: Every Friday\, join us in the Hillel lobby as we transition into Shabbat with a communal candle lighting and intention-setting. Candles will also be available to light on your own time as you arrive at the Hillel building. In the winter\, feel free to come by earlier to light candles as the sun sets.Services: After candle lighting\, welcome Shabbat with prayer in our Reform or Traditional Egalitarian services. Services are student led\, with song\, dvar torahs\, intention setting\, and a way to begin the weekly holiday with joy as a community. \n\n\n\nInterested in leading a part of the service? Want to bring a melody you love\, or a poem you want to share? Looking to learn some of the prayers? Looking to start (or re-start) a new minyan or service during Shabbat? Contact our staff or Tufts Hillel minyan chairs!  \n\n\n\n\nShabbat Dinner: There is always a place for you around our Shabbat table! All students are welcome – bring your friends or come make new ones at Hillel every week for our delicious kosher Shabbat dinners. Each week is facilitated by a cohort of Shabbat Fellows\, who are there to welcome you\, facilitate the evenings\, and ensure everyone who attends feels at home.Dinner concludes with Birkat Hamazon (the blessing after meals)\, dessert\, and board games – we would love to see you for any or all parts of Friday night you can make it for!Registration 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\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/2026-05-15/
CATEGORIES:Be Social,Holidays,Shabbat
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tuftshillel.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/2025_9_18_Shabbat-at-Tufts-Hillel-2.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T173000
DTSTAMP:20260418T012323
CREATED:20250911T150415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T202657Z
UID:10002969-1779208200-1779211800@tuftshillel.org
SUMMARY:Texts and Values: A Weekly Jewish Study Circle
DESCRIPTION:Join Rabbi Naftali Brawer for a weekly exploration of Jewish values and ethical teachings embedded in ancient Jewish texts. No prior knowledge is required\, just curiosity and an open mind.
URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/texts-and-values-a-weekly-jewish-study-circle/2026-05-19/
LOCATION:Tufts Hillel Building\, 220 Packard Ave\, Medford\, MA\, 02155
CATEGORIES:Jewish Learning
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tuftshillel.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/2025_09_16_TextsAndValues_AWeeklyJewishStudyCircle-3.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T183000
DTSTAMP:20260418T012323
CREATED:20260213T205500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T205638Z
UID:10002829-1779211800-1779215400@tuftshillel.org
SUMMARY:Community Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free mid-week Kosher catered dinner! Come for the food\, stay for the people! Check the instagram on Tuesday morning for what’s being served. \n\n\n\nFood. People. Comfort. \n\n\n\nFor the most up to date info please see our social media \n\n\n\ninstagram.com/tuftshillel \n\n\n\nfacebook.com/tuftshillel
URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/community-dinner-14/2026-05-19/
CATEGORIES:Be Social (Social Program),Israel
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