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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T173000
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UID:10002266-1745343000-1745346600@tuftshillel.org
SUMMARY:Community Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Find community\, make connections with your peers\, and eat dinner at Hillel. Join us for a kosher meat dinner with a vegetarian option.  \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-6/2025-04-22/
CATEGORIES:Be Social (Social Program),Israel
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T053728
CREATED:20250416T163055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T163101Z
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SUMMARY:The Torah of Leadership: Torah Study with Rabbi Elie Lehmann
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to welcome Rabbi Elie Lehmann to Tufts for a thought-provoking evening. After community dinner\, Rabbi Lehmann will guide us through “The Torah of Leadership: Balancing Healthy Doses of Humility\, Arrogance\, and Self-Confidence in Our Lives.” \n\n\n\nTogether\, we’ll explore Jewish texts and reflect on what it means to lead with integrity—to hold space for both humility and strength. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage in deep conversation and learn with a visiting teacher and leader.
URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/the-torah-of-leadership-torah-study-with-rabbi-elie-lehmann/
LOCATION:Tufts Hillel Building\, 220 Packard Ave\, Medford\, MA\, 02155
CATEGORIES:Be Social (Social Program),Jewish Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T213000
DTSTAMP:20260418T053728
CREATED:20250414T200910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T181323Z
UID:10002766-1745436600-1745443800@tuftshillel.org
SUMMARY:October 8 Film Screening
DESCRIPTION:The Gesher Fellowship will be screening Wendy Sachs’ 2025 film “October H8te.” The film portrays the emergence of anti-Semitism on college campuses\, in social media\, and on the streets since Hamas’ attack on Israel on October 7. The screening will be followed by a group discussion. Snacks are provided!  \n\n\n\nSnacks provided.
URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/october-8-film-screening/
CATEGORIES:Israel,Social Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T210000
DTSTAMP:20260418T053728
CREATED:20250327T183025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T183030Z
UID:10002761-1745506800-1745528400@tuftshillel.org
SUMMARY:Challah For Hunger
DESCRIPTION:Challah for Hunger is a group dedicated to doing Tzedakah (charity) through baking and selling Challahs! The current flavors are Chocolate Chip\, Cinnamon Sugar\, Everything Bagel\, and Plain. 100% of the proceeds go to Family Table\, one of the largest Jewish Food banks in the Greater Boston Area. \n\n\n\nDough 3-4PM \n\n\n\nBraiding 5-6PM \n\n\n\nBaking 7-9PM \n\n\n\nJoin us to bake\, make new friends\, and make a difference. \n\n\n\nSign Up!
URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/challah-for-hunger-12/2025-04-24/
CATEGORIES:Social Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T183000
DTSTAMP:20260418T053728
CREATED:20250418T200348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T234533Z
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SUMMARY:Yom HaShoah
DESCRIPTION:Tufts Hillel is hosting a ceremony in honor of Yom HaShoah\, Holocaust Remembrance Day. We will share individual stories\, commemorate\, and be together as a community. \n\n\n\nIf you are interested in participating in our Yom Hashoah ceremony\, please contact Katie Hamelburg at katie.hamelburg@tufts.edu.
URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/yom-hashoah/
LOCATION:Tufts Hillel Building\, 220 Packard Ave\, Medford\, MA\, 02155
CATEGORIES:Holidays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T210000
DTSTAMP:20260418T053728
CREATED:20250414T201009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T201013Z
UID:10002769-1745521200-1745528400@tuftshillel.org
SUMMARY:JQUEST Movie Night
DESCRIPTION:JQUEST is excited to host a cozy movie night! All our welcome to enjoy the many delicious snacks and relax for the evening.
URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/jquest-movie-night/
CATEGORIES:Be Social (Social Program)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T053728
CREATED:20250327T183148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T195613Z
UID:10002763-1745575200-1745586000@tuftshillel.org
SUMMARY:Challah for Hunger – Challah Sale
DESCRIPTION:Are you hungry? If so\, stop by the Campus center to buy delicious Challahs! The current flavors are Chocolate Chip\, Cinnamon Sugar\, Everything Bagel\, and Plain. 100% of the proceeds go to Family Table\, one of the largest Jewish Food banks in the Greater Boston Area.
URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/challah-for-hunger-challah-sale-5/2025-04-25/
CATEGORIES:Social Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T140000
DTSTAMP:20260418T053728
CREATED:20250324T172316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T172321Z
UID:10002753-1745582400-1745589600@tuftshillel.org
SUMMARY:Bagels and Bouncy House
DESCRIPTION:What better way to celebrate the end of the semester than by eating bagels and jumping on a bouncy house?  \n\n\n\nWe hope to see you on Res Quad!
URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/bagels-and-bouncy-house/
LOCATION:Freshman Residential Quad\, The field between Miller and Houston
CATEGORIES:Be Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T203000
DTSTAMP:20260418T053728
CREATED:20250416T164015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T164019Z
UID:10002413-1745604000-1745613000@tuftshillel.org
SUMMARY:Summer Nastalgia Shabbat
DESCRIPTION:Summer is coming\, and we’re going back to the good old days! Join us for Summer Nostalgia Shabbat\, as we reminisce on past summers and get excited for summer 2025! Feel free to come in camp shirts or your favorite summer dress\, baseball hats or pool floaties. Can’t wait to see you there!  \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 \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-58/
CATEGORIES:Shabbat
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T133000
DTSTAMP:20260418T053728
CREATED:20241207T154731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241216T163412Z
UID:10002671-1745668800-1745674200@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-7/2025-04-26/
CATEGORIES:Shabbat
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T203000
DTSTAMP:20260418T053728
CREATED:20250421T171244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250421T171250Z
UID:10002776-1745955000-1745958600@tuftshillel.org
SUMMARY:Yom Hazikaron
DESCRIPTION:Tufts Hillel is excited to celebrate Yom Hazikaron\, Israel’s Remembrance Day. We will come together with a short service and ceremony to acknowledge and commemorate this day as a community. \n\n\n\nIf you are interested in participating in our Yom Hazikaron ceremony\, please contact Katie Hamelburg at katie.hamelburg@tufts.edu
URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/yom-hazikaron/
LOCATION:Tufts Hillel Building\, 220 Packard Ave\, Medford\, MA\, 02155
CATEGORIES:Holidays,Israel
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T053728
CREATED:20250421T171435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250421T171440Z
UID:10002777-1746100800-1746104400@tuftshillel.org
SUMMARY:Yom Haatzmaut BBQ
DESCRIPTION:Join Tufts Hillel to celebrate Yom Haatzmaut\, Israel’s Independence Day! There will be a barbeque lunch\, music\, and treats to celebrate the holiday. We look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/yom-haatzmaut-bbq/
CATEGORIES:Holidays,Israel
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250502T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250502T203000
DTSTAMP:20260418T053728
CREATED:20250423T234308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T195812Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T053728
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:20250503T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T133000
DTSTAMP:20260418T053728
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:20250509T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250509T203000
DTSTAMP:20260418T053728
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:20250510T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T133000
DTSTAMP:20260418T053728
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250516T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T140000
DTSTAMP:20260418T053728
CREATED:20250122T201433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T140053Z
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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\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:20250517T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T133000
DTSTAMP:20260418T053728
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:20250801T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250921T235900
DTSTAMP:20260418T053728
CREATED:20250708T193046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T201021Z
UID:10002778-1754006400-1758499140@tuftshillel.org
SUMMARY:First Year Hub
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to our First Year Hub!\n\n\n\nBelow you’ll find answers to frequently asked questions\, Hillel resources\, and more information that we think will make your transition to Tufts a little easier. \n\n\n\nFAQ\n\n\n\nHow do I RSVP for Shabbat meals?\n \n\n\n\nYou can RSVP for Shabbat meals by texting the keywords below to 617-420-7411. \n\n\n\nText “DINNER” for Friday night Shabbat Dinner. \n\n\n\nText “LUNCH” for Saturday afternoon Shabbat lunch. \n\n\n\nOur first Shabbat dinner of the school year\, First Year Shabbat\, will be on Friday\, August 29th (once all first years have arrived on campus). \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nI’m moving in early for Pre-Orientation. How do I get a Shabbat Kit? \n \n\n\n\nHillel will be giving out free Shabbat Kits to those moving in early on Friday\, August 22nd. Shabbat Kits will include challah\, grape juice\, and dorm-friendly candles. \n\n\n\nYou can pick yours up during our Open House from 12-2pm.  \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nHow do I join the Tufts Hillel Class of 2029 WhatsApp?\n \n\n\n\nClick here to request to join the Tufts Hillel 2029 WhatsApp!  \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nJewish Life Resources\n\n\n\nAs you’re getting settled at Tufts\, we have several opportunities for religious experiences here on campus. Check out our offerings below or contact Katie Hamelburg\, our Senior Jewish Educator\, at kate.hamelburg@tufts.edu for more information! \n\n\n\nRitual Items\n \n\n\n\nMezuzas: We have mezuzas for you to borrow for the year\, if you would like to put one up in your dorm or apartment! We can help you put it up\, if you would like.  \n\n\n\nSiddurs: If you would like your own siddur (prayer book)\, we have personal siddurs for you to take with you! We have Reform\, Conservative\, Orthodox (Ashkenaz)\, and Orthodox (Sephard) personal/travel siddurs. \n\n\n\nTefillin: If you would like to wear or practice trying tefillin\, we have spare tefillin for you to borrow! \n\n\n\nFor a Mezuza\, Siddur\, or Tefillin\, please fill out this form\, come to the Hillel building at 220 Packard Ave\, or contact Katie at kate.hamelburg@tufts.edu. \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nShabbat & Holidays\n \n\n\n\nWe have regular programming for Shabbat and Holidays\, ranging from meals\, traditional services (Reform and Conservative)\, alternative programming\, and more. \n\n\n\nFriday Nights:  \n\n\n\nWe have Conservative and Reform services each Friday\, held at the Hillel building (220 Packard Ave). For any updates to timing or location\, please visit the Hillel calendar at tuftshillel.org.  \n\n\n\nWe have weekly Shabbat Dinners held at Tufts Hillel. All information about the weekly Shabbat Dinner will be posted at tuftshillel.org.  \n\n\n\nSaturday Mornings:  \n\n\n\nWe have Conservative Shabbat Morning services held regularly throughout the semester. All dates and times will be posted on the Tufts Hillel calendar at tuftshillel.org.  \n\n\n\nWe have weekly Shabbat Lunches at Tufts Hillel\, on Saturdays at 12:00pm.  \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nGet Coffee with Katie\n \n\n\n\nLooking for more information about Jewish Life on campus? Questions about any of these offerings\, or don’t see something that you’re looking for on campus? Looking to meet a Hillel Staff Member? Katie would love to take you for coffee! To grab coffee with Katie\, please visit her Calendly link here.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nOpportunities\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nLooking for an on-campus volunteer opportunity? Tufts Hillel is looking for volunteers! \n \n\n\n\nOpportunity 1: Volunteer to tutor for HCAP’s afterschool program! HCAP (Hillel Community Action Partners) has partnered with a local middle school to bring students to our building for Art\, STEM\, and homework help on Tuesdays and Thursdays during the school year. \n\n\n\nOpportunity 2: Volunteer to be an ESL tutor! Our ESL program\, Hillel/McGlynn/Medford Cultural Partnership (HMMCP)\, works to provide English classes to McGlynn Middle School parents and Medford community members who are English language learners. More broadly\, we aim to deepen connections between the Tufts and Medford communities.  \n\n\n\nInterested in these opportunities? Stop by the Hillel Open House (on 8/22 and 8/27) or Hillel GIM (on TBA) to speak with the leaders of these programs. Interest form links coming soon. \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nStill can’t find what you’re looking for?                                   Email our Student Life Coordinator at Natalie.Lopez@tufts.edu
URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/first-year-hub-2/
CATEGORIES:Orientation Week
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UID:10002780-1755864000-1755871200@tuftshillel.org
SUMMARY:Open House & Kosher Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Stop by our building to meet our staff and student leaders\, enjoy kosher lunch\, pick up your Shabbat kit\, and learn more about what Tufts Hillel has to offer! Open House is the great time for students and their families to learn more about our fun events\, resources for first years\, and ways to get involved in our vibrant Jewish community. Shabbat kits will include challah\, grape juice\, and dorm-friendly candles. \n\n\n\nTo RSVP for our Open House lunch\, fill out this form.
URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/hillel-open-house-kosher-lunch-fri/
CATEGORIES:Orientation Week
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250827T113000
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UID:10002779-1756294200-1756308600@tuftshillel.org
SUMMARY:Open House & Kosher Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Stop by our building to meet our staff and student leaders\, enjoy kosher lunch and drinks\, and learn more about what Tufts Hillel has to offer! Open House is the great time for students and their families to learn more about our fun events\, resources for first years\, and ways to get involved in our vibrant Jewish community. Whether you already stopped by on Friday or if it’s your first day on campus\, come hang out with your HFELs (Hillel First Year Engagement Leaders) who are excited to meet you and welcome you to campus!  \n\n\n\nOpen House from 11:30am – 3:30pm; lunch served from 12-2pm. To RSVP for lunch\, fill out this form.
URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/hillel-open-house-5/
LOCATION:Tufts Hillel\, 220 Packard Avenue\, Medford\, MA\, 02155\, United States
CATEGORIES:Orientation Week
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hillel Student Board":MAILTO:ilan.persing@tufts.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250828T223000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250828T233000
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UID:10002782-1756420200-1756423800@tuftshillel.org
SUMMARY:Late Night Chill
DESCRIPTION:Come as you are (comfy clothes encouraged!) and join us at Hillel for some yummy snacks and great company as we relax after a long orientation day! All are welcome – come meet your Class of 2029 peers and hang!
URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/late-night-chill-4/
LOCATION:Tufts Hillel\, 220 Packard Avenue\, Medford\, MA\, 02155\, United States
CATEGORIES:Orientation Week
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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
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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:20250830T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250830T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T053728
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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:20250830T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250830T230000
DTSTAMP:20260418T053728
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UID:10002784-1756587600-1756594800@tuftshillel.org
SUMMARY:Havdalah and JP Licks
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate the end of Shabbat with the symbolic ritual of Havdalah\, then head over to J.P. Licks in Davis Square for ice cream. It’s on us! Meet at Hillel.
URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/havdalah-and-jp-licks-4/
LOCATION:Tufts Hillel\, 220 Packard Avenue\, Medford\, MA\, 02155\, United States
CATEGORIES:Orientation Week
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hillel Student Board":MAILTO:ilan.persing@tufts.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250831T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250831T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T053728
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SUMMARY:Bagel Brunch
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the tastiest\, bagel-iest\, can’t-miss event of the semester. Tufts Hillel presents our annual Bagel Brunch with performances by all campus a capella groups! All are welcome to come grab a bagel (plain\, everything\, or whatever you like) and join us for this iconic orientation event!
URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/bagel-brunch-4/
LOCATION:Tufts Hillel\, 220 Packard Avenue\, Medford\, MA\, 02155\, United States
CATEGORIES:Orientation Week
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hillel Student Board":MAILTO:ilan.persing@tufts.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250902T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250902T183000
DTSTAMP:20260418T053728
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UID:10002792-1756834200-1756837800@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-13/2025-09-02/
CATEGORIES:Be Social (Social Program),Israel
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250902T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250902T183000
DTSTAMP:20260418T053728
CREATED:20260213T205500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T205638Z
UID:10002816-1756834200-1756837800@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-14/2025-09-02/
CATEGORIES:Be Social (Social Program),Israel
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250904T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250904T200000
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UID:10002861-1757012400-1757016000@tuftshillel.org
SUMMARY:Back to School Bingo
DESCRIPTION:Kick of the semester with Hillel Bingo! This will be a great time reconnect with friends\, meet new people\, and compete for exciting prizes.
URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/back-to-school-bingo/
LOCATION:Tufts Hillel Building\, 220 Packard Ave\, Medford\, MA\, 02155
CATEGORIES:Be Social (Social Program)
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