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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 29th (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 22nd. 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\n\n \n\n\n\nHow do I join the Tufts Hillel Class of 2029 WhatsApp?\n \n\n\n\nClick here to request to join the Tufts Hillel 2029 WhatsApp!  \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 Senior Jewish Educator\, 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 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\n \n\n\n\nLooking for an on-campus volunteer opportunity? Tufts Hillel is looking for volunteers! \n \n\n\n\nOpportunity 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\nOpportunity 2: Volunteer to be an ESL tutor! Our 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. More broadly\, we aim to deepen connections between the Tufts and Medford communities.  \n\n\n\nInterested in these opportunities? Stop by the Hillel Open House (on 8/22 and 8/27) 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-2/
CATEGORIES:Orientation Week
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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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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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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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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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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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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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