Tufts Hillel

Visions of Peace: Israel-Palestine
2023-03-23 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-03-30 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-04-06 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

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Weekly Talmud Chaburah with Rabbi Brawer
2023-03-24 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-03-31 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-04-07 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

Israel Book Club
2023-03-24 12:00 - 13:00, 2023-03-31 12:00 - 13:00, 2023-04-07 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.

Passover Seder Kits!
2023-03-27 08:00 - 2023-04-03 17:00 | Tufts Hillel, 220 Packard Avenue, Medford, MA, 02155, United States
Do you need a seder plate? Let Hillel help you out – sign up here and pick up a seder kit which Includes a seder plate, parsley, egg, maror, shank bone, charoset and brief seder guide.

Zohar Circle with Rabbi Brawer
2023-03-27 16:30 - 17:30, 2023-04-03 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

Ma'ariv and Munchiez
2023-03-27 19:00 - 19:30, 2023-04-03 19:00 - 19:30 | Tufts Hillel, 220 Packard Avenue, Medford, MA, 02155, United States
Join us for a short Ma’ariv service every Monday in the Hillel building! All are welcome no matter if you’ve never been to Ma’ariv or have been 1000 times! Snacks provided 🙂

All are welcome!

Death and Afterlife
2023-03-28 16:20 - 17:15, 2023-04-04 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

Senior Adulting Series
2023-03-28 19:00 - 20:00 | Tufts Hillel, 220 Packard Avenue, Medford, MA, 02155, United States
Personal Finances After College

All members of the class of 2023 are invited to join Tufts Hillel at our Senior Adulting Series. Our first session will be with former Tufts Hillel Director of Operations Pete Loeb on how to tackle personal finance after college.

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Jewish Learning Fellowship
2023-03-29 16:30 - 17:45, 2023-04-05 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.

Welcome Back Pre-Neg
2023-03-31 17:00 - 18:00 | Tufts Hillel, 220 Packard Avenue, Medford, MA, 02155, United States
Join us for a pre-neg before Shabbat services and dinner this Friday, March 31 at 5 pm! Catch up with friends, share spring break memories, and enjoy some refreshments before heading to Hillel.

This will be at Alex Shapiro’s house! Dm her on instagram @amshaps or email her at alexandra.shapiro@tufts.edu for her address.

Shabbat Sign-up
2023-03-31 18:00 - 20:00 | 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!

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.

Butcherie Passover Grocery Trip
2023-04-02 13:00 - 15:00 | Tufts Hillel, 220 Packard Avenue, Medford, MA, 02155, United States
Come carpool to the Butcherie to grab Kosher for Passover snacks and food! Meet at the Hillel parking lot at 1:00 pm!

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The 2nd Tufts Hillel Annual Afikoman Hunt
2023-04-02 20:00 - 21:30 | Tufts Hillel, 220 Packard Avenue, Medford, MA, 02155, United States
Are you trying to get in the Passover spirit? Do you want to bond with friends and get some exercise? Then join us for riddles and games galore at the 2nd Tufts Hillel Annual Afikoman Hunt! You will be searching around campus for clues and challenges to win the ultimate prize. Whoever returns to Hillel fastest will win a marvelous reward beyond your wildest dreams.

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Community Building Fellows 2023-24 GIM
2023-04-03 12:00 - 13:00 | Tufts Hillel, 220 Packard Avenue, Medford, MA, 02155, United States
Interested in learning more about Hillel Community Building Fellows? Come meet this year’s fellows and hear about their experience while eating some bagels! All are welcome!

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Social Justice Series: Reproductive Rights and Judaism
2023-04-03 19:30 - 21:00 | Tufts Hillel, 220 Packard Avenue, Medford, MA, 02155, United States
Join us for the last installment of this semester’s Social Justice series! This time, we will be discussing reproductive rights in the context of Jewish texts and teachings. We will also be putting together care kits for those who have received important reproductive care. Dinner will be provided!

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Search for Chametz
2023-04-04 18:00 - 18:15 | Tufts Hillel, 220 Packard Avenue, Medford, MA, 02155, United States
Come seek out the last crumbs of leaven at Tufts Hillel with Rabbi Jonah! This is a fun, quick way to connect to Passover’s movement away from bread and to matza.

Show up, All are welcome!

Mindfulness and Chametz Burning
2023-04-05 09:00 - 09:20 | Tufts Hillel, 220 Packard Avenue, Medford, MA, 02155, United States
Wave a dramatic goodbye to bread products for the next eight days by chametz burning at Hillel with Rabbi Jonah. We will reflect and meditate on the meaning of the ritual as we mindfully burn our last bread.

Show up, All are welcome!

Passover Seders and Meals 2023
2023-04-05 20:00 - 2023-04-13 21:00 | Tufts Hillel, 220 Packard Avenue, Medford, MA, 02155, United States
We look forward to celebrating together!

Join us for all or part of our Passover seders, meals, and events. Everything you need to know is below.

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Passover Seders

You are invited to Tufts Hillel’s Passover seders! You can expect great food, connection with your community, and spiritual renewal! Together we will retell the story of Passover, finding new relevance for our lives in the story or our people’s liberation.

Click here for a full list of passover programs and events

Transparent Seder pricing:

In order for us to finance the delicious, Kosher food that we offer, The charge for a Seder meal is $18 per person.

The real cost of a Seder meal to Tufts Hillel per person is $36. In order to make meals accessible to all students we ask you to cover $18 of this cost.

If this price is prohibitive for you or you have questions please contact any member of the Hillel staff and we will ensure complete confidentiality. We want every student to have access to, and feel welcome at our Passover Seders.

Please consider a voluntary donation of $18, $36, or $72 to cover the cost for those who cannot pay full price.

Complimentary Passover Meals (non-seder)

All non-seder meals are provided free of charge between 12:00 pm -1:00 pm.

You can eat kosher for Passover food throughout the entire holiday!

We have partnered with Tufts Chabad to offer lunch and/or dinner on each day. The following meals are offered by Chabad: Lunch on 4/9 & Dinner on 4/10.

To-go meals

To-go meals are available for lunches only, from Monday to Friday of Passover and must be picked up between 12-1pm. If you have class during that time (or other obligations) and want a meal please sign up and arrange for a friend to pick up a meal for you.

Registration

So 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 March 13th. (Deadline extended to Friday 3/17)

Walk-ins:

If you sign up in advance your meal is guaranteed; there is no guaranteed availability for walk-ins.

If 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.

We look forward to welcoming you!

Sign up for passover!

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The Secret Meaning of Matza
2023-04-06 11:00 - 12:00 | Tufts Hillel, 220 Packard Avenue, Medford, MA, 02155, United States
Come learn with Rabbi Jonah about the spirituality and meaning we can get from eight days of matzah munching.

Show up, all are welcome!

Shabbat Dinner 4/7
2023-04-07 19:00 - 20:00 | Tufts Hillel, 220 Packard Ave, Medford, MA, 02155, United States
Join us for Passover Seder Dinner, more info coming soon. Please sign up for passover meals and seders by March 13th. This week only please click here to sign up for shabbat on the passover Seders and Meals page.
