Maariv and Movie
2024-11-14 19:30 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | MA
Looking for a place to chill after a long week of classes? Join the conservative minyan for Maariv and a movie. Snacks will be provided! See you all there!

Apply for Board!
2024-11-15 08:00 - 2024-11-23 23:00 | MA
Interested in planning events and building Jewish community at Tufts? What about working with the university chaplaincy planning interfaith programming? Applications for Hillel’s student board are open to get involved as Interfaith Chair or Senior Rep!

APPLY!

Applications are due at 11:59PM on Saturday, November 23rd, 2024!

Weekly Talmud Chaburah with Rabbi Brawer
2024-11-15 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-11-22 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-12-06 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

Shabbat Sha'Mitzvah
2024-11-15 18:00 - 20:30 | MA
Services and Dinner

It’s Cha Cha Slide, Hora, and Mitzva time, because it’s SHABBAT SHA’MITZVAH! Join Tufts Hillel for a massive B’nai Mitzvah Shabbat party. There will be dancing, props, snacks, games, and so much more.

If you haven’t had a B’nai Mitzvah or would like to honor a transition you’re going through, please let Katie know at kate.hamelburg@tufts.edu!

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

5:00pm B’nai Mitzvah Party

6:00pm Candle Lighting & Services

7:00pm Kosher Dinner Vegetarian and meat options

8:00pm Dessert and Shabbat-Friendly Games

Shabbat Lunch at Hillel
2024-11-16 12:00 - 13:30, 2024-11-23 12:00 - 13:30, 2024-12-07 12:00 - 13:30, 2024-12-14 12:00 - 13:30, 2025-01-18 12:00 - 13:30 | MA
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
2024-11-19 17:30 - 18:30, 2024-11-26 17:30 - 18:30, 2024-12-03 17:30 - 18:30, 2024-12-10 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-01-21 17:30 - 18:30 | MA
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

Read by the River Kickoff Paint Party
2024-11-19 18:00 - 19:00 | MA
Every Spring, Tufts Hillel hosts a reading-themed carnival for local children. We make all of the decorations ourselves, so it’s important that we get a head start. On Tuesday, stick around after you’ve finished eating your community dinner to make a painting! No prior artistic experience is required. We’re so excited to see you there!

Challah For Hunger
2024-11-21 15:00 - 21:00, 2024-12-05 15:00 - 21:00 | MA
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!

Friendsgiving Pre-Shabbat Gathering
2024-11-21 16:30 - 17:30 | MA
Join the reform community for a Hillel Friendsgiving and celebrate with good food, friends, and gratitude. Please feel free to dress up as your favorite Friends character too!

We will have…

Cooking: Thanksgiving dishes with a Jewish twist like challah stuffing.

Gratitude Letter Corner: Write a thank-you note to friends, family, or our community

Creative Crafts & Mitzvah-Making: Make care packages and holiday crafts for those in need (Tikkun olam)

Icebreaker Tables: Connect over fun questions on community, gratitude, and Jewish identity.

Modeh Ani Table: Reflect on Jewish gratitude traditions and share what you’re thankful for.

Ready to take a breather after Yallapalooza and get ready for Thanksgiving—come join us!

Israeli Dance Night
2024-11-21 19:00 - 20:00 | MA
Come join Tufts Hillel for an evening of Israeli Dancing! From traditional folk styles to camp classics, we’ll guide you through a range of dances. No experience (or dance skills) necessary! Looking forward to seeing all of you there!

Challah for Hunger – Challah Sale
2024-11-22 10:00 - 13:00, 2024-12-06 10:00 - 13:00 | MA
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.

Friendsgiving Shabbat
2024-11-22 18:00 - 20:30 | MA
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

First-Year Movie Night
2024-12-05 19:00 - 21:30 | MA
Come hang out with other first-years, enjoy snacks, and watch a movie! See you all there!

Challah Extravaganza
2024-12-06 18:00 - 20:30 | MA
Services and Dinner

Challah for Hunger is happy to be co-hosting Challah Extravaganza! Join us for Shabbat to taste all the flavors Challah for Hunger has to offer! 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

ChanuCasino
2024-12-08 18:00 - 20:00 | MA
Join us to roll your dreidels and try your luck at ChanuCasino! Enjoy a sufganiyot bar and more Chanukah treats!

Shabbat Friday Night
2024-12-13 18:00 - 20:30 | MA
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

Apply for Senior Rep and Reform Co-Chair
2024-12-20 08:00 - 2025-01-15 23:59 | MA
Apply for senior rep and reform co-chair! More details can be found on the application form.

Welcome Back Shabbat
2025-01-17 18:00 - 20:30 | MA
We’re so excited to welcome everyone back to campus at Tufts Hillel! Join us for Welcome Back Shabbat, on Friday January 7th. Whether you’re coming back from abroad, just transferred to Tufts, or coming back from break, we can’t wait to celebrate Shabbat with you.

To help us accommodate you for dinner please sign up 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

8:00pm Dessert

Join us for the whole night or drop in as short or long as you would like. We can’t wait to see you Friday!
