BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Tufts Hillel - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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:20260429T004609 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:20240917T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240917T183000 DTSTAMP:20260429T004609 CREATED:20240915T022450Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240915T022454Z UID:10002235-1726594200-1726597800@tuftshillel.org SUMMARY:Community Dinner DESCRIPTION:Find community\, make connections with your peers\, and eat dinner at Hillel. Join us for a kosher meat dinner with a vegetarian option. \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-4/ CATEGORIES:Be Social (Social Program),Israel ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tuftshillel.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/2024_09_13_CommunityDinner-sandwiches.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240917T184500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240917T200000 DTSTAMP:20260429T004609 CREATED:20240911T160831Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240911T190152Z UID:10002315-1726598700-1726603200@tuftshillel.org SUMMARY:Shaping A New Middle East: Sharaka's Work of Dialogue and Friendship DESCRIPTION:Learn more about Sharaka’s work in the Middle East to promote dialogue and education around the Holocaust and antisemitism. We’ll be joined by six of Sharaka’s young leaders from Israel\, Bahrain\, Egypt\, Morocco\, Yemen\, and Sweden. URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/shaping-a-new-middle-east-sharakas-work-of-dialogue-and-friendship/ CATEGORIES:Israel ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tuftshillel.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/2024_09_11_ShapingANewMiddleEast_Landscape.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240918T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240918T200000 DTSTAMP:20260429T004609 CREATED:20240915T225329Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240915T225511Z UID:10002355-1726686000-1726689600@tuftshillel.org SUMMARY:JQUEST GIM DESCRIPTION:Are you Jewish and queer? \n\n\n\nJoin us for the Jewish Queer Students (JQUEST) GIM at Miner Hall Room 112. Hope to see you there! 🏳️‍🌈 ✡️ URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/jquest-gim/ CATEGORIES:Be Social (Social Program) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tuftshillel.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/2024_09_15_JQUESTGIM_Landscape-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240918T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240918T213000 DTSTAMP:20260429T004609 CREATED:20240915T022249Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240915T022253Z UID:10002353-1726689600-1726695000@tuftshillel.org SUMMARY:Chillel DESCRIPTION:Need a change of scenery from your dorm\, house\, or the library? Come chill at Hillel!! Whether you’re looking for a quiet space to study\, a cozy spot to relax\, or a chance to meet new people\, Hillel has you covered. Enjoy a welcoming atmosphere with comfy seating\, snacks\, and good vibes. Drop by anytime—we’d love to have you! URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/chillel/ CATEGORIES:Be Social (Social Program) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tuftshillel.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/2024_09_13_Chillel_Landscape.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240919T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240919T153000 DTSTAMP:20260429T004609 CREATED:20240915T224815Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240915T224909Z UID:10002354-1726754400-1726759800@tuftshillel.org SUMMARY:Cooking with Katie DESCRIPTION:Enjoy cooking? Chopping veggies? Trying new recipes? Come to Tufts Hillel for Cooking with Katie! We’ll be making Cholent\, a traditional savory slow-cooked stew that will be served for Shabbat lunch. No cooking experience required! URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/cooking-with-katie/ CATEGORIES:Be Social (Social Program),Shabbat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tuftshillel.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/2024_09_15_Cooking-with-Katie_Landscape-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240920T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240920T110000 DTSTAMP:20260429T004609 CREATED:20240912T201705Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241120T140841Z UID:10002341-1726826400-1726830000@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-2/2024-09-20/ 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:20240920T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240920T143000 DTSTAMP:20260429T004609 CREATED:20240915T225814Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240915T225818Z UID:10002356-1726839000-1726842600@tuftshillel.org SUMMARY:High Holiday Student Participation Sign-Up DESCRIPTION:Do you want to participate in High Holiday services? Join us for snacks and sign-up! You can do something big or small\, on your own or with friends\, in English or Hebrew. \n\n\n\nAll are welcome! URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/high-holiday-student-participation-sign-up/ CATEGORIES:Holidays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tuftshillel.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/2024_09_15_HighHolidaysAtTuftsHillel_Landscape-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240920T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240920T210000 DTSTAMP:20260429T004609 CREATED:20240911T163126Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240911T163133Z UID:10002153-1726851600-1726866000@tuftshillel.org SUMMARY:Music Shabbat DESCRIPTION:Services and Dinner\n\n\n\n\n\nDo you sing? Play an instrument? Like listening to music or being with those who do? Join Tufts Hillel for Music Shabbat! Everyone is welcome to join for any or all parts of the evening. Looking forward to seeing you there! \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 \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\n5:00pm Coffee House \n\n\n\n6:00pm Candle Lighting & Services \n\n\n\n7:00pm Kosher Dinner Vegetarian and meat options \n\n\n\n8:00pm Tish Song Session URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/shabbat-friday-night-35/ CATEGORIES:Shabbat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tuftshillel.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/2024_09_11_MusicShabbat_Landscape.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T133000 DTSTAMP:20260429T004609 CREATED:20240827T150526Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241120T140616Z UID:10002277-1726920000-1726925400@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-5/2024-09-21/ CATEGORIES:Shabbat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tuftshillel.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/2023_12_2_ShabbatLunchAtHillel-1.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR