Tufts Hillel

Zohar Circle with Rabbi Brawer
2023-04-10 16:30 - 17:30, 2023-04-17 16:30 - 17:30, 2023-04-24 16:30 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | Tufts Hillel, 220 Packard Avenue, Medford, MA, 02155, United States
The Zohar is the foundational text of Jewish mysticism and it has inspired and intrigued readers for centuries. Full of hidden codes and concealed meanings the Zohar takes its readers on a spiritual journey uncovering deeper dimensions of reality and consciousness. Join this weekly session for stimulating readings and deep conversations about the meaning of life.
For more information contact Rabbi Brawer Naftali.Brawer@tufts.edu

Ma'ariv and Munchiez
2023-04-10 19:00 - 19:30, 2023-04-17 19:00 - 19:30, 2023-04-24 19:00 - 19:30 | Tufts Hillel, 220 Packard Avenue, Medford, MA, 02155, United States
Join us for a short Ma’ariv service every Monday in the Hillel building! All are welcome no matter if you’ve never been to Ma’ariv or have been 1000 times! Snacks provided 🙂

All are welcome!

Student Board Elections
2023-04-10 20:00 - 22:00 | Tufts Hillel, 220 Packard Avenue, Medford, MA, 02155, United States
Come cast your vote on Monday, April 10 at 8 pm! All candidates will deliver their speeches, which will be recorded 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. Election results will be shared on Friday, April 14. Kosher for Passover desserts will be served! DM us with any questions.

Come Vote!

Death and Afterlife
2023-04-11 16:20 - 17:15, 2023-04-18 16:20 - 17:15, 2023-04-25 16:20 - 17:15 | Tufts Hillel, 220 Packard Avenue, Medford, MA, 02155, United States
What’s a soul? Is there a hell in Judaism? Are there ghosts? are the ghosts scary? Every week come for warm conversation and snacks with friends, facilitated by Rabbi Jonah around a different big idea about the Jewish afterlife – no background knowledge, or text study experience needed!

Show up, all are welcome!

If you have any questions send Rabbi Jonah an email at Jonah.winer@tufts.edu

Jewish Learning Fellowship
2023-04-12 16:30 - 17:45, 2023-04-19 16:30 - 17:45 | Tufts Hillel, 220 Packard Avenue, Medford, MA, 02155, United States
The Jewish Learning Fellowship (JLF) is a nine-week experiential seminar for undergraduates looking to deepen their understanding of Judaism on their own terms while making friends and having fun.We will discuss Jewish perspectives on social justice, asking questions like: What do I do when the world is on fire? Who am I responsible for? What do I do when systems fall apart?We will ask big questions about life but don’t purport to have any of the answers. We make no claims about the “right” way to practice or not to practice Judaism. We are all works in progress, and we hope to provide you the time and space to consider the big questions and find your own answers.In addition, we will nourish you (plenty of snacks!) and value your time (after completion of the program you will receive a stipend).

Open to all undergraduate students.

Apply Here: https://forms.gle/SqmCt7KAAx2DyZhz7

FAQWhen does the fellowship meet?We will be meeting on Wednesday evenings from 4:30-5:30 PM. Fellows are required to attend and participate in all sessions to receive a stipend.

Is there homework? Will this cause me more stress?There is no homework! And students report that JLF is a break from the stress of school and work, not an added burden.

​Who is eligible to apply?Current undergraduates are invited to apply. No previous formal Jewish learning experience is necessary. JLF is open to students from a wide variety of Jewish backgrounds, expressions, and experiences.

Can I apply if I have already participated in JLF?Returning fellows are welcome to apply, though first-time participants are given priority.

Did you mention a stipend?First-time fellows earn a $200 stipend at the end of the fellowship.

Visions of Peace: Israel-Palestine
2023-04-13 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-04-20 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-04-27 18:00 - 20:00 | Tufts Hillel, 220 Packard Avenue, Medford, MA, 02155, United States
Visions of Peace: Israel-Palestine, is an ExCollege course offered at Tufts by Tufts Hillel and aims to teach students about the history of the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict and its more recent developments and peace talks. This class encourages dialogue and coexistence in the region while discussing the past and potential peace plans between Palestinians and Israelis. Taking this class allows you to know more about the conflict and to hear from inspiring speakers who advocate for Palestinian-Israeli coexistence through grassroots organizing, education, and other exciting initiatives.

EXP-066: Visions of Peace: Israel/Palestine.

Sign Up via SIS

Reform Havdalah and Dinner
2023-04-13 19:00 - 20:30 | The Bayit, 98 Packard Avenue, Somerville, MA, 02144
Celebrate the end of Pesach and build Reform community with a cozy Havdalah and dinner!

All are welcome!

Weekly Talmud Chaburah with Rabbi Brawer
2023-04-14 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-04-21 10:00 - 11:00 | Tufts Hillel, 220 Packard Avenue, Medford, MA, 02155, United States
Join 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 the first chapter of tractate Berachot.
Coffee & Cake served!
For more information contact Naftali, Naftali.Brawer@tufts.edu

Israel Book Club
2023-04-14 12:00 - 13:00, 2023-04-21 12:00 - 13:00, 2023-04-28 12:00 - 13:00 | Tufts Hillel, 220 Packard Avenue, Medford, MA, 02155, United States
Students and faculty members will meet weekly to discuss readings from Aaron J Hahn Tapper and Mira Sucharov’s book “Social Justice and Israel/Palestine: Foundational and Contemporary Debates.” We will allot time during the meetings for participants to read the texts that we will be discussing, so no outside reading is necessary.

All reading materials will be provided, and discussions will be run so that weekly attendance is not necessary to participate. Feel free to join us whenever you can!

All are welcome! Lunch will be served each week.

Shabbat Sign-up
2023-04-14 17:00 - 20:00 | Freshman Residential Quad, The field between Miller and Houston
Join us for Shabbat dinner at Hillel! To help us accommodate you for dinner please sign up below by Wednesday at 10:00am.

Shabbat 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.

Hillel Hang
2023-04-15 12:00 - 16:00 | Tufts Hillel, 220 Packard Avenue, Medford, MA, 02155, United States
Need a space to relax and unplug and get away from the bustle of your week? We’ll snack and play games all afternoon.

Laser Tag
2023-04-16 18:15 - 20:30 | Tufts Hillel, 220 Packard Avenue, Medford, MA, 02155, United States
Come with friends for a fun game of Laser Tag!

Sign Up Here

Schedule

6:30 Leave Tufts for XtremeCraze laser

7:00pm Laser Tag!

8:00pm Return to Tufts

Yom HaShoah Memorial Service
2023-04-18 20:30 - 21:00 | Tufts Hillel, 220 Packard Avenue, Medford, MA, 02155, United States
Please join us for a short service (in English) to remember the Holocaust.

All are welcome!

Survivors Speak
2023-04-19 18:00 - 20:30 | Tufts Hillel, 220 Packard Avenue, Medford, MA, 02155, United States
Stories from Darfur, Rwanda, Bosnia, and the Holocaust

Presented by Tufts Hillel Cummings Program for Holocaust & Genocide Education

Hear from a panel of survivors from the Holocaust and genocides in Bosnia, Darfur, and Rwanda. Listen to experiences of strength, fear, uncertainty, community, and much more as survivors tell their stories and engage with one another. The evening will include:

Light dinner at 6 PM,

Speaker panel at 7 PM,

Q&A portion at 8 PM.

Please RSVP to attend this event.

JQUEST Friendship Bracelet Making
2023-04-20 19:30 - 20:30 | Tufts Hillel, 220 Packard Avenue, Medford, MA, 02155, United States
Come join JQUEST to make pronoun friendship bracelets! Whether you’re making a bracelet for yourself, a friend, or for students to use at Shabbat, come join us for great vibes and Queer Jewish community.

Mental Health Shabbat Sign-up
2023-04-21 18:00 - 21:00 | Tufts Hillel, 220 Packard Avenue, Medford, MA, 02155, United States
Come to Hillel and join a space of Shabbat rest, exploration, creativity, and growth; a space where we can bring our full selves and be a community of supporters. Learn how mental health and Jewish values intersect, de-stress, and celebrate Shabbat.

Join us for Shabbat dinner at Hillel! To help us accommodate you for dinner please sign up below by Wednesday at 10:00am.

Shabbat 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.

Hillel’s Yom Ha’atzmaut Barbecue!
2023-04-26 12:00 - 13:15 | Tufts Hillel, 220 Packard Avenue, Medford, MA, 02155, United States
Come celebrate 75 (!) years of Israeli independence at Tufts Hillel’s Yom Ha’atzmaut Barbecue. There will be hot food, cold drinks, and catchy songs galore!

Come on down and have a bite—all are welcome!

JWC PJ Movie Night
2023-04-27 19:30 - 21:30 | Tufts Hillel, 220 Packard Avenue, Medford, MA, 02155, United States
Join JWC for a super fun and chill movie night. The dress code is PJs!

All are welcome!!
