BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Tufts Hillel - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Tufts Hillel X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://tuftshillel.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Tufts Hillel REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240801T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240930T235900 DTSTAMP:20260502T132728 CREATED:20240710T184726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240815T233547Z UID:10002116-1722470400-1727740740@tuftshillel.org SUMMARY:First Year Hub DESCRIPTION:Welcome to our First Year Hub!\n\n\n\nBelow you’ll find answers to frequently asked questions\, Hillel resources\, and more information that we think will make your transition to Tufts a little easier. \n\n\n\nFAQ\n\n\n\nHow do I RSVP for Shabbat meals?\n \n\n\n\nYou can RSVP for Shabbat meals by texting the keywords below to 617-420-7411. \n\n\n\nText “DINNER” for Friday night Shabbat Dinner. \n\n\n\nText “LUNCH” for Saturday afternoon Shabbat lunch. \n\n\n\nOur first Shabbat dinner of the school year\, First Year Shabbat\, will be on Friday\, August 30th (once all first years have arrived on campus). \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nI’m moving in early for Pre-Orientation. How do I get a Shabbat Kit? \n \n\n\n\nHillel will be giving out free Shabbat Kits to those moving in early on Friday\, August 23rd. Shabbat Kits will include challah\, grape juice\, and dorm-friendly candles. \n\n\n\nYou can pick yours up during our Open House from 12-2pm. \n\n\n\nText “KIT” to 617-420-7411 to sign up for yours! \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nHow do I join the Tufts Hillel Class of 2028 groupme?\n \n\n\n\nYou can join the Tufts Hillel Class of 2028 groupme using this link. \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nJewish Life Resources\n\n\n\nAs you’re getting settled at Tufts\, we have several opportunities for religious experiences here on campus. Check out our offerings below or contact Katie Hamelburg\, our Curator of Religious Experience\, at kate.hamelburg@tufts.edu for more information! \n\n\n\nRitual Items\n \n\n\n\nMezuzas: We have mezuzas for you to borrow for the year\, if you would like to put one up in your dorm or apartment! We can help you put it\, and provide up if you would like.  \n\n\n\nSiddurs: If you would like your own siddur (prayer book)\, we have personal siddurs for you to take with you! We have Reform\, Conservative\, Orthodox (Ashkenaz)\, and Orthodox (Sephard) personal/travel siddurs. \n\n\n\nTefillin: If you would like to wear or practice trying tefillin\, we have spare tefillin for you to borrow! \n\n\n\nFor a Mezuza\, Siddur\, or Tefillin\, please fill out this form\, come to the Hillel building at 220 Packard Ave\, or contact Katie at kate.hamelburg@tufts.edu. \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nShabbat & Holidays\n \n\n\n\nWe have regular programming for Shabbat and Holidays\, ranging from meals\, traditional services (Reform and Conservative)\, alternative programming\, and more. \n\n\n\nFriday Nights:  \n\n\n\nWe have Conservative and Reform services each Friday\, held at the Hillel building (220 Packard Ave). For any updates to timing or location\, please visit the Hillel calendar at tuftshillel.org.  \n\n\n\nWe have weekly Shabbat Dinners held at Tufts Hillel. All information about the weekly Shabbat Dinner will be posted at tuftshillel.org.  \n\n\n\nSaturday Mornings:  \n\n\n\nWe have Conservative Shabbat Morning services held regularly throughout the semester. All dates and times will be posted on the Tufts Hillel calendar at tuftshillel.org.  \n\n\n\nWe have weekly Shabbat Lunches at Tufts Hillel\, on Saturdays at 12:00pm.  \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nGet Coffee with Katie\n \n\n\n\nLooking for more information about Jewish Life on campus? Questions about any of these offerings\, or don’t see something that you’re looking for on campus? Looking to meet a Hillel Staff Member? Katie would love to take you for coffee! To grab coffee with Katie\, please visit her Calendly link here.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nOpportunities\n\n\n\nLooking for an on-campus job? Tufts Hillel is hiring front desk workers!\n \n\n\n\nQualifications: \n\n\n\n\nOrganizational skills\n\n\n\nCommunications + interpersonal skills\n\n\n\nFamiliarity w/ Microsoft Office and Databases\n\n\n\n\nBenefits: \n\n\n\n\nPaid position and/or work study\n\n\n\nFlexible schedule: shifts available 9am-10pm\, weekdays and weekends\n\n\n\n\nIf interested email Marilyn.Goldman@tufts.edu ASAP \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nLooking for an on-campus volunteer opportunity? Tufts Hillel is looking for volunteers! \nOption 1: Volunteer to tutor for HCAP’s afterschool program! HCAP (Hillel Community Action Partners) has partnered with a local middle school to bring students to our building for Art\, STEM\, and homework help on Tuesdays and Thursdays during the school year. \n\n\n\nOption 2: Volunteer to be an ESL tutor! (more details to come) \n\n\n\nInterested in these opportunities? Stop by the Hillel Open House (on 8/23 and 8/28) or Hillel GIM (on TBA) to speak with the leaders of these programs. Interest form links coming soon. \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nStill can’t find what you’re looking for? Email our Student Life Coordinator at Natalie.Lopez@tufts.edu URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/first-year-hub/ CATEGORIES:Orientation Week ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tuftshillel.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/2023_8-O-Week-Collection-2-1-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240908T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240908T200000 DTSTAMP:20260502T132728 CREATED:20240819T150923Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T183229Z UID:10002183-1725822000-1725825600@tuftshillel.org SUMMARY:Get the Scoop DESCRIPTION:Hillel GIM\n\n\n\n\n\nDiscover all that Hillel has to offer\, from engaging board events to impactful social justice initiatives—and enjoy some delicious ice cream while you learn more! URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/get-the-scoop-2/ CATEGORIES:Be Social (Social Program) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tuftshillel.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/2024_8_18_GetTheScoopGIM_Landscape-1.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240910T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240910T183000 DTSTAMP:20260502T132728 CREATED:20240906T020758Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T143456Z UID:10002234-1725989400-1725993000@tuftshillel.org SUMMARY:Community Dinner DESCRIPTION:Find community\, make connections with your peers\, and eat dinner at Hillel. Join us to enjoy some flavorful stir-fry chicken or tofu\, served with a fresh garden salad and a delightful dessert to finish! \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-2/ CATEGORIES:Be Social (Social Program),Israel ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tuftshillel.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/2024_09_06_CommunityDinner_Landscape.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240910T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240910T190000 DTSTAMP:20260502T132728 CREATED:20240906T040157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240906T113635Z UID:10002314-1725991200-1725994800@tuftshillel.org SUMMARY:Hillel Community Volunteering GIM DESCRIPTION:Join Hillel Community Action Partners (HCAP) and the Hillel/McGlynn/Medford Cultural Partnership (HMMCP) to learn about volunteering for our programs! HCAP is seeking volunteers for our afterschool program for middle schoolers\, especially those interested in leading engineering or art activities. HMMCP is looking for volunteers excited to teach English classes to McGlynn Middle School parents who are English language learners. Both programs take place in Hillel. Please stop by our joint GIM to learn more about these amazing programs! URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/hillel-community-volunteering-gim/ CATEGORIES:Social Justice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tuftshillel.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Initiatives-Flyer-Fall-2024-3-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240912T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240912T210000 DTSTAMP:20260502T132728 CREATED:20240826T165107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T165113Z UID:10002221-1726153200-1726174800@tuftshillel.org SUMMARY:Challah For Hunger DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nDough 3-4PM \n\n\n\nBraiding 5-6PM \n\n\n\nBaking 7-9PM \n\n\n\nJoin us to bake\, make new friends\, and make a difference. \n\n\n\nSign Up! URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/challah-for-hunger-5/2024-09-12/ CATEGORIES:Social Justice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tuftshillel.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/2024_08_23_ChallahForHungerSchedule_Landscape.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240913T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240913T110000 DTSTAMP:20260502T132728 CREATED:20240912T201705Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241120T140841Z UID:10002340-1726221600-1726225200@tuftshillel.org SUMMARY:Weekly Talmud Chaburah with Rabbi Brawer DESCRIPTION: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. \nCoffee & Cake served! \nFor more information contact Naftali\, Naftali.Brawer@tufts.edu URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/weekly-talmud-chaburah-with-rabbi-brawer-2/2024-09-13/ LOCATION:Tufts Hillel\, 220 Packard Avenue\, Medford\, MA\, 02155\, United States CATEGORIES:Jewish Learning ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tuftshillel.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Weekly-Talmud-Chaburah-Rabbi-Naftali-Brawer-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Rabbi Brawer":MAILTO:naftali.brawer@tufts.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240913T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240913T130000 DTSTAMP:20260502T132728 CREATED:20240826T170116Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T170120Z UID:10002227-1726221600-1726232400@tuftshillel.org SUMMARY:Challah for Hunger – Challah Sale DESCRIPTION: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. URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/challah-for-hunger-challah-sale-3/2024-09-13/ CATEGORIES:Social Justice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tuftshillel.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Challah-for-Hunger-Friday-Landscape.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240913T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240913T203000 DTSTAMP:20260502T132728 CREATED:20240907T162410Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240911T161230Z UID:10002152-1726250400-1726259400@tuftshillel.org SUMMARY:Pre-Homecoming: Mocktails Madness DESCRIPTION:Services and Dinner\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for Shabbat Dinner on September 13th\, for Pre-Homecoming: Mocktails Madness Shabbat! Everyone is welcome – bring your friends\, roommates\, and anyone who would like to join. If you’d like to host a table\, contact Katie at kate.hamelburg@tufts.edu. \n\n\n\nTo help us accommodate you for dinner please sign up by Wednesday at 10:00am via sms/text: Text HILLEL TO 617 420 7411. We can’t wait to see you there! \n\n\n\nShabbat 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. \n\n\n\nSchedule \n\n\n\n6:00pm Candle Lighting & Services \n\n\n\n7:00pm Kosher Dinner Vegetarian and meat options \n\n\n\n 8:00pm Mocktails Madness URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/shabbat-friday-night-34/ CATEGORIES:Shabbat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tuftshillel.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/2024_09_10_MocktailMadnessShabbat_Landscape.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240913T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240913T213000 DTSTAMP:20260502T132728 CREATED:20240912T141846Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T141849Z UID:10002316-1726259400-1726263000@tuftshillel.org SUMMARY:Community Friday Night Oneg DESCRIPTION:Join Tufts Hillel and Chabad for a joint Oneg! We will be celebrating Shabbat together as one large Jewish community on campus. There will be desserts\, songs\, and people from throughout the Tufts community – we can’t wait to see you there! URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/community-friday-night-oneg/ LOCATION:Tufts Hillel Building\, 220 Packard Ave\, Medford\, MA\, 02155 CATEGORIES:Shabbat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tuftshillel.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/2024_9_12-Friday_Night_Oneg-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T133000 DTSTAMP:20260502T132728 CREATED:20240827T150526Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241120T140616Z UID:10002276-1726315200-1726320600@tuftshillel.org SUMMARY:Shabbat Lunch at Hillel DESCRIPTION: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! URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/shabbat-lunch-at-hillel-5/2024-09-14/ CATEGORIES:Shabbat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tuftshillel.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/2023_12_2_ShabbatLunchAtHillel-1.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR