Chillel
2024-09-18 20:00 - 21:30 (America/New_York)
Need a change of scenery from your dorm, house, or the library? Come chill at Hillel!! Whether you’re looking for a quiet space to study, a cozy spot to relax, or a chance to meet new people, Hillel has you covered. Enjoy a welcoming atmosphere with comfy seating, snacks, and good vibes. Drop by anytime—we’d love to have you!

Cooking with Katie
2024-09-19 14:00 - 15:30
Enjoy cooking? Chopping veggies? Trying new recipes? Come to Tufts Hillel for Cooking with Katie! We’ll be making Cholent, a traditional savory slow-cooked stew that will be served for Shabbat lunch. No cooking experience required!

Weekly Talmud Chaburah with Rabbi Brawer
2024-09-20 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-09-27 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-10-04 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-10-11 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 select passages of Agadah.
Coffee & Cake served!
For more information contact Naftali, Naftali.Brawer@tufts.edu

High Holiday Student Participation Sign-Up
2024-09-20 13:30 - 14:30
Do you want to participate in High Holiday services? Join us for snacks and sign-up! You can do something big or small, on your own or with friends, in English or Hebrew.

All are welcome!

Music Shabbat
2024-09-20 17:00 - 21:00
Services and Dinner

Do you sing? Play an instrument? Like listening to music or being with those who do? Join Tufts Hillel for Music Shabbat! Everyone is welcome to join for any or all parts of the evening. Looking forward to seeing you there!

To help us accommodate you for dinner please sign up by Wednesday at 10:00am via sms/text: Text HILLEL TO 617 420 7411

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.

Schedule

5:00pm Coffee House

6:00pm Candle Lighting & Services

7:00pm Kosher Dinner Vegetarian and meat options

8:00pm Tish Song Session

Shabbat Lunch at Hillel
2024-09-21 12:00 - 13:30, 2024-10-05 12:00 - 13:30
Join Tufts Hillel on Saturday for Shabbat lunch! No need to pre-register – just show up! All are welcome, we hope to see you there!

Community Dinner
2024-09-24 17:30 - 18:30, 2024-10-01 17:30 - 18:30, 2024-10-08 17:30 - 18:30
Find community, make connections with your peers, and eat dinner at Hillel. Join us for a kosher meat dinner with a vegetarian option.

Food. People. Comfort.

For the most up to date info please see our social media

instagram.com/tuftshillel

facebook.com/tuftshillel

Hillel Board Info Session
2024-09-24 18:00 - 18:30
Interested in planning events and building Jewish community at Tufts?

Hillel’s student board is releasing applications for you to get involved as a Conservative / Reform Minyan Co-Chair or First-Year Rep. Come join us at our information session to learn about these opportunities!

Applications will open after the info session. Can’t wait to see you there!

Challah For Hunger
2024-09-26 15:00 - 21:00
Challah for Hunger is a group dedicated to doing Tzedakah (charity) through baking and selling Challahs! The current flavors are Chocolate Chip, Cinnamon Sugar, Everything Bagel, and Plain. 100% of the proceeds go to Family Table, one of the largest Jewish Food banks in the Greater Boston Area.

Dough 3-4PM

Braiding 5-6PM

Baking 7-9PM

Join us to bake, make new friends, and make a difference.

Sign Up!

Challah for Hunger – Challah Sale
2024-09-27 10:00 - 13:00
Are you hungry? If so, stop by the Campus center to buy delicious Challahs! The current flavors are Chocolate Chip, Cinnamon Sugar, Everything Bagel, and Plain. 100% of the proceeds go to Family Table, one of the largest Jewish Food banks in the Greater Boston Area.

Shabbat with David
2024-09-27 18:00 - 20:30
Services and Dinner

The High Holidays are around the corner, so as we’re getting ready: join us for a special Shabbat with David Elizer, a visiting Reform Rabbinical Student! Before leading Reform High Holiday services next week at Tufts, David will be joining our community for the weekend. Come get to know David at services, chat with him at dinner, or attend his Oneg on Friday night. He’ll also be leading a lunch and learn on Saturday. We can’t wait to see you there!

To help us accommodate you for dinner please sign up by Wednesday at 10:00am via sms/text: Text HILLEL TO 617 420 7411

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.

Schedule

6:00pm Candle Lighting & Services

7:00pm Kosher Dinner Vegetarian and meat options

Shabbat Lunch & Learn with David
2024-09-28 12:00 - 13:30
Join Tufts Hillel on Saturday for Shabbat lunch & learn!

Join us this weekend as David Elizer, a visiting Reform Rabbinical Student, will be leading a lunch and learn on Saturday. We can’t wait to see you there! No need to pre-register – show up! All are welcome. We hope to see you there!

Ravdalah
2024-09-28 19:30 - 20:30
Ravdalah is a time for our Reform Jewish community to do Havdalah, eat desserts, hang out, and bond! Open to all who want to come!

First Year Bagel Picnic
2024-09-29 12:30 - 14:00
Are you a first-year still craving the vibes of orientation and our delicious bagel brunch? Don’t miss out—join us for a fun-filled bagel picnic! Can’t wait to see you all there!

High Holidays at Tufts Hillel 2024
2024-10-02 17:45 - 2024-10-12 20:00
We look forward to welcoming you!

Join us for all or part of High Holidays, meals, and events. Everything you need to know is below.

High Holiday Services

1. Traditional/Egalitarian services.

This service will use the machzor (prayer book) “Lev Shalem” and will include:

Traditional Hebrew liturgy combined with English readings and explanations

Guided meditations

Communal singing

2. Reform services will include:

Familiar Reform Liturgy with Kavanah ( Intention )

Integrated Poetry/Creative Readings

Communal Singing

Musical instrumentation

High Holiday Meals

Yes, it’s true you can eat delicious kosher food throughout the High Holidays.

You are invited to Tufts Hillel’s High Holidays Meals. You can expect great food, connection with your community, and spiritual renewal!

Transparent Meal Pricing:

The real cost of a meal to Tufts Hillel per person is over $40.00. This year Hillel will cover 100% cost of all High Holiday meals for students. Any non-Tufts students should contact Marilyn Goldman at marilyn.goldman@tufts.edu to make arrangements to pay for their meals.

Please consider a voluntary donation of $18, $36, $72, $100 to cover the cost of these meals. You can donate below.

In order for Hillel to be reimbursed by Dining you must give us your student ID# on the registration form and permission to charge your meal plan. Please remember that all 1st year students have unlimited meal swipes and therefore can choose this option.

Registration

So that we can order the appropriate amount of food to accommodate everyone while avoiding food waste, we ask that you sign up for ALL Rosh Hashanah meals by 9/16 and for Yom Kippur meals by 9/27.

This year, we’re streamlining sign-ups with our new Bot system. Each meal and service will have its own unique code.

To register, text the meal or service’s code to 617 420 7411.

Walk-ins:

If you sign up in advance your meal is guaranteed; there is no guaranteed availability for walk-ins although we will do our best to accommodate.

If you missed the deadline to sign up and would like to join us please email marilyn.goldman@tufts.edu and we will do our best to accommodate you depending on availability.

Full Schedule

10/2/24

Erev Rosh Hashanah

5:45 PM Erev Rosh Hashanah Reform Services, Breed Hall

6:00 PM Erev Rosh Hashanah Conservative Services, Hillel Downstairs Chapel

7:00 PM Dinner Hillel-Dining Room

10/3/24

1st Day Rosh Hashanah

10:30am-1pm 1st Day Rosh Hashanah Reform Services, Breed Hall

10am-1pm 1st Day Rosh Hashanah Conservative Services, Hillel-Downstairs Chapel

1:15-2:00pm Lunch, Hillel-Dining Room

10/3/24

2nd Night Rosh Hashanah

6:30 PM 2nd Night Rosh Hashanah Conservative Services, Hillel-Downstairs Chapel

7:00 PM Dinner, Hillel-Dining Room

10/4/24

2nd Day Rosh Hashanah

10am-1pm 2nd Day Rosh Hashanah Conservative Services, Hillel-Downstairs Chapel

1:15-2:00pm 2nd Day Rosh Hashanah Lunch, Hillel-Dining Room

10/11/24

Erev Yom Kippur

5:00-5:45pm Erev Yom Kippur Pre-fast Meal, Hillel-Upstairs Lobby

6:00-8:00pm Erev Yom Kippur Reform Services, Breed Hall

6:00-8:00pm Erev Yom Kippur Conservative Services, Hillel-Downstairs Chapel

10/12/24

Yom Kippur Morning

10am-12:30pm Yom Kippur Morning Reform Services, Breed Hall

10am-2:30pm Yom Kippur Morning Conservative Services, Hillel-Downstairs Chapel

Yom Kippur Evening

5:30-6:48pm Yom Kippur Evening Reform Services, Breed Hall

5:00-6:48pm Yom Kippur Evening Conservative Services-Mincha/Neilah,

Hillel-Downstairs Chapel

7:00-8:00pm Break Fast Meal, Hillel-Dining Room

Tashlich
2024-10-03 14:30 - 16:30
Shana Tova, happy new year!

Join Tufts Hillel for a Taslich ceremony, in celebration of Rosh Hashana. We’ll be walking over to a river to “cast away sins,” reflect on the year ahead, and connect with other students at Tufts.

We’ll be meeting at Tufts Hillel at 2:30 and walking to the river together. We can’t wait to see you!

BYOB Shabbat: Bring Your Own Blanket, Bring Your Own Buddy
2024-10-04 18:00 - 20:30
Services and Dinner

We just celebrated Rosh Hashanah! Feeling worn out from dressing up for services? Need some time to catch up on homework and relax? Join Tufts Hillel for BYOB Shabbat: Bring Your Own Blanket and Bring Your Own Buddy! Come in your comfiest clothes, enjoy a free dinner with friends, and unwind with a good book or a board game. It’ll be a cozy evening to recharge together. Everyone’s welcome—bring your roommates, buddies, suitemates, or anyone who would enjoy this chill fall night!

To help us accommodate you for dinner please sign up by Wednesday at 10:00am via sms/text: Text HILLEL TO 617 420 7411

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.

Schedule

6:00pm Candle Lighting & Services

7:00pm Kosher Dinner Vegetarian and meat options

Book Drive
2024-10-07 08:00 - 2024-10-31 20:30
Celebrate the new year by giving back! Bring your gently used books to Tufts Hillel for a book drive in support of Rosie’s Place. Help us spread knowledge and joy by donating books that will make a difference in the lives of women and children in need.

Bring used books to Hillel!

Open Space
2024-10-07 12:00 - 15:00
Gather with your community in an open space for comfort, connecting, and to enjoy snacks and desserts. See you there!

October 7 Memorial
2024-10-07 19:00 - 20:00
Join us as we gather together to mourn the tragedy of October 7 and remember the lives that were lost. Registration has now closed. Walk-ins will be allowed depending on available seating. Student IDs or a photo IDs will be required at the door.

Cookies and Crafts
2024-10-08 18:30 - 20:30
Come bake honey cookies to ring in the sweet new year while vision boarding your goals. Hope to see you there!

Goodie Bag Making for Breast Cancer Awareness
2024-10-09 19:30 - 20:30
Join us for a fun and heartwarming goodie bag-making event, where you can create personalized treat bags to brighten someone’s day. All proceeds will go to support the National Breast Cancer Foundation!

Shabbat Friday Night
2024-10-11 18:00 - 20:30
Services and Dinner

Join us for Shabbat services and dinner at Hillel! To help us accommodate you for dinner please sign up by Wednesday at 10:00am via sms/text: Text HILLEL TO 617 420 7411

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.

Schedule

6:00pm Candle Lighting & Services

7:00pm Kosher Dinner Vegetarian and meat options

Hungry Hungry Jumbos
2024-10-12 01:00 - 17:00
Come hang out and play games between Yom Kippur services with your friends at Hillel!
