Israel Book Club
2022-12-09 12:00 - 13:00, 2022-12-16 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Tufts Hillel, 220 Packard Avenue, Medford, MA, 02155, United States
Students and faculty members will meet weekly to discuss readings from Benny Morris’ 1948: A History of the First Arab-Israeli War and Yossi Klein HaLevi’s Letters to my Palestinian Neighbor. 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! Lunch will be served each week.

Contact Skyler Goldberg with any questions.

Judith, Wonder Woman of Hanukkah: A Conversation and Call to Action
2022-12-09 14:00 - 15:15 | Tufts Hillel Building, 220 Packard Ave, Medford, MA, 02155
Join us to discover how the rabbis put a female heroine at the center of the Hanukkah story and discuss her relevance for us today. We’ll eat sufganiyot (donuts) and talk about current events such as the protests in Iran and Roe v. Wade, two current events that beg the question: who are the wonder women of today, and how can we be one of them? RSVP below!

Shabbat Dinner Sign-up
2022-12-09 19:00 - 20:30, 2022-12-16 19:00 - 20:30 | Tufts Hillel, 220 Packard Avenue, Medford, MA, 02155, United States
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.

Sweat and Recharge with Hillel
2022-12-11 12:00 - 12:30 | Tufts Hillel-Upstairs Lobby, 220 Packard Ave, Medford, MA, 02155
Join Meira for a workout class at Hillel. Recharge from the week with some fun music and snacks! Please RSVP so we know how many people to expect.

First Year Study Hours
2022-12-13 14:00 - 17:00 | Tufts Hillel, 220 Packard Avenue, Medford, MA, 02155, United States
Library too crowded? Need to get a problem set done? Have a test to study for? Come meet your fellow classmates and be productive at our first year study hours!

Gone for Vacation!
2022-12-23 08:00 - 2023-01-02 23:30 | Tufts Hillel Building, 220 Packard Ave, Medford, MA, 02155
Hillel is closed for winter break. We’ll be back after the New Year with limited hours until the semester starts! Starting Jan 3rd we’re open 10-4 pm, but closed Fridays until Jan 17th.

Please email us rather than come to the Hillel building.

Gesher: Building Bridges Fellowship
2023-01-18 20:00 - 2023-02-10 21:30 | MA
Apply now!

Applications due by Wednesday, January 24 at 12:00 pm (noon).

The course will begin on Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at 8:00 pm. Fellowship meetings will be weekly on Wednesday at 8:00 pm.

What is Gesher?

Since October 7th, we’ve felt many things—grief, mourning, anger, fear, confusion. One thing has been missing: dialogue. Gesher: Building Bridges is a new Tufts Hillel initiative aimed at bridging the divides within the Jewish community.

Gesher fellows will study diverse perspectives on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through a focus on seeing the other and building bridges, particularly amid the ongoing war. We will delve into important themes, including identity, diaspora, humanization, and challenging hate. This is a student-led fellowship designed for all students—Jewish and allies alike—committed to shared learning, open to new experiences, and respectful toward diverse voices.

As a fellows you will have the opportunity to explore your own views in a challenging, tolerant, and respectful environment. The fellowship will feature a highly subsidized trip over Patriots’ Day Weekend to hear insightful speakers and come together in pursuit of collective healing.

Dates and logistical details:

Weekly seminars over 10 weeks beginning 2/7/24

Wednesdays at 8:00pm.

Immersive travel experience over over Patriots’ Day Weekend

Apply now!

Bring a Buddy Shabbat! Sign-up
2023-01-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Tufts Hillel, 220 Packard Avenue, Medford, MA, 02155, United States
Welcome back to campus! There’s no better way to be welcomed back than to welcome your friends back!- Bring a buddy to Shabbat dinner this week and share the joy of Shabbat at Hillel. Come for candle lighting and services (Conservative or Reform) at 6PM or dinner at 7PM

You can RSVP your friend in the form below by adding them as a guest! If you bring a friend you not only get a delicious meal, and quality time with a friend, but also a free sticker!

Shabbat at Hillel:

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.

Grow! A Rosh Chodesh Self-Care Event
2023-01-23 19:00 - 20:15 | Tufts Women’s Center, 55 Talbot Avenue (next to lower Campus Center, Medford, 02155
Join us at the Tufts Women’s Center for a night of reflection, meditation and self care, as we celebrate the beginning of the month of Shevat, a month focused on growth!

Please RSVP HERE!

Hot Cocoa & Catch Up
2023-01-26 16:30 - 17:30 | Tufts Hillel, 220 Packard Avenue, Medford, MA, 02155, United States
Haven’t been to Hillel in a while? Want to catch up with friends or get more involved? Come to Hillel for a Hot Cocoa Bar and cozy vibes! Dairy-free options will be served as well.

Visions of Peace: Israel-Palestine
2023-01-26 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-02-02 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

Israel Book Club
2023-01-27 12:00 - 13:00, 2023-02-03 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.

Climate Justice Shabbat Sign-up
2023-01-27 19:00 - 20:00 | Tufts Hillel, 220 Packard Avenue, Medford, MA, 02155, United States
Join us for shabbat dinner and services focusing on climate change, social justice and the environment. We’ll have additions to our regular shabbat services and opportunities to discuss the connections between the environment, Jewish values, and our own identities over a delicious vegan/vegetarian-friendly meal.

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.

Reform Havdalah and Dinner
2023-01-28 18:00 - 20:00 | The Bayit, 98 Packard Avenue, Somerville, MA, 02144
Close out Shabbat and build a Reform community with a cozy Havdalah and dinner!

All are welcome to join!

Birthright General Interest Meeting
2023-01-29 18:00 - 19:30 | Tufts Hillel, 220 Packard Avenue, Medford, MA, 02155, United States
It’s time to learn more about Birthright with Tufts Hillel! Come for a short presentation over a free dinner and ask all your burning questions about our summer and upcoming trips.

Zohar Circle with Rabbi Brawer
2023-01-30 16:30 - 17:30, 2023-02-06 16:30 - 17:30 | 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
2023-01-30 19:00 - 19:30, 2023-02-06 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!

Weekly Talmud Chaburah with Rabbi Brawer
2023-02-03 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

Athletes' Shabbat Sign-up
2023-02-03 19:00 - 20:00 | Tufts Hillel, 220 Packard Avenue, Medford, MA, 02155, United States

First-Year Retreat!
2023-02-04 08:00 - 2023-02-05 17:00 | Tufts Hillel Building, 220 Packard Ave, Medford, MA, 02155
Hillel First-year retreat is happening! Get ready for a fun getaway to meet and build lasting connections with fellow Jewish first-years. We will leave the evening of February 4th and come back the afternoon of February 5th. The event will take place at a retreat center an hour and a half away and meals will be provided. Sign up using the link, spaces are limited!

Sign up now!

Rabbi Leah Meet and Greet
2023-02-04 13:00 - 15:00 | Tufts Hillel, 220 Packard Avenue, Medford, MA, 02155, United States
Stop by Hillel to meet Rabbi Leah, have a bagel, and chat! Stay for two hours, or just pop in.

All are welcome!

Rav Kook and Rugelach
2023-02-04 19:00 - 20:00 | Tufts Hillel, 220 Packard Avenue, Medford, MA, 02155, United States
Come learn with Brandeis Professor of Near Eastern and Judaic Studies Yehudah Mirsky! We will study some texts by Rabbi Kook, the first chief rabbi of Israel, that are essential for understanding contemporary Israeli politics.

Dinner will be served!

Sign Up Here: https://forms.gle/WCv9YSbcAjXFRZ8y7

Jewish Learning Fellowship
2023-02-08 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.

Social Justice Series: Judaism & Prison Abolition
2023-02-08 19:30 - 21:00 | Tufts Hillel, 220 Packard Avenue, Medford, MA, 02155, United States
Tufts Hillel will be hosting a series of social justice discussions, with the first topic being prison abolition. We will look at texts and engage in discussions surrounding Judaism’s view on prison abolition and more. Dinner will be provided!

Sign Up Here!
