Start your time at Harvard with Hillel's famous Freshman Kickoff Week! We have activities happening all week hosted by Harvard sophomores, juniors, and seniors who are super excited to welcome you to Harvard! Meet new people, have fun, and learn about all that Harvard Hillel has to offer.
Schedule of Events:
Tuesday, August 23, 5-6:30 pm
Parents' Reception - stop by Hillel, meet the staff, and grab some food after moving into the yard! Open to the whole family!
Wednesday, August 24, 1-3pm
Ice Cream Social - Pick up your free Hillel t-shirt while enjoying JP Licks ice cream with fellow 2020ers and upperclassmen!
Thursday, August 25
1-2pm: Challah for Hunger! Learn to make challah and find out more about one of our awesome social justice projects!
3:30-5:30pm: Falafel Picnic by the Weeks Footbridge. Friends, games, tie-dye, sunshine, and more!
Friday, August 26
5:45pm: Hor D'oeuvres in the Courtyard
6:15pm: Reform Services
6:30pm: Conservative Services
7pm: Orthodox Services
7:45PM: Shabbat Dinner Under the Stars
Saturday, August 27
9am: Orthodox Services
9:15am: Conservative/Egalitarian Services
12pm: Shabbat picnic on the Mac Quad
Sunday, August 28
4:00pm: Kayaking on the Charles!
Monday, August 29
12pm: Burrito Balagan! Make your own burrito for lunch!
Thursday, September 1
FRESHMAN FACULTY DINNER
Your chance to sit down with Harvard faculty and discuss your academic path!
4:30: Meet at John Harvard Statue
4:45: Hor D'eouvres Courtyard Reception at Hillel
5:30: Dinner, seating with faculty
Mandatory RSVP by Sunday, August 28th with your name and prospective concentration to harvardhillelfacultydinner@gmail.com. Seating is limited!
Please contact Student Activities Director, Rebecca Powell, to find out more! We can't wait to meet the Class of 2020!