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: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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250801T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250921T235900 DTSTAMP:20260502T025131 CREATED:20250708T193046Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T201021Z UID:10002778-1754006400-1758499140@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 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 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:20250916T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250916T173000 DTSTAMP:20260502T025131 CREATED:20250911T150415Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T202657Z UID:10002934-1758040200-1758043800@tuftshillel.org SUMMARY:Texts and Values: A Weekly Jewish Study Circle DESCRIPTION:Join Rabbi Naftali Brawer for a weekly exploration of Jewish values and ethical teachings embedded in ancient Jewish texts. No prior knowledge is required\, just curiosity and an open mind. URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/texts-and-values-a-weekly-jewish-study-circle/2025-09-16/ LOCATION:Tufts Hillel Building\, 220 Packard Ave\, Medford\, MA\, 02155 CATEGORIES:Jewish Learning ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tuftshillel.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/2025_09_16_TextsAndValues_AWeeklyJewishStudyCircle-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250916T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250916T183000 DTSTAMP:20260502T025131 CREATED:20250902T174250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T205319Z UID:10002794-1758043800-1758047400@tuftshillel.org 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-13/2025-09-16/ CATEGORIES:Be Social (Social Program),Israel ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tuftshillel.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/2023_10_13-Community-Gatherings-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250916T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250916T183000 DTSTAMP:20260502T025131 CREATED:20260213T205500Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T205638Z UID:10003259-1758043800-1758047400@tuftshillel.org 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-14/2025-09-16/ CATEGORIES:Be Social (Social Program),Israel ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tuftshillel.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2023_10_13-Community-Gatherings-3-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250916T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250916T210000 DTSTAMP:20260502T025131 CREATED:20250911T150634Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T150638Z UID:10003002-1758049200-1758056400@tuftshillel.org SUMMARY:First Year Movie Night DESCRIPTION:Join us for our first freshmen-only event of the semester! We can’t wait to bring the class of ’29 back together for popcorn\, snacks\, drinks\, and a movie to be announced in the WhatsApp group! URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/first-year-movie-night-2/ LOCATION:Tufts Hillel Building\, 220 Packard Ave\, Medford\, MA\, 02155 CATEGORIES:Be Social (Social Program) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tuftshillel.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/2024_12_05_First-yearMovieNight_Landscape.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T213000 DTSTAMP:20260502T025131 CREATED:20250915T152914Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T152918Z UID:10003004-1758139200-1758144600@tuftshillel.org SUMMARY:Sophomore Game Night DESCRIPTION:Calling all Sophomores! Get ready for a night of competitive fun at the Hillel. We’ll have assorted board games\, cards\, snacks\, and drinks. We can’t wait to see you there! URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/sophomore-game-night/ LOCATION:Tufts Hillel Building\, 220 Packard Ave\, Medford\, MA\, 02155 CATEGORIES:Be Social (Social Program) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tuftshillel.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/2025_09_17_SophomoreGameNight-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T203000 DTSTAMP:20260502T025131 CREATED:20250911T200956Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T152419Z UID:10002999-1758222000-1758227400@tuftshillel.org SUMMARY:Honey Cake Baking DESCRIPTION:Come bake honey cake at the Bayit\, Tufts’ Jewish Culture House! We’ll mix\, laugh\, and fill the kitchen with sweet smells to get into the High Holiday spirit. URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/honey-cake-baking/ LOCATION:The Bayit\, 98 Packard Avenue\, Somerville\, MA\, 02144 CATEGORIES:Holidays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tuftshillel.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/2025_9_18_HoneyCakeBaking-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250919T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T170000 DTSTAMP:20260502T025131 CREATED:20250918T151803Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T154826Z UID:10003026-1758268800-1758387600@tuftshillel.org SUMMARY:Murder Mystery Shabbat DESCRIPTION:Friday \n\n\n\nJoin us for an unforgettable Murder Mystery Shabbat at Tufts Hillel! As dinner takes a surprising turn\, you’ll be part of a thrilling whodunnit adventure\, filled with entertaining twists and intriguing suspects (featuring students and staff).  \n\n\n\nWhether you’re an aspiring detective\, a true-crime fan\, or just looking for a fun dinner with friends\, this evening promises mystery\, laughter\, and excitement. Don’t miss your chance to solve the case and enjoy a unique Shabbat experience! \n\n\n\nSchedule for the night:  \n\n\n\n6pm Services  \n\n\n\n7pm Dinner and Murder Mystery Party \n\n\n\n8pm Dessert  \n\n\n\nCan’t wait to see you on Friday at Tufts Hillel! \n\n\n\nSaturday \n\n\n\nJoin us for Saturday morning conservative services\, at 10:00am. Following services\, we’ll have lunch at 12! Looking to get involved or read Torah? Reach out to Katie at katie.hamelburg@tufts.edu. \n\n\n\nText the word ‘Dinner’ to 617 420 7411\n\n\n\nclick here to see upcoming Shabbats\n\n\n\nSaturdays:  \n\n\n\nShabbat at Tufts Hillel continues on Saturday mornings\, with bi-weekly Saturday morning Conservative services. All students are welcome!  \n\n\n\nFollowing Shabbat morning services\, join us for Shabbat lunch upstairs at Hillel. To register for Shabbat lunch\, text the word ‘lunch” to 617 429 7411.  \n\n\n\nShabbat at Tufts Hillel concludes on Saturday afternoons and evenings\, with bi-weekly mincha and maariv services\, dinner\, singing\, and Havdalah! Join us for any or all parts of the evenings as we conclude the day of rest as a community \n\n\n\nAll are welcome! We look forward to celebrating with you.  \n\n\n\nFor questions please email hillel-center@tufts.edu URL:https://tuftshillel.org/event/shabbat-at-tufts-hillel-2/ CATEGORIES:Be Social,Holidays,Shabbat ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tuftshillel.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/2025_09_18_MurderMysteryShabbat-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250919T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250919T110000 DTSTAMP:20260502T025131 CREATED:20250902T190648Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T142621Z UID:10002865-1758276000-1758279600@tuftshillel.org 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/2025-09-19/ LOCATION:Tufts Hillel Building\, 220 Packard Ave\, Medford\, MA\, 02155 CATEGORIES:Jewish Learning ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://tuftshillel.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/2026_2_13_WeeklyTalmudChaburah-2.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR