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SUMMARY:Open House & Kosher Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Stop by our building to meet our staff and student leaders\, enjoy kosher lunch\, pick up your Shabbat kit\, and learn more about what Tufts Hillel has to offer! Open House is the great time for students and their families to learn more about our fun events\, resources for first years\, and ways to get involved in our vibrant Jewish community. Shabbat kits will include challah\, grape juice\, and dorm-friendly candles. \n\n\n\nTo RSVP for our Open House lunch\, fill out this form.
URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/hillel-open-house-kosher-lunch-fri/
CATEGORIES:Orientation Week
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250827T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250827T153000
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SUMMARY:Open House & Kosher Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Stop by our building to meet our staff and student leaders\, enjoy kosher lunch and drinks\, and learn more about what Tufts Hillel has to offer! Open House is the great time for students and their families to learn more about our fun events\, resources for first years\, and ways to get involved in our vibrant Jewish community. Whether you already stopped by on Friday or if it’s your first day on campus\, come hang out with your HFELs (Hillel First Year Engagement Leaders) who are excited to meet you and welcome you to campus!  \n\n\n\nOpen House from 11:30am – 3:30pm; lunch served from 12-2pm. To RSVP for lunch\, fill out this form.
URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/hillel-open-house-5/
LOCATION:Tufts Hillel\, 220 Packard Avenue\, Medford\, MA\, 02155\, United States
CATEGORIES:Orientation Week
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hillel Student Board":MAILTO:ilan.persing@tufts.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250828T223000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250828T233000
DTSTAMP:20260418T073848
CREATED:20250708T192621Z
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SUMMARY:Late Night Chill
DESCRIPTION:Come as you are (comfy clothes encouraged!) and join us at Hillel for some yummy snacks and great company as we relax after a long orientation day! All are welcome – come meet your Class of 2029 peers and hang!
URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/late-night-chill-4/
LOCATION:Tufts Hillel\, 220 Packard Avenue\, Medford\, MA\, 02155\, United States
CATEGORIES:Orientation Week
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hillel Student Board":MAILTO:ilan.persing@tufts.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250829T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250829T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T073848
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T133803Z
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SUMMARY:First Year Shabbat
DESCRIPTION:Experience Shabbat with Tufts Hillel\, as we come together for an evening of Shabbat celebrations! Come to as many or few of the parts of the evening as you would like – we can’t wait to see you there and to welcome you to your first Shabbat with us. Students of all backgrounds are welcome and encouraged to attend!  \n\n\n\nDue to weather please note change of locations: \n\n\n\nNew locations will be as follows:  \n\n\n\n5:30pm: Pre-Shabbat food & music in upstairs lounge \n\n\n\n6:00pm: Candlelighting then services  \n\n\n\n\nReform in upstairs chapel\n\n\n\nConservative in downstairs chapel\n\n\n\n\n7:00pm: Shabbat Dinner in the dining room \n\n\n\nAfter dinner\, dessert & board games in upstairs lounge \n\n\n\nStudents participating in Shabbat at Hillel will be excused from the CARE Program\, and will be sent follow up information directly from CARE. Please register for Shabbat dinner by texting “DINNER” to 617-420–7411 by Friday\, August 29 at 11am and please bring your Tufts ID. Registration for Shabbat Dinner is highly encouraged\, but walk-ins are welcome. We can’t wait to see you there! \n\n\n\nWe will begin with a “Pre-Neg” (music\, appetizers\, and shmoozing) on Tisch Roof from 5:30 – 6:00pm\, followed by Conservative Services (on Tisch Roof) and Reform Services (in the Hillel Garden) from 6:00 – 7:00pm. Shabbat Dinner will be at Hillel from 7:00 – 8:00pm\, followed by dessert and board games! All food will be kosher\, with allergy friendly options. \n\n\n\n5:30pm: Pre-Shabbat Food and Music on Tisch Roof \n\n\n\n6:00pm: Services \n\n\n\n\nConservative Services on Tisch Roof\n\n\n\nReform Services at Garden outside of Hillel (we will walk from Tisch roof together)\n\n\n\n\n7:00pm: Shabbat Dinner at Hillel \n\n\n\nAfter dinner: Dessert and Board Games in Hillel Lounge
URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/first-year-shabbat-3/
LOCATION:Tufts Hillel\, 220 Packard Avenue\, Medford\, MA\, 02155\, United States
CATEGORIES:Orientation Week,Shabbat
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hillel Student Board":MAILTO:ilan.persing@tufts.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250830T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250830T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T073848
CREATED:20250708T192905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T194407Z
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SUMMARY:Shabbat Services\, Lunch\, and Relax
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Shabbat morning as we continue Shabbat celebrations at Tufts Hillel! We will have a variety of options for however you are looking to spend your Shabbat morning on campus. We will start the morning with traditional Conservative morning services\, as well as a service alternative\, at 10:00 am. Shabbat lunch will start at 12:00pm – everyone is invited\, regardless of if you come for services!  \n\n\n\nPlease register for lunch by texting “LUNCH” to 617-420-7411 by Friday\, August 29 at 11am. Registration for lunch is highly encouraged\, but walk-ins are welcome – please bring your Tufts ID. All food will be kosher\, with allergy-friendly options available!
URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/shabbat-services-lunch-and-relax-3/
LOCATION:Tufts Hillel\, 220 Packard Avenue\, Medford\, MA\, 02155\, United States
CATEGORIES:Orientation Week,Shabbat
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hillel Student Board":MAILTO:ilan.persing@tufts.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250830T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250830T230000
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CREATED:20250708T192702Z
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SUMMARY:Havdalah and JP Licks
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate the end of Shabbat with the symbolic ritual of Havdalah\, then head over to J.P. Licks in Davis Square for ice cream. It’s on us! Meet at Hillel.
URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/havdalah-and-jp-licks-4/
LOCATION:Tufts Hillel\, 220 Packard Avenue\, Medford\, MA\, 02155\, United States
CATEGORIES:Orientation Week
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hillel Student Board":MAILTO:ilan.persing@tufts.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250831T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250831T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T073848
CREATED:20250708T192716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T192727Z
UID:10002785-1756638000-1756645200@tuftshillel.org
SUMMARY:Bagel Brunch
DESCRIPTION: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! All are welcome to come grab a bagel (plain\, everything\, or whatever you like) and join us for this iconic orientation event!
URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/bagel-brunch-4/
LOCATION:Tufts Hillel\, 220 Packard Avenue\, Medford\, MA\, 02155\, United States
CATEGORIES:Orientation Week
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hillel Student Board":MAILTO:ilan.persing@tufts.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250902T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250902T183000
DTSTAMP:20260418T073848
CREATED:20250902T174250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T205319Z
UID:10002792-1756834200-1756837800@tuftshillel.org
SUMMARY:Community Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free mid-week Kosher catered dinner! Come for the food\, stay for the people! Check the instagram on Tuesday morning for what’s being served. \n\n\n\nFood. People. Comfort. \n\n\n\nFor the most up to date info please see our social media \n\n\n\ninstagram.com/tuftshillel \n\n\n\nfacebook.com/tuftshillel
URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/community-dinner-13/2025-09-02/
CATEGORIES:Be Social (Social Program),Israel
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250902T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250902T183000
DTSTAMP:20260418T073848
CREATED:20260213T205500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T205638Z
UID:10002816-1756834200-1756837800@tuftshillel.org
SUMMARY:Community Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free mid-week Kosher catered dinner! Come for the food\, stay for the people! Check the instagram on Tuesday morning for what’s being served. \n\n\n\nFood. People. Comfort. \n\n\n\nFor the most up to date info please see our social media \n\n\n\ninstagram.com/tuftshillel \n\n\n\nfacebook.com/tuftshillel
URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/community-dinner-14/2025-09-02/
CATEGORIES:Be Social (Social Program),Israel
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250904T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250904T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T073848
CREATED:20250902T190301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T190306Z
UID:10002861-1757012400-1757016000@tuftshillel.org
SUMMARY:Back to School Bingo
DESCRIPTION:Kick of the semester with Hillel Bingo! This will be a great time reconnect with friends\, meet new people\, and compete for exciting prizes.
URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/back-to-school-bingo/
LOCATION:Tufts Hillel Building\, 220 Packard Ave\, Medford\, MA\, 02155
CATEGORIES:Be Social (Social Program)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250905T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250905T110000
DTSTAMP:20260418T073848
CREATED:20250902T190648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T142621Z
UID:10002862-1757066400-1757070000@tuftshillel.org
SUMMARY:Talmud Chaburah
DESCRIPTION:Want to take sharpen your Talmud skills? Join a weekly\, text-based study group where you’ll work through the Hebrew/Aramaic of the Gemara together\, sharpening both reading skills and analytical thinking. Guided by Rabbi Brawer\, this chaburah offers a collaborative space for deep learning and thoughtful discussion. \n\n\n\nPrerequisite: Participants should be comfortable reading Talmud in the original Hebrew/Aramaic.
URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/talmud-chaburah/2025-09-05/
LOCATION:Tufts Hillel Building\, 220 Packard Ave\, Medford\, MA\, 02155
CATEGORIES:Jewish Learning
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250905T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250905T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T073848
CREATED:20250821T005835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T150951Z
UID:10002790-1757093400-1757102400@tuftshillel.org
SUMMARY:BBQ Shabbat
DESCRIPTION:We’re so excited to kick off the school year with Shabbat at Tufts Hillel! Join us for a special BBQ Shabbat to kick off the school year in style. We can’t wait to celebrate Shabbat with you. \n\n\n\nSchedule for the night:– 5:30pm BBQ Dinner– 6:30pm Services– 7pm Oneg: Dessert and Board Games \n\n\n\nJoin us for the whole night or drop in as short or long as you would like. We can’t wait to see you Friday!
URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/bbq-shabbat/
LOCATION:Tufts Hillel Building\, 220 Packard Ave\, Medford\, MA\, 02155
CATEGORIES:Shabbat
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250907T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250907T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T073848
CREATED:20250820T224205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T010251Z
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SUMMARY:Get the Scoop - Hillel GIM
DESCRIPTION:Do you like ice cream? Want to learn all about the amazing programming going on at Hillel this semester? What social justice initiatives is Hillel running this semester? \n\n\n\nAnswers to all of your questions and more at the GIM this Sunday!
URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/get-the-scoop-hillel-gim-2/
LOCATION:Tufts Hillel Building\, 220 Packard Ave\, Medford\, MA\, 02155
CATEGORIES:Be Social
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250909T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250909T183000
DTSTAMP:20260418T073848
CREATED:20250902T174250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T205319Z
UID:10002793-1757439000-1757442600@tuftshillel.org
SUMMARY:Community Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free mid-week Kosher catered dinner! Come for the food\, stay for the people! Check the instagram on Tuesday morning for what’s being served. \n\n\n\nFood. People. Comfort. \n\n\n\nFor the most up to date info please see our social media \n\n\n\ninstagram.com/tuftshillel \n\n\n\nfacebook.com/tuftshillel
URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/community-dinner-13/2025-09-09/
CATEGORIES:Be Social (Social Program),Israel
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250909T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250909T183000
DTSTAMP:20260418T073848
CREATED:20260213T205500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T205638Z
UID:10003258-1757439000-1757442600@tuftshillel.org
SUMMARY:Community Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free mid-week Kosher catered dinner! Come for the food\, stay for the people! Check the instagram on Tuesday morning for what’s being served. \n\n\n\nFood. People. Comfort. \n\n\n\nFor the most up to date info please see our social media \n\n\n\ninstagram.com/tuftshillel \n\n\n\nfacebook.com/tuftshillel
URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/community-dinner-14/2025-09-09/
CATEGORIES:Be Social (Social Program),Israel
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250909T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250909T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T073848
CREATED:20250820T223330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T223952Z
UID:10002788-1757444400-1757448000@tuftshillel.org
SUMMARY:HCAP and ESL General Interest Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Come learn more about two of Hillel’s amazing volunteering opportunities! \n\n\n\nOur ESL program\, Hillel/McGlynn/Medford Cultural Partnership (HMMCP)\, works to provide English classes to McGlynn Middle School parents and Medford community members who are English language learners. \n\n\n\nHCAP (Hillel Community Action Partners) is an initiative that works to provide after school arts\, engineering\, and homework help programs to local middle schoolers.
URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/hcap-and-esl-general-interest-meeting/
LOCATION:Tufts Hillel Building\, 220 Packard Ave\, Medford\, MA\, 02155
CATEGORIES:Be Social
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T203000
DTSTAMP:20260418T073848
CREATED:20250909T154541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T151544Z
UID:10003001-1757532600-1757536200@tuftshillel.org
SUMMARY:Elul Journals: Preparing for the New Year
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a creative and meaningful way to step into the High Holidays! In the spirit of Elul\, the month of reflection and preparation\, we’ll decorate and personalize journals to use for introspection\, goal-setting\, or capturing your thoughts throughout the year ahead. No experience needed\, just come ready to reflect\, create\, and prepare your heart and mind for Rosh Hashanah. Light snacks provided!
URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/elul-journals-preparing-for-the-new-year/
LOCATION:Tufts Hillel Building\, 220 Packard Ave\, Medford\, MA\, 02155
CATEGORIES:Be Social,Jewish Learning
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T210000
DTSTAMP:20260418T073848
CREATED:20250902T184659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250906T220921Z
UID:10002859-1757602800-1757624400@tuftshillel.org
SUMMARY:Challah for Hunger
DESCRIPTION:Challah for Hunger is a student group committed to giving back through the tradition of baking challah. Each week\, we bake and sell delicious flavors like Chocolate Chip\, Cinnamon Sugar\, Everything Bagel\, Sweet Crumb\, and Plain. All proceeds support Family Table\, one of the largest Jewish food banks in Greater Boston\, helping provide meals to families in need. \n\n\n\nThis semester\, our bakes are on 9/11\, 9/25\, 10/16\, 10/30\, 11/13\, 12/4.  \n\n\n\nYou can join us for…  \n\n\n\nDough Making 3-4PM \n\n\n\nBraiding 5-6PM \n\n\n\nBaking 7-9PM \n\n\n\nSign up here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1gwh5K3jQw-jW_pK81vj7gW6oQ3AWssRpN6g8sXFJ3ew/edit?usp=sharing
URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/challah-for-hunger-13/2025-09-11/
LOCATION:Tufts Hillel-Downstairs Chapel\, 220 Packard Ave\, Medford\, MA\, 02155
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250912T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250912T110000
DTSTAMP:20260418T073848
CREATED:20250902T190648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T142621Z
UID:10002864-1757671200-1757674800@tuftshillel.org
SUMMARY:Talmud Chaburah
DESCRIPTION:Want to take sharpen your Talmud skills? Join a weekly\, text-based study group where you’ll work through the Hebrew/Aramaic of the Gemara together\, sharpening both reading skills and analytical thinking. Guided by Rabbi Brawer\, this chaburah offers a collaborative space for deep learning and thoughtful discussion. \n\n\n\nPrerequisite: Participants should be comfortable reading Talmud in the original Hebrew/Aramaic.
URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/talmud-chaburah/2025-09-12/
LOCATION:Tufts Hillel Building\, 220 Packard Ave\, Medford\, MA\, 02155
CATEGORIES:Jewish Learning
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250912T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T210000
DTSTAMP:20260418T073848
CREATED:20250910T174722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T141239Z
UID:10003003-1757696400-1757797200@tuftshillel.org
SUMMARY:Community Shabbat
DESCRIPTION:Friday Night: \n\n\n\nJoin us this Friday at 5pm for a pre-Shabbat gathering\, with coloring books\, beads\, and friendship bracelets to meet people and kick off the evening together. Candle lighting and services will be at 6pm\, followed by dinner at 7pm and dessert at 8pm.  \n\n\n\nSaturday: \n\n\n\nJoin Tufts Hillel as we close out Shabbat together this Saturday\, September 13! We will have bagel lunch at 12-1\, mincha (afternoon) services at 5:30\, followed by Seudat Shlishit (light dinner)\, singing\, and Havdalah\, followed by Slichot – a song-filled service leading into the High Holiday season. Feel free to join for any or all parts of the afternoon/evening – looking forward to seeing you there!  \n\n\n\nSchedule for the evening:  \n\n\n\n\n12:00 PM Lunch\n\n\n\n6:30 PM Mincha\n\n\n\n7:00 PM Light Dinner\, Singing\, and Board Games\n\n\n\n7:40 PM Havdalah\n\n\n\n8:00 PM Slichot
URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/community-shabbat/
LOCATION:Tufts Hillel Building\, 220 Packard Ave\, Medford\, MA\, 02155
CATEGORIES:Shabbat
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250916T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250916T173000
DTSTAMP:20260418T073848
CREATED:20250911T150415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T202657Z
UID:10002934-1758040200-1758043800@tuftshillel.org
SUMMARY:Texts and Values: A Weekly Jewish Study Circle
DESCRIPTION:Join Rabbi Naftali Brawer for a weekly exploration of Jewish values and ethical teachings embedded in ancient Jewish texts. No prior knowledge is required\, just curiosity and an open mind.
URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/texts-and-values-a-weekly-jewish-study-circle/2025-09-16/
LOCATION:Tufts Hillel Building\, 220 Packard Ave\, Medford\, MA\, 02155
CATEGORIES:Jewish Learning
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250916T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250916T183000
DTSTAMP:20260418T073848
CREATED:20250902T174250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T205319Z
UID:10002794-1758043800-1758047400@tuftshillel.org
SUMMARY:Community Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free mid-week Kosher catered dinner! Come for the food\, stay for the people! Check the instagram on Tuesday morning for what’s being served. \n\n\n\nFood. People. Comfort. \n\n\n\nFor the most up to date info please see our social media \n\n\n\ninstagram.com/tuftshillel \n\n\n\nfacebook.com/tuftshillel
URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/community-dinner-13/2025-09-16/
CATEGORIES:Be Social (Social Program),Israel
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250916T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250916T183000
DTSTAMP:20260418T073848
CREATED:20260213T205500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T205638Z
UID:10003259-1758043800-1758047400@tuftshillel.org
SUMMARY:Community Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free mid-week Kosher catered dinner! Come for the food\, stay for the people! Check the instagram on Tuesday morning for what’s being served. \n\n\n\nFood. People. Comfort. \n\n\n\nFor the most up to date info please see our social media \n\n\n\ninstagram.com/tuftshillel \n\n\n\nfacebook.com/tuftshillel
URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/community-dinner-14/2025-09-16/
CATEGORIES:Be Social (Social Program),Israel
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250916T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250916T210000
DTSTAMP:20260418T073848
CREATED:20250911T150634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T150638Z
UID:10003002-1758049200-1758056400@tuftshillel.org
SUMMARY:First Year Movie Night
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our first freshmen-only event of the semester! We can’t wait to bring the class of ’29 back together for popcorn\, snacks\, drinks\, and a movie to be announced in the WhatsApp group!
URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/first-year-movie-night-2/
LOCATION:Tufts Hillel Building\, 220 Packard Ave\, Medford\, MA\, 02155
CATEGORIES:Be Social (Social Program)
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T213000
DTSTAMP:20260418T073848
CREATED:20250915T152914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T152918Z
UID:10003004-1758139200-1758144600@tuftshillel.org
SUMMARY:Sophomore Game Night
DESCRIPTION:Calling all Sophomores! Get ready for a night of competitive fun at the Hillel. We’ll have assorted board games\, cards\, snacks\, and drinks. We can’t wait to see you there!
URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/sophomore-game-night/
LOCATION:Tufts Hillel Building\, 220 Packard Ave\, Medford\, MA\, 02155
CATEGORIES:Be Social (Social Program)
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T203000
DTSTAMP:20260418T073848
CREATED:20250911T200956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T152419Z
UID:10002999-1758222000-1758227400@tuftshillel.org
SUMMARY:Honey Cake Baking
DESCRIPTION:Come bake honey cake at the Bayit\, Tufts’ Jewish Culture House! We’ll mix\, laugh\, and fill the kitchen with sweet smells to get into the High Holiday spirit.
URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/honey-cake-baking/
LOCATION:The Bayit\, 98 Packard Avenue\, Somerville\, MA\, 02144
CATEGORIES:Holidays
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250919T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T073848
CREATED:20250918T151803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T154826Z
UID:10003026-1758268800-1758387600@tuftshillel.org
SUMMARY:Murder Mystery Shabbat
DESCRIPTION:Friday \n\n\n\nJoin us for an unforgettable Murder Mystery Shabbat at Tufts Hillel! As dinner takes a surprising turn\, you’ll be part of a thrilling whodunnit adventure\, filled with entertaining twists and intriguing suspects (featuring students and staff).  \n\n\n\nWhether you’re an aspiring detective\, a true-crime fan\, or just looking for a fun dinner with friends\, this evening promises mystery\, laughter\, and excitement. Don’t miss your chance to solve the case and enjoy a unique Shabbat experience! \n\n\n\nSchedule for the night:  \n\n\n\n6pm Services  \n\n\n\n7pm Dinner and Murder Mystery Party \n\n\n\n8pm Dessert  \n\n\n\nCan’t wait to see you on Friday at Tufts Hillel! \n\n\n\nSaturday \n\n\n\nJoin us for Saturday morning conservative services\, at 10:00am. Following services\, we’ll have lunch at 12! Looking to get involved or read Torah? Reach out to Katie at katie.hamelburg@tufts.edu. \n\n\n\nText the word ‘Dinner’ to 617 420 7411\n\n\n\nclick here to see upcoming Shabbats\n\n\n\nSaturdays:  \n\n\n\nShabbat at Tufts Hillel continues on Saturday mornings\, with bi-weekly Saturday morning Conservative services. All students are welcome!  \n\n\n\nFollowing Shabbat morning services\, join us for Shabbat lunch upstairs at Hillel. To register for Shabbat lunch\, text the word ‘lunch” to 617 429 7411.  \n\n\n\nShabbat at Tufts Hillel concludes on Saturday afternoons and evenings\, with bi-weekly mincha and maariv services\, dinner\, singing\, and Havdalah! Join us for any or all parts of the evenings as we conclude the day of rest as a community \n\n\n\nAll are welcome! We look forward to celebrating with you.  \n\n\n\nFor questions please email hillel-center@tufts.edu
URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/shabbat-at-tufts-hillel-2/
CATEGORIES:Be Social,Holidays,Shabbat
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250919T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250919T110000
DTSTAMP:20260418T073848
CREATED:20250902T190648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T142621Z
UID:10002865-1758276000-1758279600@tuftshillel.org
SUMMARY:Talmud Chaburah
DESCRIPTION:Want to take sharpen your Talmud skills? Join a weekly\, text-based study group where you’ll work through the Hebrew/Aramaic of the Gemara together\, sharpening both reading skills and analytical thinking. Guided by Rabbi Brawer\, this chaburah offers a collaborative space for deep learning and thoughtful discussion. \n\n\n\nPrerequisite: Participants should be comfortable reading Talmud in the original Hebrew/Aramaic.
URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/talmud-chaburah/2025-09-19/
LOCATION:Tufts Hillel Building\, 220 Packard Ave\, Medford\, MA\, 02155
CATEGORIES:Jewish Learning
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250922T174500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251002T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T073848
CREATED:20250804T154312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T131938Z
UID:10002787-1758563100-1759435200@tuftshillel.org
SUMMARY:High Holidays at Tufts Hillel 2025
DESCRIPTION:We look forward to welcoming you!\n\n\n\nJoin us for all or part of High Holidays\, meals\, and events. Everything you need to know is below. \n\n\n\nHigh Holiday Services\n\n\n\n1. Traditional/Egalitarian services. \n\n\n\nThis service will use the machzor (prayer book) “Lev Shalem” and will include: \n\n\n\n\nTraditional Hebrew liturgy combined with English readings and explanations\n\n\n\nGuided meditations\n\n\n\nCommunal singing\n\n\n\n\n2. Reform services will include: \n\n\n\n\nFamiliar Reform Liturgy with contemporary framings \n\n\n\nIntegrated Poetry/Creative Readings\n\n\n\nCommunal Singing\n\n\n\nMusical instrumentation\n\n\n\n\nHigh Holiday Meals\n\n\n\nYes\, it’s true you can eat delicious kosher food throughout the High Holidays. \n\n\n\nYou are invited to Tufts Hillel’s High Holidays Meals. You can expect great food\, connection with your community\, and spiritual renewal! \n\n\n\nTransparent meal pricing: \n\n\n\nThe real cost of a meal to Tufts Hillel is over $40 per person. This year\, Hillel will cover 100% of the cost of all High Holiday meals for Tufts students. \n\n\n\nFirst-Year Students \n\n\n\nAll first-years have unlimited meal swipes. Please use a meal swipe when registering for High Holiday meals. This helps Tufts Hillel receive partial reimbursement from Tufts Dining. \n\n\n\nSophomores\, Juniors\, and Seniors \n\n\n\nPlease consider using a meal swipe for your High Holiday meals. Be sure to provide your student ID and give permission on the registration form so Tufts Hillel can be partially reimbursed by Tufts Dining. \n\n\n\nParents\, Alumni\, and Community Members \n\n\n\nThe real cost of a meal to Tufts Hillel is over $40 per person. This year\, Hillel will cover 100% of the cost of all High Holiday meals for Tufts students. \n\n\n\nWe ask that parents\, alumni\, and community members consider a voluntary donation of $18\, $36\, $72\, or $100 to help us cover the cost of meals. Any non-Tufts students should contact Marilyn Goldman at marilyn.goldman@tufts.edu to arrange payment. \n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\nTo help prepare enough food while avoiding waste\, please sign up for ALL Rosh Hashanah meals by 9/12 and for Yom Kippur meals by 9/22. \n\n\n\nSign up via text: each meal and service will have its own unique code. \n\n\n\nTo register\, text the meal or service’s code to 617 420 7411.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWalk-ins:  \n\n\n\nIf 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. \n\n\n\nIf 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. \n\n\n\nFull Schedule\n\n\n\nMon 09/22/25  \n\n\n\nErev Rosh Hashanah \n\n\n\n5:45 PM Erev Rosh Hashanah Reform Services\, Breed Hall \n\n\n\n6:00 PM Erev Rosh Hashanah Conservative Services\, Hillel Downstairs Chapel \n\n\n\n7:00 PM Dinner Hillel-Dining Room \n\n\n\nTues 09/23/25  \n\n\n\n1st Day Rosh Hashanah \n\n\n\n10:30am-12:30pm 1st Day Rosh Hashanah Reform Services\, Breed Hall \n\n\n\n 9:30am-12:30pm 1st Day Rosh Hashanah Conservative Services\, Hillel-Downstairs Chapel \n\n\n\n12:45 – 1:30 pm Lunch\, Hillel-Dining Room \n\n\n\nTues 09/23/25 \n\n\n\n2nd Night Rosh Hashanah \n\n\n\n6:15 PM 2nd Night Rosh Hashanah Conservative Services\, Hillel-Downstairs Chapel \n\n\n\n7:00 PM Dinner\, Hillel-Dining Room \n\n\n\nWed 9/24/25 \n\n\n\n2nd Day Rosh Hashanah \n\n\n\n9:30am – 12:30pm  2nd Day Rosh Hashanah Conservative Services\, Hillel-Downstairs Chapel \n\n\n\n12:45 – 1:30pm  2nd Day Rosh Hashanah Lunch\, Hillel-Dining Room \n\n\n\n 10/01/25 \n\n\n\nErev Yom Kippur \n\n\n\n5:15-6:00pm Erev Yom Kippur Pre-fast Meal\, Hillel-Upstairs Lobby \n\n\n\n6:15-8:00pm Erev Yom Kippur Reform Services\, Breed Hall \n\n\n\n6:15-8:15pm Erev Yom Kippur Conservative Services\, Hillel-Downstairs Chapel \n\n\n\n10/02/25 \n\n\n\nYom Kippur Morning \n\n\n\n10am-12:30pm Yom Kippur Morning Reform Services\, Breed Hall \n\n\n\n10am-1:30pm Yom Kippur Morning Conservative Services\, Hillel-Downstairs Chapel \n\n\n\nYom Kippur Evening \n\n\n\n5:30-7:05pm Yom Kippur Evening Reform Services\, Breed Hall \n\n\n\n4:45 -7:05pm Yom Kippur Evening Conservative Services-Mincha/Neilah\, \n\n\n\nHillel-Downstairs Chapel \n\n\n\n7:10-8:00pm Break Fast Meal\, Hillel-Dining Room
URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/high-holidays-at-tufts-hillel-2025/
CATEGORIES:High Holidays,Orientation Week
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T173000
DTSTAMP:20260418T073848
CREATED:20250911T150415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T202657Z
UID:10002935-1758645000-1758648600@tuftshillel.org
SUMMARY:Texts and Values: A Weekly Jewish Study Circle
DESCRIPTION:Join Rabbi Naftali Brawer for a weekly exploration of Jewish values and ethical teachings embedded in ancient Jewish texts. No prior knowledge is required\, just curiosity and an open mind.
URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/texts-and-values-a-weekly-jewish-study-circle/2025-09-23/
LOCATION:Tufts Hillel Building\, 220 Packard Ave\, Medford\, MA\, 02155
CATEGORIES:Jewish Learning
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