Tufts Hillel

Bring a Buddy Shabbat! Sign-up
2023-01-20 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | 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 | 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 | 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.

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.

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!

Replant and Renew: A Hillel Tu BiShvat Snackventure
2023-02-09 19:30 - 20:30 | Tufts Hillel, 220 Packard Avenue, Medford, MA, 02155, United States
Join your favorite Hillel Holiday Co-Chairs for a TuBishvat seder centered on themes of refreshment and renewal. We will try new fruits, plant fresh herbs, and reflect on ourselves and the world around us.

Sign Up Here!

Valentines Calligraphy Workshop
2023-02-10 15:00 - 16:00 | Campus Center, 44 Professors Row, Medford, 02155
Come learn calligraphy in Hebrew, Chinese and other languages to make Valentine’s cards for friends and family!

All are welcome!

Soup-er Bowl Sunday
2023-02-12 13:00 - 15:30 | Tufts Hillel, 220 Packard Avenue, Medford, MA, 02155, United States
Warm up your winter with matza ball soup!

JQUEST Dinner and Interfaith Discussion with True Colors
2023-02-13 19:30 - 21:00 | Tufts Hillel, 220 Packard Avenue, Medford, MA, 02155, United States
Do you like to wrestle with sacred texts while eating delicious food? Do you have questions about creation stories from the Jewish and Christian traditions, and how they might relate to gender and sexuality? Join LGBTQ+ friends and allies from True Colors and JQUEST for a discussion of Genesis creation narratives led by Rabbi Jonah, Protestant Chaplain Dan, and chaplaincy intern Francesca. Dinner will be served!

Death and Afterlife
2023-02-14 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

Lots of Love Valentine's Cookie Decorating
2023-02-14 19:30 - 21:00 | Tufts Hillel, 220 Packard Avenue, Medford, MA, 02155, United States
Stop by the Hillel Building to decorate heart-shaped sugar cookies. This is an awesome opportunity to enjoy a sweet treat with friends!

All are welcome!

Cummings/Hillel Genocide Education Experience
2023-02-19 08:00 - 2023-02-20 21:00
Save the date for the Cummings/Hillel Boston Trip over Presidents’ Day Weekend! Join fellows Jumbos as we travel to Boston and surrounding towns to learn about various genocides, listen to survivors and experts, and learn from fellow students to build community. Meals will be provided and students will return to Tufts at night. All are welcome!

Sign Up Here

Blood Drive 2/23
2023-02-23 12:00 - 17:00 | Tufts Hillel, 220 Packard Avenue, Medford, MA, 02155, United States
Give blood and help save lives! Come to Tufts Hillel on Thursday, Feb. 23 (Tufts Monday schedule) or Wednesday, March 1 from 12-5 pm to donate blood through the American Red Cross.

Sign up to donate here!

Please reach out to mariel.priven@tufts.edu with any questions.

Jewish Chinese Fusion Cooking
2023-02-23 19:00 - 21:00 | The Bayit, 98 Packard Avenue, Somerville, MA, 02144
Come cook Jewish-Chinese fusion food at the Bayit. All are welcome!

First-Year Karaoke Night
2023-02-23 20:00 - 22:00 | Tufts Hillel, 220 Packard Avenue, Medford, MA, 02155, United States
Calling all First -Years, come to Hillel for a night of Karaoke, Snacks, and Fun!

All are welcome so just show up!

Tufts Hillel Formal
2023-02-25 22:00 - 2023-02-26 00:00 | Joyce Cummings Center Ballroom, 177 College Ave Ave, Medford, 02155
Come dance the night away at Tufts Hillel Formal! Purchase your tickets below for $5. Formal will be at the Joyce Cummings Center Ballroom.

Tickets

Mystery Date sign up

Persian Purim Hamentaschen Making
2023-02-26 19:00 - 21:00 | Tufts Hillel, 220 Packard Avenue, Medford, MA, 02155, United States
Kick off the Purim festivities with the Hamentaschen making at Hillel! We will be using flavors inspired by the origin story of Purim. Come bake, laugh, and drink chai!

All are welcome!

Kiddush Levana: A JWC Rosh Chodesh Event
2023-02-28 18:00 - 18:45 | Tufts Hillel, 220 Packard Avenue, Medford, MA, 02155, United States
Join us for a special prayer service sanctifying the full moon and its significance in Judaism. All are welcome as we welcome in the new moon and the new month of Adar!

All are welcome! Join us for a fun, short prayerful experience!

Reclaiming Obligation with Mara Benjamin
2023-03-02 19:30 - 21:00 | Tufts Hillel, 220 Packard Avenue, Medford, MA, 02155, United States
Feigenbaum, J76 Lecture

Sign up below!

Can obligation be a source of meaning, even joy? Or does obligation always convey a sense of burden? Jewish religious traditions center the idea, and the daily experience, of obligation, yet we live in a society that prizes liberty. How can we understand Jewish accounts of obligation as a constituent part of the human condition while also valuing freedom?

Mara H. Benjamin is Irene Kaplan Leiwant Professor and Chair of Jewish Studies at Mount Holyoke College. She holds a Ph.D. in modern Jewish thought and religious studies from Stanford University. Her 2018 book, The Obligated Self: Maternal Subjectivity and Jewish Thought (Indiana) received the 2019 American Academy of Religion Award for Excellence in the Study of Religion, Constructive-Reflective category, and was a finalist for the National Jewish Book Award in 2018. She is also the author of Rosenzweig’s Bible: Reinventing Scripture for Jewish Modernity (Cambridge, 2009).

Read by the River
2023-03-05 13:00 - 16:00 | Joyce Cummings Center Ballroom, 177 College Ave Ave, Medford, 02155
Read by the River is an annual literacy carnival for local students from kindergarten to fifth grade. We have lots of fun booths run by student organizations! We are looking for volunteers to help with setup, the actual carnival, and cleanup. Click here for more info on shifts! 🙂

Megillah Reading
2023-03-06 18:30 - 20:00 | Tufts Hillel, 220 Packard Avenue, Medford, MA, 02155, United States
Join us for the reading of Megillat Esther, Monday evening at 6:30 PM and Tuesday morning at 9 AM. Dinner will be provided on Monday, and breakfast on Tuesday! All are welcome!

Purim Masque-Rager
2023-03-06 20:00 - 22:00 | Tufts Hillel, 220 Packard Avenue, Medford, MA, 02155, United States
Tufts Hillel’s Costume Party Variety Show Purim Extravaganza

Dress up in your wildest costume for a night of laughing, crying, snacking, and performances from different student groups! There will be hamentaschen galore, hot & cold appetizers, fun & yummy snacks, and a prize for the best costume! There will even be a Purim play that you’ll never forget. You won’t want to miss it!

All are welcome!!

Event Timeline:

Megillah Reading at 6:30 pm

Dinner for those attending Megillah Reading

Party from 8 pm – 10 pm

Megillah Reading
2023-03-07 09:00 - 10:00 | Tufts Hillel, 220 Packard Avenue, Medford, MA, 02155, United States
Join us for the reading of Megillat Esther. Breakfast will be provided! All are welcome!
