Tufts Hillel

Jewish Life at Tufts: For Prospective Students and Parents
2022-09-12 19:00 - 20:15 (America/New_York) | Zoom
Jewish Life at Tufts: A Panel Discussion for prospective students & parents.
Hosted by Tufst Hillel and Tufts Office of Undergraduate Admissions

Zohar Circle with Rabbi Brawer
2022-09-12 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

BBQ Shabbat Dinner Sign-up
2022-09-09 17:30 - 18:45 | Tufts Hillel, 220 Packard Avenue, Medford, MA, 02155, United States
FOR THIS WEEK ONLY: SHABBAT DINNER WILL BE AT 5:30 PM FOLLOWED BY SERVICES.

Come see your friends for a BBQ out front of Tufts Hillel! Grab a burger (or veggie burger!), unplug from the week, and bring in Shabbat. Reform and Conservative Shabbat services will be right after, then dessert and board games! Whether you celebrate every week or it’s your first time, we’d love to see you there!

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.

JQUEST Coffee + Coloring
2022-09-09 10:30 - 11:30 | Tufts Hillel, 220 Packard Avenue, Medford, MA, 02155, United States
Drop on by for some caffeine and crafts! Contact JQUEST Chair, Sarah (sarah.goldstein@tufts.edu), with any questions.

Weekly Talmud Chaburah with Rabbi Brawer
2022-09-09 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

Bagel Brunch
2022-09-04 11:00 - 13:00
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!
Have a hankering for a Bagel? Just want a free breakfast? Or do you want to get your fix in like the bagel-fiend you are? No matter the reason, we will have a bagel for you!

Havdalah and JP Licks
2022-09-03 21:00 - 23:00 | Tufts Hillel, 220 Packard Avenue, Medford, MA, 02155, United States
Class of 2026, come say goodbye to a packed first Shabbat at Tufts with Havdalah, a brief practice that holds space for the transition from Shabbat to the rest of our busy week over wine, spices, and candlelight. Right after we’ll head over to J.P. Licks in Davis Square for ice cream. It’s on us!
Meet at Tufts Hillel at 9 for Havdalah, walk together to JP Licks after.

Shabbat Services and Lunch
2022-09-03 10:00 | Tufts Hillel, 220 Packard Avenue, Medford, MA, 02155, United States
Join our Conservative minyan for their first Shabbat morning service of the year! Warm, participatory, and spiritual services will be followed by a relaxed Shabbat lunch. Whether or not you make it to services, you should absolutely come for lunch!
Remember to register for lunch below by the 8/31 and bring your Tufts ID.

First-Year Shabbat Dinner Registration
2022-09-02 19:15 | Tufts Hillel, 220 Packard Avenue, Medford, MA, 02155, United States
Unplug from the week and join us around the table for Shabbat Dinner. Dinner is Kosher and includes both meat and vegetarian options.
So that we can create the best possible experience and plan our menu accordingly Shabbat dinner registration is required.
All class years are welcome.

First-Year Shabbat
2022-09-02 17:30 - 21:30 | Tufts Hillel, 220 Packard Avenue, Medford, MA, 02155, United States
Experience what Shabbat is like at Tufts Hillel! Starting with great food and Shabbat-themed music on Tisch roof. Afterwards there will be Reform and Conservative Shabbat services outside. Dinner is at Hillel. We’ll wrap up the first Shabbat of the year with dessert and board games. Whether you celebrate every week or it’s your first time, this is for you.Please click here to register for dinner by 8/31 and bring your Tufts ID upon your arrival.
All class years are welcome.
Shabbat Schedule
5:30pm Shabbat food and Music on Tisch Roof
6:00pm Service options:

Conservative Services on Tisch Roof
Reform Services at Garden outside Hillel (we will walk together)

7:15pm Dinner at Hillel Registration required – click here to register
8:00pm Dessert and Board Games

Late Night Chill
2022-09-01 22:00 - 23:00 | Tufts Hillel, 220 Packard Avenue, Medford, MA, 02155, United States
Come in your comfiest clothes and join us at Hillel for some yummy snacks and great company as we relax after a long orientation day! Welcome to everyone — come meet your Class of 2026 peers and hang with us!

Hillel Open House
2022-08-31 09:00 - 17:00 | Tufts Hillel, 220 Packard Avenue, Medford, MA, 02155, United States
Drop in anytime between 9-5 to meet staff and student leaders and find out what’s going on at Tufts Hillel. Light refreshments will be served.
