Tufts Hillel

Visions of Peace: Israel-Palestine
2023-03-02 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-02-23 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-02-16 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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Jewish Learning Fellowship
2023-03-01 16:30 - 17:45, 2023-02-22 16:30 - 17:45, 2023-02-15 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.

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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.

Kiddush Levana: A JWC Rosh Chodesh Event
2023-02-28 18:00 - 18:45 | Tufts Hillel, 220 Packard Avenue, Medford, MA, 02155, United States
Join us for a special prayer service sanctifying the full moon and its significance in Judaism. All are welcome as we welcome in the new moon and the new month of Adar!

All are welcome! Join us for a fun, short prayerful experience!

Ma'ariv and Munchiez
2023-02-27 19:00 - 19:30, 2023-02-20 19:00 - 19:30, 2023-02-13 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!

Zohar Circle with Rabbi Brawer
2023-02-27 16:30 - 17:30, 2023-02-20 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

Persian Purim Hamentaschen Making
2023-02-26 19:00 - 21:00 | Tufts Hillel, 220 Packard Avenue, Medford, MA, 02155, United States
Kick off the Purim festivities with the Hamentaschen making at Hillel! We will be using flavors inspired by the origin story of Purim. Come bake, laugh, and drink chai!

All are welcome!

Tufts Hillel Formal
2023-02-25 22:00 - 2023-02-26 00:00 | Joyce Cummings Center Ballroom, 177 College Ave Ave, Medford, 02155
Come dance the night away at Tufts Hillel Formal! Purchase your tickets below for $5. Formal will be at the Joyce Cummings Center Ballroom.

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Soulful Shabbat Sign-up
2023-02-24 17:00 - 19:00 | Tufts Hillel, 220 Packard Avenue, Medford, MA, 02155, United States
Join us for spiritually filling prayers at Hillel! Our Conservative and Reform communities will be bringing in Shabbat with song and prayers an hour earlier than usual, at 5 pm this week.

Please note this week only revised hours:

5 pm: Services

6 pm: Dessert bar

6:20 pm: Dinner

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.

Israel Book Club
2023-02-24 12:00 - 13:00, 2023-02-17 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.

Weekly Talmud Chaburah with Rabbi Brawer
2023-02-24 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

First-Year Karaoke Night
2023-02-23 20:00 - 22:00 | Tufts Hillel, 220 Packard Avenue, Medford, MA, 02155, United States
Calling all First -Years, come to Hillel for a night of Karaoke, Snacks, and Fun!

All are welcome so just show up!

Jewish Chinese Fusion Cooking
2023-02-23 19:00 - 21:00 | The Bayit, 98 Packard Avenue, Somerville, MA, 02144
Come cook Jewish-Chinese fusion food at the Bayit. All are welcome!

Blood Drive 2/23
2023-02-23 12:00 - 17:00 | Tufts Hillel, 220 Packard Avenue, Medford, MA, 02155, United States
Give blood and help save lives! Come to Tufts Hillel on Thursday, Feb. 23 (Tufts Monday schedule) or Wednesday, March 1 from 12-5 pm to donate blood through the American Red Cross.

Sign up to donate here!

Please reach out to mariel.priven@tufts.edu with any questions.

Death and Afterlife
2023-02-21 16:20 - 17:15, 2023-02-14 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

Cummings/Hillel Genocide Education Experience
2023-02-19 08:00 - 2023-02-20 21:00
Save the date for the Cummings/Hillel Boston Trip over Presidents’ Day Weekend! Join fellows Jumbos as we travel to Boston and surrounding towns to learn about various genocides, listen to survivors and experts, and learn from fellow students to build community. Meals will be provided and students will return to Tufts at night. All are welcome!

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Reproductive Justice Shabbat Sign-up
2023-02-17 19:00 - 20:00 | Tufts Hillel, 220 Packard Avenue, Medford, MA, 02155, United States
Join Tufts Hillel in partnership with Tufts PERIOD for Reproductive Justice Shabbat this Friday! Repro Shabbat was started by the National Council of Jewish Women to frame reproductive justice in the Jewish context and discuss this important issue as a community.

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.

Lots of Love Valentine's Cookie Decorating
2023-02-14 19:30 - 21:00 | Tufts Hillel, 220 Packard Avenue, Medford, MA, 02155, United States
Stop by the Hillel Building to decorate heart-shaped sugar cookies. This is an awesome opportunity to enjoy a sweet treat with friends!

All are welcome!

JQUEST Dinner and Interfaith Discussion with True Colors
2023-02-13 19:30 - 21:00 | Tufts Hillel, 220 Packard Avenue, Medford, MA, 02155, United States
Do you like to wrestle with sacred texts while eating delicious food? Do you have questions about creation stories from the Jewish and Christian traditions, and how they might relate to gender and sexuality? Join LGBTQ+ friends and allies from True Colors and JQUEST for a discussion of Genesis creation narratives led by Rabbi Jonah, Protestant Chaplain Dan, and chaplaincy intern Francesca. Dinner will be served!

Soup-er Bowl Sunday
2023-02-12 13:00 - 15:30 | Tufts Hillel, 220 Packard Avenue, Medford, MA, 02155, United States
Warm up your winter with matza ball soup!

Interfaith Shabbat Sign-up
2023-02-10 19:00 - 20:00 | Tufts Hillel, 220 Packard Avenue, Medford, MA, 02155, United States
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.

Valentines Calligraphy Workshop
2023-02-10 15:00 - 16:00 | Campus Center, 44 Professors Row, Medford, 02155
Come learn calligraphy in Hebrew, Chinese and other languages to make Valentine’s cards for friends and family!

All are welcome!
