BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Tufts Hillel - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Tufts Hillel 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:20250202T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250202T160000 DTSTAMP:20260503T080024 CREATED:20250123T184504Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T184509Z UID:10002734-1738458000-1738512000@tuftshillel.org SUMMARY:Read By The River Kickoff Paint Party DESCRIPTION:Come paint some decorations for Read by the River\, a children’s literacy carnival for the local community. Everyone is welcome regardless of artistic ability. See you there! URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/read-by-the-river-kickoff-paint-party-2/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Be Social (Social Program) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tuftshillel.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/2024_11_15_ReadByTheRiverKickoffPaintParty_Landscape.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T193000 DTSTAMP:20260503T080024 CREATED:20250205T161558Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T161828Z UID:10002739-1739385000-1739388600@tuftshillel.org SUMMARY:Seder and Succulents: Tu Bishvat DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Tu Bishvat celebration for a celebration of the trees! We’ll have an evening of discussion\, community\, food\, plant potting and decorating\, and celebrating the earth. Everyone is welcome – we can’t wait to see you there! URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/seder-and-succulents-tu-bishvat/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Holidays,Jewish Learning ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tuftshillel.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/2025_02_12_TuBishvatSederAndSucculents_Landscape.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T213000 DTSTAMP:20260503T080024 CREATED:20250207T195019Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250207T195024Z UID:10002740-1739476800-1739482200@tuftshillel.org SUMMARY:First-Year Karaoke Night DESCRIPTION:Come sing\, dance\, and have a blast at our karaoke night with all your first-year friends! Enjoy great food\, refreshing drinks\, and a lively karaoke set-up as we reunite the Class of ’28 after our retreat and warmly welcome new first-years to the community. We can’t wait to see you there! URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/first-year-karaoke-night-3/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Be Social (Social Program) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tuftshillel.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/2025_2_13-FirstYearKaraokeNight-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250221T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250221T140000 DTSTAMP:20260503T080024 CREATED:20250220T171034Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T171038Z UID:10002744-1740142800-1740146400@tuftshillel.org SUMMARY:Israeli Dancing DESCRIPTION:Get ready to dance! Join Hillel and the Israeli Culture Club for an unforgettable Israeli Dancing Session. No experience is needed! The fabulous Katie Hamelburg will be teaching us some fun\, energetic moves. So bring your friends\, wear your dancing shoes\, and get ready for a dance party! All are welcome! URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/israeli-dancing/ 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/2025/02/2025_02_21_IsraeliDance_Landscape.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250224T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250224T203000 DTSTAMP:20260503T080024 CREATED:20241217T212447Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T190713Z UID:10002676-1740423600-1740429000@tuftshillel.org SUMMARY:Visualizing the Divine DESCRIPTION:Join Professor Chajes for an eye-opening exploration of ilanot\, the ancient visual maps of Kabbalah. These intricate parchment scrolls\, dating back to the 14th century\, were used by Jewish mystics to map out the divine\, blending spiritual insight with stunning imagery. Almost forgotten today\, these “tree diagrams” offer a fresh perspective on how Kabbalists viewed the world\, absorbed different cultural traditions\, and connected with the divine. Whether you’re a history buff\, a visual learner\, or just curious about the intersection of religion and art\, this talk will change the way you think about knowledge\, spirituality\, and creativity. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBackground: J. H. (Yossi) Chajes (Ph.D.\, Yale University 1999) is the Sir Isaac Wolfson Professor of Jewish Thought in the Department of Jewish History at the University of Haifa. Chajes directs the “Ilanot Project”—an ambitious and unprecedented attempt to research kabbalistic cosmological diagrams. His pioneering work has been awarded five Israel Science Foundation (ISF) research grants\, the Friedenberg Prize for the outstanding ISF-funded project in the humanities\, and two Ministry of Science and Culture of Lower Saxony/Volkswagen Foundation grants to develop the digital humanities project “Maps of God – The Visual Kabbalah Portal” (ilanot.org) URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/visualizing-the-divine/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Jewish Learning ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tuftshillel.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/VTD.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250227T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250227T203000 DTSTAMP:20260503T080024 CREATED:20250220T170724Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T170728Z UID:10002742-1740682800-1740688200@tuftshillel.org SUMMARY:Beat Midrash: A live performance and open conversation DESCRIPTION:Join us at Hillel for “Beat Midrash\,” a live performance and open conversation\, followed by a dessert reception. With Neta Weiner and Stav Marin\, explore how creative language shapes community and drives social change. Blending music\, text\, and movement\, the performance weaves English\, Hebrew\, Arabic\, and Yiddish to reflect diverse cultural roots.  \n\n\n\n It tells the story of System Ali\, a multilingual Jewish-Palestinian arts collective. The performance connects the audience (Kahal) and the community (Kehila) to examine art’s role in dialogue and conflict. Straddling the line between hip-hop and Klezmer\, it offers a lens into the diverse city of Jaffa’s complexities while envisioning a brighter future. URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/beat-midrash-a-live-performance-and-open-conversation/ LOCATION:Tufts Hillel Building\, 220 Packard Ave\, Medford\, MA\, 02155 CATEGORIES:Israel,Jewish Learning,Social Justice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tuftshillel.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/2025_02_27_BeatMidrash_Landscape.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250305T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250305T220000 DTSTAMP:20260503T080024 CREATED:20250226T023202Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T023856Z UID:10002746-1741204800-1741212000@tuftshillel.org SUMMARY:Schmüsic Night DESCRIPTION:Love music? Looking for an opportunity to perform? We’re hosting an open mic event to bring together you\, aspiring performers\, to play music. Sign up below to perform. Whether you’re on stage or in the audience\, everyone is welcome to join and enjoy the show! \n\n\n\nSign up to perform! URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/schmusic-night/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Be Social (Social Program) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tuftshillel.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/2025_02_12_SchmusicNight-LANDSCAPE-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250306T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250306T190000 DTSTAMP:20260503T080024 CREATED:20250224T041936Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250301T151458Z UID:10002745-1741284000-1741287600@tuftshillel.org SUMMARY:Bingo Night DESCRIPTION:Think you have what it takes to get 5 in a row? Hillel’s Bingo Night will be an evening of friendly competition\, exciting prizes\, and plenty of fun. Bring your friends (and your luck) because the first to get 5 in a row won’t only win a prize\, but they’ll also get to claim the ultimate Bingo bragging rights. URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/bingo-night-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/2025/02/2025_03_06_BingoNight_Landscaep.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250308T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250308T160000 DTSTAMP:20260503T080024 CREATED:20250129T154409Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T140848Z UID:10002735-1741435200-1741449600@tuftshillel.org SUMMARY:Ice Skating! DESCRIPTION:Join us for an afternoon of ice skating at Skate @ Canal District Kendall! Whether you’re a beginner or a pro\, come skate\, hang out\, and enjoy music and hot drinks with friends! URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/ice-skating/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Be Social (Social Program) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tuftshillel.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/2025_2_9_Ice-Skating-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250311T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250311T193000 DTSTAMP:20260503T080024 CREATED:20250303T173651Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T173656Z UID:10002748-1741717800-1741721400@tuftshillel.org SUMMARY:Folding and Filling: A Purim Celebration DESCRIPTION:Kick off the Purim celebrations by baking some delicious Hamantaschen! These triangle pastries – traditionally filled with sweet fruit jams\, chocolate\, and more – are said to represent the three-cornered hat of Haman\, the infamous villain of the story of Purim. While your Hamantaschen bake to golden perfection\, we’ll prepare Mishloach Manot\, gifts of food and drink to share with family and friends on Purim Day. So fill some hamantaschen with your favorite flavors and embrace the spirit of Purim! URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/folding-and-filling-a-purim-celebration/ LOCATION:Tufts Hillel Building\, 220 Packard Ave\, Medford\, MA\, 02155 CATEGORIES:Holidays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tuftshillel.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/2025_3_11_FoldingandFilling-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T200000 DTSTAMP:20260503T080024 CREATED:20250310T140632Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T140636Z UID:10002749-1741806000-1741809600@tuftshillel.org SUMMARY:Hamantaschen and Hot Chocolate: A Queer Purim Text Study DESCRIPTION:How can the story of Purim inspire us to embrace our most authentic selves? We will dive into traditional texts to explore how the story of Purim speaks to Queerness through its themes of identity\, hidden truths\, and transformation. We hope to uncover the ways this ancient story resonates with modern expressions of selfhood. Come enjoy some delicious hot chocolate and Hamantaschen\, and reflect on what it means to embrace your true self.  URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/hamantaschen-and-hot-chocolate-a-queer-purim-text-study/ LOCATION:Tufts Hillel Building\, 220 Packard Ave\, Medford\, MA\, 02155 CATEGORIES:Be Social (Social Program),Holidays,Jewish Learning ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tuftshillel.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/12_3_25_HamantaschenandHotChocolate-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250313T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250313T200000 DTSTAMP:20260503T080024 CREATED:20250227T232649Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T232656Z UID:10002747-1741892400-1741896000@tuftshillel.org SUMMARY:Megillah Mania DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Purim at Hillel with Megillah Mania! Show up in your best costume to hear the Megillah reading and enjoy hot apps\, desserts\, and hamentashen! Grab your grogers and head to Hillel! URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/megillah-mania/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Holidays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tuftshillel.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/25_3_13_MegillahMania-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250314T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250314T130000 DTSTAMP:20260503T080024 CREATED:20250310T165724Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T165729Z UID:10002751-1741946400-1741957200@tuftshillel.org SUMMARY:Mishloach Manot DESCRIPTION:Happy Purim! Before you leave for Spring Break\, head over to Tufts Hillel to pick up some sweet treats for the road! We’re handing out Mishloach Manot\, festive gift bags filled with Hamantaschen and other special treats\, perfect for a travel-day pick-me-up. URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/mishloach-manot/ LOCATION:Tufts Hillel Building\, 220 Packard Ave\, Medford\, MA\, 02155 CATEGORIES:Holidays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tuftshillel.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/2025_3_14_MishloachManot-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250323T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250330T170000 DTSTAMP:20260503T080024 CREATED:20250319T160353Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T160359Z UID:10002755-1742727600-1743354000@tuftshillel.org SUMMARY:Great Yiddish Baking Show Sign Up DESCRIPTION:Love baking? Love Judaism? Sign up with your friends to compete in THE baking event of the year: The Great Yiddish Baking Show 2025! \n\n\n\nSIGN UP! URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/great-yiddish-baking-show-sign-up/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Be Social (Social Program) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tuftshillel.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/2024_02_GreatYiddishBakeOff_Landsacpe-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250324T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T170000 DTSTAMP:20260503T080024 CREATED:20250319T180203Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T183002Z UID:10002757-1742803200-1744909200@tuftshillel.org SUMMARY:Student Board Elections DESCRIPTION:Hillel Student Board elections are just around the corner! Check out the timeline below if you’re interested in running for a position and please reach out to Eva Sheedy (Eva.Sheedy@tufts.edu) if you have any questions! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIntent-to-run\n\n\n\nCLICK HERE FOR INTENT TO RUN FORM \n\n\n\nInterested in taking on a leadership role next school year? Are you thinking about running for Hillel Student Board? Consider filling out the intent-to-run form! If you are planning to run for a position on the Tufts Hillel Student Board\, you must fill out the Intent-to-Run form by 4/6 at 11am EST. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nHillel Leadership Interest Dinner \n\n\n\nThursday\, April 1st @ 6:30pm \n\n\n\nCome learn about all the ways to get involved at Hillel next school year and find the best fit for you! All are welcome and representatives from several leadership opportunities will be present to answer questions about their groups and the application process. \n\n\n\n\nStudent Board \n\n\n\nPresident and Exec in general (Eva Sheedy): eva.sheedy@tufts.edu \n\n\n\nSpiritual and Religious Life Branch (Liana Smolover-Bord): liana.smolover_bord@tufts.edu \n\n\n\nCommunity Branch (Jordana Raich): jordana.raich@tufts.edu \n\n\n\nOperations VP/Treasurer (Hannah Friedman): hannah.friedman@tufts.edu \n\n\n\nEngagement VP (Elijah Fraiman): elijah.fraiman@tufts.edu \n\n\n\nCampus Relations Branch (Sydney Cohen): sydney.cohen@tufts.edu \n\n\n\nCommunity Building Fellows \n\n\n\nSenior Fellows \n\n\n\nCarter Wagner: carter.wagner@tufts.edu \n\n\n\nEmilia Nathan: emilia.nathan@tufts.edu \n\n\n\nOwen Thomas: owen.thomas@tufts.edu \n\n\n\nShabbat Fellows \n\n\n\nTo learn more about getting involved with Shabbat Fellows\, please contact Katie Hamelburg kate.hamelburg@tufts.edu \n\n\n\nDigital Media Fellows \n\n\n\nFor questions regarding becoming a digital media fellow\, please contact Ilan Persing ilan.persing@tufts.edu \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nHillel Student Board Election Night\n\n\n\nTuesday\, April 15th @ 6:30pm \n\n\n\nCLICK HERE FOR VOTING FORM \n\n\n\nCome cast your vote! All candidates will deliver their speeches\, which will be available for viewing/reading in case you can’t make it. The voting form will go live as soon as speeches wrap up and remain open for 24 hours. The voting form will have a link to recorded speeches and written speeches (depending on position). Election results will be shared a few days after. URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/student-board-elections-2025/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Be Social ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tuftshillel.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Student-Board-Elections-2025-1-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250331T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250331T170000 DTSTAMP:20260503T080024 CREATED:20250319T161152Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T180833Z UID:10002756-1743418800-1743440400@tuftshillel.org SUMMARY:Great Yiddish Baking Show DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Great Yiddish Baking Show! Work with your group to create a list of ingredients for your cake\, making sure to include at least one traditional Jewish ingredient or flavor in your recipe. We can’t wait to see you there and taste your delicious creations! \n\n\n\nSchedule: \n\n\n\n11:00 – 12:00pm: Team A will bake \n\n\n\n12:00 – 1:00pm: Team B will bake \n\n\n\n1:00 – 2:00pm: Team C will bake \n\n\n\n3:30 – 4:30pm All teams will decorate \n\n\n\n4:30 – 5:00pm: Judging \n\n\n\nEveryone is welcome for the judging portion and no sign-ups are necessary! We look forward to seeing you all there and tasting some great desserts!! URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/great-yiddish-baking-show/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Be Social (Social Program) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tuftshillel.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/2024_02_GreatYiddishBakeOff_Landscape-1-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250402T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250402T193000 DTSTAMP:20260503T080024 CREATED:20250324T172430Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T172433Z UID:10002752-1743618600-1743622200@tuftshillel.org SUMMARY:Rosh Chodesh Vision Board & Text Study Night DESCRIPTION:Step into the new month with intention and creativity! Explore thought-provoking Jewish texts\, reflect on fresh beginnings\, and create your own vision board to set meaningful goals for the weeks ahead. We’ll provide the supplies (and snacks)! URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/rosh-chodesh-vision-board-text-study-night/ LOCATION:Tufts Hillel Building\, 220 Packard Ave\, Medford\, MA\, 02155 CATEGORIES:Be Social,Be Social (Social Program),Holidays,Jewish Learning ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tuftshillel.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/2025_04_02_RoshChodeshTextStudyNight_Landscape.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250403T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250403T230000 DTSTAMP:20260503T080024 CREATED:20250311T203952Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T203957Z UID:10002750-1743710400-1743721200@tuftshillel.org SUMMARY:Hillel Formal DESCRIPTION:Dance the night away at Tufts Hillel’s annual formal! Expect a live DJ\, delicious food\, and amazing company. This is sure to be the party of the semester\, so make sure to RSVP here so you don’t miss out on the fun! We can’t wait to see you at 51 Winthrop!! URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/hillel-formal/ LOCATION:51 Winthrop\, 51 Winthrop St\, Medford\, Massachusetts\, 02155\, United States CATEGORIES:Be Social,Be Social (Social Program) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tuftshillel.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/2025_04_03_TuftsHillelFormal_Landscape.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T203000 DTSTAMP:20260503T080024 CREATED:20250402T145545Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T145550Z UID:10002764-1743874200-1743885000@tuftshillel.org SUMMARY:Mincha\, Dinner\, and Havdalah DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the close of Shabbat with Tufts Hillel! The evening will feature Mincha (afternoon prayers) at 5:30 PM\, followed by a delicious dinner\, singing\, and fun board games. We’ll conclude with the Havdalah ceremony at 8:00 PM. We’d love to see you there! \n\n\n\nThe evening’s schedule: \n\n\n\n5:30pm Mincha \n\n\n\n6:15pm Dinner \n\n\n\n7:15pm Singing and Board Games \n\n\n\n8:00pm Havdalah URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/mincha-dinner-and-havdalah/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Shabbat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tuftshillel.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/2025_03_05_ShabbatAfternoonMinchaDinnerAndHavdalah_Landscape.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T180000 DTSTAMP:20260503T080024 CREATED:20250326T133959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T134005Z UID:10002759-1743951600-1743962400@tuftshillel.org SUMMARY:Butcherie Carpool DESCRIPTION:Looking to stock up on kosher Passover snacks from the Butcherie? We’re organizing a carpool — join us by signing up HERE! URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/butcherie-carpool/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Be Social (Social Program),Holidays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tuftshillel.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Carpool.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250407T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250407T200000 DTSTAMP:20260503T080024 CREATED:20250311T203827Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T203833Z UID:10002754-1744048800-1744056000@tuftshillel.org SUMMARY:In Conversation with David Makovsky: A Dive into Recent Developments in Israel and the Region DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to welcome David Makovsky for an engaging evening of discussion and insight\, followed by a dinner reception. \n\n\n\nDavid Makovsky is the Ziegler Distinguished Fellow at The Washington Institute and director of the Koret Project on Arab-Israel Relations. He is also an adjunct professor in Middle East studies at Johns Hopkins University’s Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) and president of the board for the National Library of Israel’s U.S. affiliate (NLI-USA). In 2013-2014\, he worked in the Office of the U.S. Secretary of State\, serving as a senior advisor to the Special Envoy for Israeli-Palestinian Negotiations. He is the author of three books\, two co-authored with Ambassador Dennis Ross\, and host of the Decision Points podcast\, which examines Israeli history and U.S.-Israel relations. URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/in-conversation-with-david-makovsky-a-dive-into-recent-developments-in-israel-and-the-region/ LOCATION:Tufts Hillel Building\, 220 Packard Ave\, Medford\, MA\, 02155 CATEGORIES:Israel ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tuftshillel.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/2025_03_24_InConversationWithDavidMakovsky_Landscape.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T203000 DTSTAMP:20260503T080024 CREATED:20250402T184025Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T184030Z UID:10002765-1744225200-1744230600@tuftshillel.org SUMMARY:Shabbat Uncovered! DESCRIPTION:Shabbat Uncovered is a evening filled with delicious food and meaningful connection. As we enjoy pita\, hummus\, and falafel\, we’ll explore the prayers of Friday Night Reform Shabbat Services\, peeling back their layers to uncover their history\, traditions\, and personal significance. Whether you come for the falafel\, the wisdom\, or the company\, this is a space to ask questions\, share ideas\, and experience Shabbat in a new way. URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/shabbat-uncovered/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Jewish Learning,Shabbat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tuftshillel.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/2025_04_09_ShabbatUncovered_Landscape.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T190000 DTSTAMP:20260503T080024 CREATED:20250409T162428Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T162434Z UID:10002771-1744308000-1744311600@tuftshillel.org SUMMARY:Hametz Hunt DESCRIPTION:Passover is coming\, so it’s time to hunt for Hametz! Come to Tufts Hillel for a scavenger hunt\, as we find all the Hametz (bread) products around the building! See you there! URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/hametz-hunt/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Holidays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tuftshillel.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2025_4_9_HametzHunt-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250420T201600 DTSTAMP:20260503T080024 CREATED:20250324T172444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T184934Z UID:10002758-1744398000-1745180160@tuftshillel.org SUMMARY:Passover at Tufts Hillel DESCRIPTION:Sign up for all of Passover via SMS! 617 420 7411 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe look forward to celebrating together!\n\n\n\nJoin Tufts Hillel for all or part of our Passover programming\, including Seders\, meals\, and events. Everything you need to know is below. \n\n\n\nPassover Schedule and Sign up: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSeders\n\n\n\nWe would love to have you join us for  Tufts Hillel’s Passover seders! Tufts Hillel will offer first and second night Seders\, both hosted at our building. Together we will retell the story of Passover\, spend time together as a community and find fresh relevance in Passover for our daily lives. You can expect great food\, connection with students from throughout Tufts\, and a meaningful evening!  \n\n\n\nPlease sign up using the keywords above via SMS: \n\n\n\nDaily Passover Meals\n\n\n\nAt Tufts Hillel\, all in one place: \n\n\n\nIn partnership with Tufts Dining and local kosher caterers\, you can have all of your on-campus Kosher for Passover meal options at Tufts Hillel. \n\n\n\nText any of the keywords in the schedule above to 617-420-7411 to sign up for Passover meals. \n\n\n\nPassover FAQ\n\n\n\nHow do I sign up?\n\n\n\nText any of the keywords in the schedule above to 617-420-7411 to sign up for Passover meals. \n\n\n\nSo that we can order the appropriate amount of food to accommodate everyone while avoiding food waste\, we ask that you please sign up for all meals by April 4th. \n\n\n\nWhere will Seders and meals be located?\n\n\n\nEvery meal will be at Tufts Hillel! \n\n\n\nDo Seders and meals cost money?\n\n\n\n We accept Tufts dining meal swipes – there is no additional cost to students.  \n\n\n\nIf you are on a meal plan\, we ask that you use a meal swipe for your meal(s) if possible\, so that we can subsidize meals for you and for those without meal plans (simply sign up!).  \n\n\n\nIf you are not on a meal plan\, or do not have enough meal swipes\, Hillel will cover the costs of your Seders and meals (simply sign up!). \n\n\n\nTransparent meal pricing: We’ve got you!  \n\n\n\nThe cost to Tufts Hillel for Seders is over $45 per person and the cost of other meals is $30 per person.  The value of a meal swipe is approximately $18 per meal.  Tufts Hillel pays the cost difference.  \n\n\n\nCan I take my (non-Seder) meals to-go?\n\n\n\nYes! To-go containers are available throughout Passover on weekdays. We’ve done our best to work around the class time blocks. For example\, lunch starts at 11:45\, so if you need to stop by in between your 10:30-11:45 and 12:00-1:15 classes\, you will be able to. You will need to sign up in advance via SMS. \n\n\n\nCan I pick up a to-go meal for a friend?\n\n\n\nYes! As long as your friend is registered for their meal(s) in advance via SMS. You must also be able to let the check-in desk know if they are using a meal swipe for the meal you’re picking up. \n\n\n\nWhat if I’m planning my own Seder? \n\n\n\nWe’ve got you! Sign up for a premade Seder Plate via SMS (see graphic above). \n\n\n\nWhat if I missed the deadline to sign up!? \n\n\n\nWalk-ins: \n\n\n\nIf you sign up in advance via SMS your meal is guaranteed. \n\n\n\nIf you missed the deadline to sign up and would like to join us\, please come early and we will do our best to accommodate you depending on availability. \n\n\n\nWe look forward to welcoming you! \n\n\n\nWhat about special dietary needs?\n\n\n\nWe do our best to accommodate all allergies and dietary preferences. All food is dairy free and nut free. Gluten free matzah will be available. \n\n\n\nIf you have questions about Passover\, including allergen and dietary information\, please contact Marilyn Goldman at marilyn.goldman@tufts.edu. \n\n\n\nSign up for passover!\n\n\n\nHi! Signing up is easy\, and may take a few minutes (not as long as a Seder 😉). We promise it will be worth it for all the good food\, free meals. Entering all the information will enable us to give you the best possible experience. We are looking forward to welcoming you! \n\n\n\nPlease sign up via SMS using the keywords in the graphic above! URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/passover-at-tufts-hillel/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Holidays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tuftshillel.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/2025-PASSOVER-Graphics-5-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250414T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250414T133000 DTSTAMP:20260503T080024 CREATED:20250410T181543Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T181548Z UID:10002773-1744633800-1744637400@tuftshillel.org SUMMARY:Freedom Isn’t Easy DESCRIPTION:Freedom Isn’t Easy: Growing Up and Getting Free in the Book of Exodus\n\n\n\nPassover is about leaving Egypt—but it’s also about people growing and changing along the way. In this lunch and learn\, during Passover lunch at Hillel\, we’ll look at Moses and others in the Exodus story and ask: What does freedom really mean? What gets in the way? And how does this ancient story speak to our own lives today? URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/freedom-isnt-easy/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Holidays,Jewish Learning ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tuftshillel.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2025_4_9-Freedom-isnt-easy-lunch-and-learn-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T130000 DTSTAMP:20260503T080024 CREATED:20250410T170817Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T170821Z UID:10002767-1744804800-1744808400@tuftshillel.org SUMMARY:Seder Plate Exploration and Tasting DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wondered about the symbolism of the different items on the seder plate? Do you just love horseradish? Hillel will be hosting a lunch to explore the symbolism of the seder plate. We hope to enlighten your tastebuds! URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/seder-plate-exploration-and-tasting/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Holidays,Jewish Learning ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tuftshillel.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2025_04_15_SederPlateExplorationAndTasting_Landscape.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T193000 DTSTAMP:20260503T080024 CREATED:20250410T224917Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T224954Z UID:10002770-1744828200-1744831800@tuftshillel.org SUMMARY:Matzah & Meaning DESCRIPTION:The Jewish Womxn’s Collective (JWC) is excited to host a panel with Rabbi Leah Nessbaum and Katie Hamelburg to engage in a discussion about uplifting the voices and experiences of minority genders in Jewish spaces. URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/matzo-meaning/ LOCATION:Tufts Hillel Building\, 220 Packard Ave\, Medford\, MA\, 02155 CATEGORIES:Jewish Learning ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tuftshillel.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2025_4_16_MatzoandMeaning-2-1-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T170000 DTSTAMP:20260503T080024 CREATED:20250410T170652Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T170656Z UID:10002772-1744905600-1744909200@tuftshillel.org SUMMARY:Matzah Pizza Making DESCRIPTION:Passover isn’t complete without matzah pizza! Come cook up this delicious holiday classic and celebrate with us. URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/matzah-pizza-making/ 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/2025/04/2025_4_9_MatzahPizzaMaking_Landscape.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T200000 DTSTAMP:20260503T080024 CREATED:20250408T170356Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T183230Z UID:10002768-1744916400-1744920000@tuftshillel.org SUMMARY:Afikoman Adventure DESCRIPTION:Compete against other students in this campus-wide Afikoman search! To win\, you must decode and follow clues to reach the final hiding place of the Afikoman. Do you have what it takes?. URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/afikoman-adventure/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Holidays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tuftshillel.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2025_4_17_AfikomanAdventure-2-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T200000 DTSTAMP:20260503T080024 CREATED:20250416T163055Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T163101Z UID:10002774-1745346600-1745352000@tuftshillel.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tuftshillel.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2025_04_22_TheTorahofLeadership_Landscape.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR