BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Tufts Hillel - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://tuftshillel.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Tufts Hillel REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250930T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250930T173000 DTSTAMP:20260422T120724 CREATED:20250911T150415Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T202657Z UID:10002936-1759249800-1759253400@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/2025-09-30/ 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:20250930T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250930T183000 DTSTAMP:20260422T120724 CREATED:20250902T174250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T205319Z UID:10002796-1759253400-1759257000@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-13/2025-09-30/ CATEGORIES:Be Social (Social Program),Israel ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tuftshillel.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/2023_10_13-Community-Gatherings-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250930T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250930T183000 DTSTAMP:20260422T120724 CREATED:20260213T205500Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T205638Z UID:10003261-1759253400-1759257000@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-14/2025-09-30/ CATEGORIES:Be Social (Social Program),Israel ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tuftshillel.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2023_10_13-Community-Gatherings-3-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251002T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251002T170000 DTSTAMP:20260422T120724 CREATED:20250926T130930Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T130933Z UID:10003000-1759410000-1759424400@tuftshillel.org SUMMARY:Hungry Hungry Jumbos DESCRIPTION:Come chill at Hillel after services on Yom Kippur afternoon! Whether you’re fasting or not\, this is your time to play board games and schmooze with friends on the holiest day of the year. URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/hungry-hungry-jumbos-4/ LOCATION:Tufts Hillel Building\, 220 Packard Ave\, Medford\, MA\, 02155 CATEGORIES:Be Social,High Holidays,Holidays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tuftshillel.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/2_10_2025_HungryHungryJumbos-2-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251003T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251003T110000 DTSTAMP:20260422T120724 CREATED:20250902T190648Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T142621Z UID:10002867-1759485600-1759489200@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/2025-10-03/ LOCATION:Tufts Hillel Building\, 220 Packard Ave\, Medford\, MA\, 02155 CATEGORIES:Jewish Learning ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tuftshillel.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/2026_2_13_WeeklyTalmudChaburah-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251003T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T170000 DTSTAMP:20260422T120724 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tuftshillel.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/2025_10_4_JewpardyShabbat-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T143000 DTSTAMP:20260422T120724 CREATED:20251004T193754Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251004T200040Z UID:10003204-1759669200-1759674600@tuftshillel.org SUMMARY:Sukkah Decorating DESCRIPTION:Come adorn the Tufts Hillel Sukkah with beautiful handmade decorations! URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/sukkah-decorating-2/ LOCATION:Tufts Hillel Building\, 220 Packard Ave\, Medford\, MA\, 02155 CATEGORIES:Be Social,Be Social (Social Program),High Holidays,Holidays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tuftshillel.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/2025_10_4_SukkahDecorating-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251006T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T120000 DTSTAMP:20260422T120724 CREATED:20251004T043849Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251004T043854Z UID:10003202-1759775400-1760529600@tuftshillel.org SUMMARY:Sukkot at Tufts Hillel 2025 DESCRIPTION:Join Tufts Hillel to celebrate the holiday of Sukkot! We will be having services and meals throughout the holiday\, in addition to a variety of programming. See below for our service and chag meal schedule. \n\n\n\nContact Katie (Kate.Hamelburg@tufts.edu) with any questions! URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/sukkot-at-tufts-hillel-2025/ LOCATION:Tufts Hillel\, 220 Packard Ave\, Medford\, Massachusetts\, 02155\, United States CATEGORIES:High Holidays,Holidays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tuftshillel.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/2025_09_29_SukkotMealsSchedule_Landscape-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251006T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251006T210000 DTSTAMP:20260422T120724 CREATED:20250930T145159Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251004T044307Z UID:10003200-1759780800-1759784400@tuftshillel.org SUMMARY:Candy Sukkah Making DESCRIPTION:Build your very own candy sukkah! Using graham crackers\, frosting\, and lots of other sweets\, you’ll get to design a delicious mini sukkah while learning all the basic rules of a sukkah. URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/candy-sukkah-making-2/ LOCATION:Tufts Hillel Building\, 220 Packard Ave\, Medford\, MA\, 02155 CATEGORIES:Be Social,Be Social (Social Program) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tuftshillel.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/2023_09_19_CandySukkahMaking_Landscape.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T200000 DTSTAMP:20260422T120724 CREATED:20250906T220645Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T200819Z UID:10002863-1759867200-1759867200@tuftshillel.org SUMMARY:From Despair to Hope DESCRIPTION:An evening of resilience and renewal marking Oct 7th \n\n\n\n\n\nThis Sukkot\, Tufts Hillel will welcome Ido Felus for an evening of resilience and renewal marking Oct 7th. Ido\, a survivor from Kfar Aza\, is planting seeds of renewal through Nitzanei Ofir\, a project that empowers young adults to rebuild what was broken and breathe life back into their communities. \n\n\n\nJoin us this October 7th as Ido shares his story of survival\, loss\, and the fierce hope of rebuilding. \n\n\n\nThere will be a dessert reception to follow. All are welcome. \n\n\n\nKnow before you go \n\n\n\nFor this program\, there will be heightened security in place. We appreciate your patience and encourage you to arrive early so security checks can be completed and the program can begin on time. \n\n\n\nDue to capacity\, there’s a limited number of seats available for the event. Pre-registration is required and you must show Tufts ID upon arrival.  \n\n\n\n\nNo bags bigger than a fanny pack\n\n\n\nThere will be heightened security\, please bear with us\n\n\n\n\nWho is eligible to join us \n\n\n\nTufts students\, Tufts Faculty\, and Tufts Staff are welcome to join for this event\, due to security and space constraints. URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/from-despair-to-hope-an-evening-of-resilience-and-renewal-marking-oct-7th/ LOCATION:Tufts Hillel Building\, 220 Packard Ave\, Medford\, MA\, 02155 CATEGORIES:Holidays,Israel ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tuftshillel.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/2025_10_7-From-Despair-to-Hope-3-2025_10_7-From-Despair-to-Hope-with-time.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T130000 DTSTAMP:20260422T120724 CREATED:20251004T181844Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251004T235320Z UID:10003203-1759926600-1759928400@tuftshillel.org SUMMARY:Hillel Student Board Info Session DESCRIPTION:Want to learn all about what student board is\, what the open positions are\, and what it is they actually do? Join us for an info session! URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/hillel-student-board-interest-meeting/ LOCATION:Tufts Hillel\, 220 Packard Ave\, Medford\, 02155 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tuftshillel.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/2025_10_4_StudentBoardInterestMeetingInfoSession-2-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T000000 DTSTAMP:20260422T120724 CREATED:20250918T153605Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T153609Z UID:10003114-1760054400-1760054400@tuftshillel.org SUMMARY:Fall 2025 Student Board Applications DESCRIPTION:Interested in building Jewish community on campus? Join Hillel board! This is a great opportunity to help shape what Jewish life looks like at Tufts\, and it is also a really fun and exciting way to get more involved with Hillel yourself! The entire Hillel student board meets weekly from 12:00-1:15 pm on Mondays\, but applicants must also be available for additional meetings and/or programming. \n\n\n\nApplications are due at 5PM on Friday\, October 10\, 2025: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf3IQ8O-PhNhweJN6znhjkiUn-k3zeiGO1CNFUsDiY7D5GXmw/viewform?usp=header \n\n\n\nOpen Positions Include: \n\n\n\nJewish & Queer Students at Tufts (JQUEST): JQUEST chair fosters and supports the Jewish and Queer community at Tufts. JQUEST chair facilitates programs and dialogues concerning the intersections between not just LGBTQ+ issues and Judaism\, but also religion\, gender\, and sexuality in general. In addition to programming\, the chair can also serve as a resource and point of entry for Jewish and LGBTQ+ students at Tufts. The JQUEST chair also works with other LGBTQ+ organizations on campus such as the Queer Students Alliance and the LGBTQ+ Center. If you have any questions\, please reach out to Lexi Trifon and/or Eli Fraiman at alexis.trifon@tufts.edu or elijah.fraiman@tufts.edu \n\n\n\nReform Minyan Coordinator: Responsible for the Reform minyan’s services and programs and making them as accessible and welcoming an environment as possible. Their responsibilities include finding service and song leaders for Friday nights\, Saturday day programming\, and organizing High Holiday and Holiday services when they are scheduled. If you have any questions\, please reach out to Adam Dincin (your potential future co-chair) or Sarah Grand at adam.dincin@tufts.edu or sarah.grand@tufts.edu \n\n\n\nConservative Minyan Coordinators: Responsible for the Conservative minyan’s services and programs and helping build an inclusive Shabbat community. Their responsibilities include finding service leaders for Friday nights\, Shabbat day programming\, and organizing holiday services when they are scheduled. If you have any questions\, please reach out to Ben Handell (your potential future co-chair) or Sarah Grand at benjamin.handell@tufts.edu or sarah.grand@tufts.edu \n\n\n\nSpirituality Coordinator: Responsible for events that focus on creative\, alternative forms of Jewish practice. Their responsibilities include serving as a resource for board members and other members of the Hillel community to enhance the spirituality and creativity of Jewish practices in their events. The Spirituality Coordinator will also serve as a liaison between the existing minyanim and any future spiritual services for purposes of coordinating/scheduling prayer experiences. The Spirituality Coordinator is also responsible for planning or helping to plan alternative Friday night services and Saturday day programming as needed. If you have any questions\, please reach out to Sarah Grand or Eli Fraiman at sarah.grand@tufts.edu or elijah.fraiman@tufts.edu \n\n\n\nFirst-Year Programming Co-Chair: First-Year Programming Co-Chairs work together and alongside their sophomore mentors to plan programming\, bonding opportunities\, fun events\, and ways to connect for their fellow first-years. In addition\, co-chairs plan an overnight retreat in the spring semester for their class\, as well as lead Orientation Week programming the following fall (for the Class of 2030). This role is a great opportunity to grow as a leader and team member\, work in a collaborative and creative way\, and be a part of one of the best groups on campus 🙂 If you have any questions\, please reach out to Jake Drexler and/or Abby Hogan at jacob.drexler@tufts.edu or abigail.hogan@tufts.edu \n\n\n\n** We will be having our annual student board retreat on Saturday\, November 8–Sunday\, November 9th\, 2025. If accepted to one of these positions\, you are expected to join us for the retreat\, unless you have a pre-existing conflict. URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/fall-2025-student-board-applications/ CATEGORIES:Be Social (Social Program) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tuftshillel.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/2025_9_17Apply_for_Student_Board_Fa25-Landscape.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T110000 DTSTAMP:20260422T120724 CREATED:20250902T190648Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T142621Z UID:10002868-1760090400-1760094000@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/2025-10-10/ LOCATION:Tufts Hillel Building\, 220 Packard Ave\, Medford\, MA\, 02155 CATEGORIES:Jewish Learning ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tuftshillel.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/2026_2_13_WeeklyTalmudChaburah-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T143000 DTSTAMP:20260422T120724 CREATED:20250902T185742Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T172627Z UID:10002860-1760101200-1760106600@tuftshillel.org SUMMARY:The Edith Sulzberg Memorial Intergenerational Program Sukkot Luncheon DESCRIPTION:Make a new friend\, share a meal\, and build meaningful connections across generations! \n\n\n\nSign up is required. Email Lexi Trifon at alexis.trifon@tufts.edu to sign up! \n\n\n\nThe Edith Sulzberg Memorial Intergenerational Program brings Tufts students together with residents of Cabot Park Village for conversation\, community\, and Jewish celebration. This event will take place in the Tufts Hillel Sukkah. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nA partnership between Tufts Hillel and Cabot Park Village \n\n\n\nWhat started as a weekly Challah for Hunger delivery turned into something much deeper. \n\n\n\nEdith Sulzberg\, mother of Tufts Hillel’s Director of Operations and Finance Marilyn Goldman\, was a fierce supporter of Jewish life\, young people\, and her daughter’s work. Each Thursday\, students would send challah—and handwritten notes—to residents at Cabot Park Village\, including Edith. But Edith wanted more than a taste of Shabbat. She wanted to meet the students behind the notes\, to see where Marilyn worked\, and to feel the energy of Tufts Hillel for herself. \n\n\n\nWith the help of Tufts Student Eli Fraiman and Cabot Park Village’s Executive director Todd Raymond\, Edith made it to Hillel. That visit sparked a tradition: shared meals\, thoughtful conversations\, and real friendships between Tufts students and Cabot Park Village residents. \n\n\n\nToday\, in Edith’s memory\, this intergenerational program brings students and seniors together for festive lunches\, Shabbat dinners\, and meaningful connection. It’s a space to eat\, laugh\, and build relationships across generations—with your very own Bubbes and Zaydes. URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/the-edith-sulzberg-memorial-intergenerational-program-sukkot-luncheon/ LOCATION:Tufts Hillel Building\, 220 Packard Ave\, Medford\, MA\, 02155 CATEGORIES:Be Social (Social Program),Holidays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tuftshillel.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/2025_10_10-Edith-Sulzberg-Memorial-Intergenerational-ProgramIntergenerational-luncheon-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T170000 DTSTAMP:20260422T120724 CREATED:20250918T150602Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T142724Z UID:10003116-1760119200-1760202000@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/2025-10-10/ 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251013T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251013T173000 DTSTAMP:20260422T120724 CREATED:20251010T012331Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T012504Z UID:10003208-1760371200-1760376600@tuftshillel.org SUMMARY:Pickling in the Sukkah DESCRIPTION:Join us in the Bayit Sukkah to make pickled vegetables and celebrate the Sukkot harvest! The Bayit Sukkah is in the backyard of 98 Packard Avenue. All supplies will be provided – just bring yourself and your holiday spirit! URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/pickling-in-the-sukkah-2/ LOCATION:The Bayit\, 98 Packard Avenue\, Somerville\, MA\, 02144 CATEGORIES:Be Social,Be Social (Social Program),Holidays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tuftshillel.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/2025_10_13_PicklingInTheSukkah-4.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T181500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T120000 DTSTAMP:20260422T120724 CREATED:20251009T200335Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T135620Z UID:10003207-1760465700-1760529600@tuftshillel.org SUMMARY:Simchat Torah Celebration DESCRIPTION:Join us for the holiday of Simchat Torah\, where we restart reading the Torah and celebrate as a community. This particular Simchat Torah\, we’re marking not only the completion of the Torah reading cycle\, but celebrating the return of the hostages home at last. Join us for a celebration of gratitude and hope—for healing\, for peace\, and for new beginnings. There will be hot appetizers\, decadent dessert\, dancing\, community\, and fun—we look forward to dancing with you! \n\n\n\nThere will be celebrations on both Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning. Join us for part or all! \n\n\n\nTuesday evening\, October 146:15 pm: Yizkor\, a memorial service remembering those we have lost.7:00 pm: Simchat Torah Celebration: Singing\, Dancing with the Torah (Hakafot)\, hot appetizers\, dinner\, and decadent dessert. \n\n\n\nWednesday morning\, October 1510:00 am: Services: Singing\, Hallel\, Dancing with the Torah (Hakafot)\, and Torah reading. We’ll finish reading the full cycle of the Torah\, and start anew at the very beginning!12:00 pm: Lunch On Simchat Torah\, we perform hakafot—dancing in a circle with Torahs in hand as an expression of unity\, joy\, and unending connection to Torah. May our dancing\, prayers\, community\, and shared presence reflect gratitude\, resilience\, and a renewed future. We hope you will join us as we mark this sacred and meaningful moment together.  URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/simchat-torah-celebration/ CATEGORIES:Holidays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tuftshillel.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/2025_10_6_SimchatTorahSongCircle-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T210000 DTSTAMP:20260422T120724 CREATED:20250902T184659Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250906T220921Z UID:10002930-1760626800-1760648400@tuftshillel.org SUMMARY:Challah for Hunger DESCRIPTION: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 9/11\, 9/25\, 10/16\, 10/30\, 11/13\, 12/4. \n\n\n\nYou can join us for… \n\n\n\nDough Making 3-4PM \n\n\n\nBraiding 5-6PM \n\n\n\nBaking 7-9PM \n\n\n\nSign up here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1gwh5K3jQw-jW_pK81vj7gW6oQ3AWssRpN6g8sXFJ3ew/edit?usp=sharing URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/challah-for-hunger-13/2025-10-16/ LOCATION:Tufts Hillel-Downstairs Chapel\, 220 Packard Ave\, Medford\, MA\, 02155 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tuftshillel.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Challah-for-Hunger-Thursday-1-Landscape.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T203000 DTSTAMP:20260422T120724 CREATED:20251013T151422Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T151425Z UID:10003206-1760643000-1760646600@tuftshillel.org SUMMARY:Interfaith Relationships: Discussion & Dinner DESCRIPTION:Let’s discuss interfaith dating and marriage in a Jewish context over dinner! Join our group discussion on Jewish values and differing perspectives within and outside our communities. Everyone is welcome and all viewpoints are valued. Hope to see you there! URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/interfaith-relationships-discussion-dinner/ LOCATION:Tufts Hillel Building\, 220 Packard Ave\, Medford\, MA\, 02155 CATEGORIES:Be Social (Social Program),Jewish Learning,Social Justice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tuftshillel.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/2025_10_13_InterfaithRelationships-2-Landscape.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T110000 DTSTAMP:20260422T120724 CREATED:20250902T190648Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T142621Z UID:10002869-1760695200-1760698800@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/2025-10-17/ LOCATION:Tufts Hillel Building\, 220 Packard Ave\, Medford\, MA\, 02155 CATEGORIES:Jewish Learning ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tuftshillel.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/2026_2_13_WeeklyTalmudChaburah-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T170000 DTSTAMP:20260422T120724 CREATED:20250918T150602Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T142724Z UID:10003117-1760724000-1760806800@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/2025-10-17/ 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T133000 DTSTAMP:20260422T120724 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tuftshillel.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/2025_10_16_ChaiLatteMaking-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T123000 DTSTAMP:20260422T120724 CREATED:20250917T201726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T211327Z UID:10003025-1760877000-1760877000@tuftshillel.org SUMMARY:Trip to Nova Exhibition Boston DESCRIPTION:Oct 7th: the Moment Music Stood Still \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn partnership with the Office of the President\, we’re honored to offer this important opportunity. Join us for a guided tour of the exhibit and hear directly from a survivor of October 7. \n\n\n\nWe’ll start with a light brunch at Tufts Hillel before leaving campus together. \n\n\n\nLogistics: \n\n\n\n\nPre-registration is required\n\n\n\nYou must bring your Tufts ID to board the bus\n\n\n\n\nBefore registering \n\n\n\nplease read the know before you go guidelines \n\n\n\nand review the Tufts Code of Conduct URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/trip-to-nova-exhibition-boston/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tuftshillel.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/NOVA.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T173000 DTSTAMP:20260422T120724 CREATED:20250911T150415Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T202657Z UID:10002939-1761064200-1761067800@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/2025-10-21/ 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:20251021T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T183000 DTSTAMP:20260422T120724 CREATED:20250902T174250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T205319Z UID:10002799-1761067800-1761071400@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-13/2025-10-21/ CATEGORIES:Be Social (Social Program),Israel ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tuftshillel.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/2023_10_13-Community-Gatherings-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T183000 DTSTAMP:20260422T120724 CREATED:20260213T205500Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T205638Z UID:10003262-1761067800-1761071400@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-14/2025-10-21/ CATEGORIES:Be Social (Social Program),Israel ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tuftshillel.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2023_10_13-Community-Gatherings-3-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T183000 DTSTAMP:20260422T120724 CREATED:20251017T123622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T123708Z UID:10003211-1761069600-1761071400@tuftshillel.org SUMMARY:Bayit Info Session for Rising Juniors & Seniors DESCRIPTION:Attention: all rising juniors and seniors! Applications to live in the Bayit (Tufts Jewish Culture House) during the 2026-2027 school year are due on Wednesday 10/22/25 at 5pm via the Housing Portal on SIS. \n\n\n\nHave questions? Stop by Community Dinner on Tuesday 10/21 @ 6pm for a brief info session on what it’s like to live in the Bayit and how the application process works! Current Bayit residents & a representative from Tufts ResLife will be there to answer all your questions. \n\n\n\nRising sophomores\, your applications window will open later this semester 🙂 URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/bayit-info-session-for-rising-juniors-seniors/ LOCATION:Tufts Hillel Building\, 220 Packard Ave\, Medford\, MA\, 02155 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tuftshillel.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/2025_10_17_BayitInfoSession-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T200000 DTSTAMP:20260422T120724 CREATED:20251016T230640Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T230645Z UID:10003210-1761069600-1761076800@tuftshillel.org SUMMARY:Read by the River Paint Party DESCRIPTION:Read by the River is an annual youth literacy carnival hosted by Tufts Hillel where local kids come and enjoy reading themed activities. \n\n\n\nHelp us prepare for this amazing event by painting decorations! This is a super fun way to destress after a long day and hang out with your friends. All artistic abilities are welcome. This year\, the carnival is circus themed\, so get ready to paint popcorn\, elephants\, balloons and more! URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/read-by-the-river-paint-party/ CATEGORIES:Be Social,Be Social (Social Program) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tuftshillel.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/2025_10_10_ReadbytheRiverPaintParty.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T110000 DTSTAMP:20260422T120724 CREATED:20250902T190648Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T142621Z UID:10002870-1761300000-1761303600@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/2025-10-24/ LOCATION:Tufts Hillel Building\, 220 Packard Ave\, Medford\, MA\, 02155 CATEGORIES:Jewish Learning ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tuftshillel.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/2026_2_13_WeeklyTalmudChaburah-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T164500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T174500 DTSTAMP:20260422T120724 CREATED:20250709T163156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T141938Z UID:10002786-1761324300-1761414300@tuftshillel.org SUMMARY:Parents and Family Weekend 2025 DESCRIPTION:Registration has closed. If you would like to join us\, please email Marilyn.Goldman@tufts.edu \n\n\n\nWe look forward to welcoming you to Parents and Family Weekend at Tufts Hillel! \n\n\n\nGet Tickets Now! \n\n\n\nLocation: All events are at Tufts Hillel | 220 Packard Avenue \n\n\n\nPlease register below for Friday Night Shabbat Dinner and Saturday Shabbat Lunch! \n\n\n\nFull Schedule of Events\n\n\n\nFriday\, October 24th\n\n\n\n4:45 – 5:30 PM : RECEPTION AND OPEN HOUSE AT TUFTS HILLEL  \n\n\n\nJoin parents\, students\, and staff for a pre-Shabbat reception and schmooze!  \n\n\n\n5:30 PM : COMMUNAL SHABBAT CANDLE LIGHTING  \n\n\n\n6:00 – 7:00 PM : STUDENT-LED SHABBAT SERVICES  \n\n\n\nPlease join us for student-led Reform and Conservative Shabbat services. \n\n\n\n7:00 PM : SHABBAT DINNER – please register below! \n\n\n\nShare the Hillel Shabbat experience with your entire family! Join us for a delicious kosher dinner (with a vegetarian option) following services. You are welcome for dinner\, services\, or both. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nSaturday\, October 25th\n\n\n\n10:00 AM – 12:00 PM : STUDENT-LED SHABBAT SERVICES \n\n\n\nCome join us for Conservative Shabbat morning services. \n\n\n\n12:00 – 1:00 PM : SHABBAT LUNCH – please register below! \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\nRegistration has closed. If you would like to join us\, please email Marilyn.Goldman@tufts.edu URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/parents-and-family-weekend-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tuftshillel.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2023_10_14_Parents-and-family-weekend-1-1.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR