Tufts Hillel

Saturday Morning Services
2025-04-19 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-04-05 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | MA
Join Tufts Hillel for Saturday morning Conservative services throughout the semester. Services will take place at Hillel then followed by lunch.

Medieval Times Shabbat
2025-04-18 18:00 - 20:30 | MA
Join Tufts Hillel for Medieval Times Shabbat! Come in costume or come as you are. We can’t wait to see you there! 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

Afikoman Adventure
2025-04-17 19:00 - 20:00 | MA
Compete against other students in this campus-wide Afikoman search! To win, you must decode and follow clues to reach the final hiding place of the Afikoman. Do you have what it takes?.

Matzah Pizza Making
2025-04-17 16:00 - 17:00 | Tufts Hillel Building, 220 Packard Ave, Medford, MA, 02155
Passover isn’t complete without matzah pizza! Come cook up this delicious holiday classic and celebrate with us.

Matzah & Meaning
2025-04-16 18:30 - 19:30 | Tufts Hillel Building, 220 Packard Ave, Medford, MA, 02155
The Jewish Womxn’s Collective (JWC) is excited to host a panel with Rabbi Leah Nessbaum and Katie Hamelburg to engage in a discussion about uplifting the voices and experiences of minority genders in Jewish spaces.

Seder Plate Exploration and Tasting
2025-04-16 12:00 - 13:00 | MA
Have you ever wondered about the symbolism of the different items on the seder plate? Do you just love horseradish? Hillel will be hosting a lunch to explore the symbolism of the seder plate. We hope to enlighten your tastebuds!

Community Dinner
2025-04-15 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-04-08 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-04-01 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-03-25 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

Freedom Isn’t Easy
2025-04-14 12:30 - 13:30 | MA
Freedom Isn’t Easy: Growing Up and Getting Free in the Book of Exodus

Passover is about leaving Egypt—but it’s also about people growing and changing along the way. In this lunch and learn, during Passover lunch at Hillel, we’ll look at Moses and others in the Exodus story and ask: What does freedom really mean? What gets in the way? And how does this ancient story speak to our own lives today?

Shabbat Lunch at Hillel
2025-04-12 12:00 - 13:30, 2025-04-05 12:00 - 13:30, 2025-03-29 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!

Passover at Tufts Hillel
2025-04-11 19:00 - 2025-04-20 20:16 | MA
Sign up for all of Passover via SMS! 617 420 7411

We look forward to celebrating together!

Join Tufts Hillel for all or part of our Passover programming, including Seders, meals, and events. Everything you need to know is below.

Passover Schedule and Sign up:

Seders

We would love to have you join us for Tufts Hillel’s Passover seders! Tufts Hillel will offer first and second night Seders, both hosted at our building. Together we will retell the story of Passover, spend time together as a community and find fresh relevance in Passover for our daily lives. You can expect great food, connection with students from throughout Tufts, and a meaningful evening!

Please sign up using the keywords above via SMS:

Daily Passover Meals

At Tufts Hillel, all in one place:

In partnership with Tufts Dining and local kosher caterers, you can have all of your on-campus Kosher for Passover meal options at Tufts Hillel.

Text any of the keywords in the schedule above to 617-420-7411 to sign up for Passover meals.

Passover FAQ

How do I sign up?

Text any of the keywords in the schedule above to 617-420-7411 to sign up for Passover meals.

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 April 4th.

Where will Seders and meals be located?

Every meal will be at Tufts Hillel!

Do Seders and meals cost money?

We accept Tufts dining meal swipes – there is no additional cost to students.

If you are on a meal plan, we ask that you use a meal swipe for your meal(s) if possible, so that we can subsidize meals for you and for those without meal plans (simply sign up!).

If you are not on a meal plan, or do not have enough meal swipes, Hillel will cover the costs of your Seders and meals (simply sign up!).

Transparent meal pricing: We’ve got you!

The cost to Tufts Hillel for Seders is over $45 per person and the cost of other meals is $30 per person. The value of a meal swipe is approximately $18 per meal. Tufts Hillel pays the cost difference.

Can I take my (non-Seder) meals to-go?

Yes! To-go containers are available throughout Passover on weekdays. We’ve done our best to work around the class time blocks. For example, lunch starts at 11:45, so if you need to stop by in between your 10:30-11:45 and 12:00-1:15 classes, you will be able to. You will need to sign up in advance via SMS.

Can I pick up a to-go meal for a friend?

Yes! As long as your friend is registered for their meal(s) in advance via SMS. You must also be able to let the check-in desk know if they are using a meal swipe for the meal you’re picking up.

What if I’m planning my own Seder?

We’ve got you! Sign up for a premade Seder Plate via SMS (see graphic above).

What if I missed the deadline to sign up!?

Walk-ins:

If you sign up in advance via SMS your meal is guaranteed.

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!

What about special dietary needs?

We do our best to accommodate all allergies and dietary preferences. All food is dairy free and nut free. Gluten free matzah will be available.

If you have questions about Passover, including allergen and dietary information, please contact Marilyn Goldman at marilyn.goldman@tufts.edu.

Sign up for passover!

Hi! Signing up is easy, and may take a few minutes (not as long as a Seder 😉). We promise it will be worth it for all the good food, free meals. Entering all the information will enable us to give you the best possible experience. We are looking forward to welcoming you!

Please sign up via SMS using the keywords in the graphic above!

Passover Pre-Game Shabbat
2025-04-11 18:00 - 20:30 | MA
Passover is around the corner – join us for a special festive Shabbat dinner as we pregame the upcoming Passover Seders! To help us accommodate you for dinner please sign up by 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

Hametz Hunt
2025-04-10 18:00 - 19:00 | MA
Passover is coming, so it’s time to hunt for Hametz! Come to Tufts Hillel for a scavenger hunt, as we find all the Hametz (bread) products around the building! See you there!

Shabbat Uncovered!
2025-04-09 19:00 - 20:30 | MA
Shabbat Uncovered is a evening filled with delicious food and meaningful connection. As we enjoy pita, hummus, and falafel, we’ll explore the prayers of Friday Night Reform Shabbat Services, peeling back their layers to uncover their history, traditions, and personal significance. Whether you come for the falafel, the wisdom, or the company, this is a space to ask questions, share ideas, and experience Shabbat in a new way.

In Conversation with David Makovsky: A Dive into Recent Developments in Israel and the Region
2025-04-07 18:00 - 20:00 | Tufts Hillel Building, 220 Packard Ave, Medford, MA, 02155
We are thrilled to welcome David Makovsky for an engaging evening of discussion and insight, followed by a dinner reception.

David Makovsky is the Ziegler Distinguished Fellow at The Washington Institute and director of the Koret Project on Arab-Israel Relations. He is also an adjunct professor in Middle East studies at Johns Hopkins University’s Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) and president of the board for the National Library of Israel’s U.S. affiliate (NLI-USA). In 2013-2014, he worked in the Office of the U.S. Secretary of State, serving as a senior advisor to the Special Envoy for Israeli-Palestinian Negotiations. He is the author of three books, two co-authored with Ambassador Dennis Ross, and host of the Decision Points podcast, which examines Israeli history and U.S.-Israel relations.

Butcherie Carpool
2025-04-06 15:00 - 18:00 | MA
Looking to stock up on kosher Passover snacks from the Butcherie? We’re organizing a carpool — join us by signing up HERE!

Mincha, Dinner, and Havdalah
2025-04-05 17:30 - 20:30 | MA
Celebrate the close of Shabbat with Tufts Hillel! The evening will feature Mincha (afternoon prayers) at 5:30 PM, followed by a delicious dinner, singing, and fun board games. We’ll conclude with the Havdalah ceremony at 8:00 PM. We’d love to see you there!

The evening’s schedule:

5:30pm Mincha

6:15pm Dinner

7:15pm Singing and Board Games

8:00pm Havdalah

Interfaith Shabbat
2025-04-04 18:00 - 20:30 | MA
Join us for Shabbat services and dinner at Hillel!

Join Tufts Hillel for our annual Interfaith Shabbat! We’re thrilled to have students and faculty from throughout Tufts for an evening of conversation, reflection, and relaxation, as we kick off Shabbat as a community. Anyone of all backgrounds and faiths are welcomed and encouraged to join for a Tufts Hillel Shabbat experience. To help us accommodate you for dinner please sign up by 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 and special performance by Voices for Peace and Light, Tufts University Chaplaincy’s Interfaith Choir

6:10pm: Reform and Conservative Services

7pm: Dinner

8pm: Dessert and performance by Voices for Peace and Light

Hillel Formal
2025-04-03 20:00 - 23:00 | 51 Winthrop, 51 Winthrop St, Medford, Massachusetts, 02155, United States
Dance the night away at Tufts Hillel’s annual formal! Expect a live DJ, delicious food, and amazing company. This is sure to be the party of the semester, so make sure to RSVP here so you don’t miss out on the fun! We can’t wait to see you at 51 Winthrop!!

Rosh Chodesh Vision Board & Text Study Night
2025-04-02 18:30 - 19:30 | Tufts Hillel Building, 220 Packard Ave, Medford, MA, 02155
Step into the new month with intention and creativity! Explore thought-provoking Jewish texts, reflect on fresh beginnings, and create your own vision board to set meaningful goals for the weeks ahead. We’ll provide the supplies (and snacks)!

Great Yiddish Baking Show
2025-03-31 11:00 - 17:00 | MA
Join us for the Great Yiddish Baking Show! Work with your group to create a list of ingredients for your cake, making sure to include at least one traditional Jewish ingredient or flavor in your recipe. We can’t wait to see you there and taste your delicious creations!

Schedule:

11:00 – 12:00pm: Team A will bake

12:00 – 1:00pm: Team B will bake

1:00 – 2:00pm: Team C will bake

3:30 – 4:30pm All teams will decorate

4:30 – 5:00pm: Judging

Everyone is welcome for the judging portion and no sign-ups are necessary! We look forward to seeing you all there and tasting some great desserts!!

JWC Shabbat
2025-03-28 18:00 - 20:30 | MA
Join Tufts Hillel for JWC Shabbat, in partnership with the Jewish Women+ Collective! Dive into a meaningful conversation about the intersectionality of gender and religious identities, and how our different identities interact with each other in different environments. We hope to see you there!

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 and Services

7:00pm Kosher Dinner followed by trivia

8:00 Dessert and Special Affinity Group Discussion Program

Challah for Hunger – Challah Sale
2025-03-28 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.

Challah For Hunger
2025-03-27 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!

Student Board Elections
2025-03-24 08:00 - 2025-04-17 17:00 | MA
Hillel Student Board elections are just around the corner! Check out the timeline below if you’re interested in running for a position and please reach out to Eva Sheedy (Eva.Sheedy@tufts.edu) if you have any questions!

Intent-to-run

CLICK HERE FOR INTENT TO RUN FORM

Interested in taking on a leadership role next school year? Are you thinking about running for Hillel Student Board? Consider filling out the intent-to-run form! If you are planning to run for a position on the Tufts Hillel Student Board, you must fill out the Intent-to-Run form by 4/6 at 11am EST.

Hillel Leadership Interest Dinner

Thursday, April 1st @ 6:30pm

Come learn about all the ways to get involved at Hillel next school year and find the best fit for you! All are welcome and representatives from several leadership opportunities will be present to answer questions about their groups and the application process.

Student Board

President and Exec in general (Eva Sheedy): eva.sheedy@tufts.edu

Spiritual and Religious Life Branch (Liana Smolover-Bord): liana.smolover_bord@tufts.edu

Community Branch (Jordana Raich): jordana.raich@tufts.edu

Operations VP/Treasurer (Hannah Friedman): hannah.friedman@tufts.edu

Engagement VP (Elijah Fraiman): elijah.fraiman@tufts.edu

Campus Relations Branch (Sydney Cohen): sydney.cohen@tufts.edu

Community Building Fellows

Senior Fellows

Carter Wagner: carter.wagner@tufts.edu

Emilia Nathan: emilia.nathan@tufts.edu

Owen Thomas: owen.thomas@tufts.edu

Shabbat Fellows

To learn more about getting involved with Shabbat Fellows, please contact Katie Hamelburg kate.hamelburg@tufts.edu

Digital Media Fellows

For questions regarding becoming a digital media fellow, please contact Ilan Persing ilan.persing@tufts.edu

Hillel Student Board Election Night

Tuesday, April 15th @ 6:30pm

CLICK HERE FOR VOTING FORM

Come cast your vote! All candidates will deliver their speeches, which will be available for viewing/reading in case you can’t make it. The voting form will go live as soon as speeches wrap up and remain open for 24 hours. The voting form will have a link to recorded speeches and written speeches (depending on position). Election results will be shared a few days after.
