Welcome Week 2026
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
This year’s Welcome Week runs Wednesday, August 26 through Wednesday, September 2, with something happening nearly every day at 52 Mt Auburn.
Calendar of Events
There’s always something fun and Jewish happening at Harvard! You’ll find your next Shabbat dinner, picnic on the river, or dose of Jewish wisdom right here.
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2 events,Bagel Brunch
Sunday, August 30, 2026 Start your week with Bagel Brunch at Harvard Hillel. We’ve got fresh bagels, schmear, and lox- plus a space to catch up with friends or meet new ones. Everyone’s welcome to stop by for good food and good company. Hope to see you there! Event Location
Harvard Hillel |
2 events,Elle & Michal Coffee Pop-Up
Monday, August 31, 2026 Come meet Elle & Michal from Harvard Hillel over a cup of coffee. We’d love to get to know you! |
2 events,Grad Student Happy Hour
Tuesday, September 1, 2026 Kick off the school year with Jewish graduate students from across Harvard! Join Harvard Hillel on Felipe’s rooftop for drinks, snacks, and a chance to meet new people, catch up with friends, and connect with the grad Jewish community. Event Location
Felipe’s Taqueria |
2 events,Welcome Week Kickoff Party
Wednesday, September 2, 2026 Kick off the semester with Harvard Hillel! Join us in the courtyard for a night of great food, music, games, and more. Come enjoy hibachi, meet new people, and hang out with friends! Event Location
Harvard Hillel |
2 events,Parsha with Pammy
Thursday, September 3, 2026 Join Harvard Hillel’s Mashgicha Ruchanit (Orthodox spiritual advisor and educator) Pammy for a lively, low-key conversation about the week’s Torah portion—exploring what it has to say about our lives, questions, and the world today.
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Harvard Hillel Mishmar
Thursday, September 3, 2026 Thursday nights are for pre-Shabbat learning, lively conversation, and connecting with friends. Drop in for a short teaching from a student or rabbi, dive into a Jewish text or question, and ease into Shabbat together.
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Harvard Hillel |
2 events,Oyntology
Friday, September 4, 2026 Over breakfast, we’ll bring questions from our lives (interpersonal, spiritual, or intellectual) and think through them using Jewish and non-Jewish texts that offer multiple ways of considering what’s at stake.
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Student Org Fair |
1 event,Shiur and Seudah Shlishit with Ezra
Saturday, September 5, 2026 Spend Shabbat afternoon learning together over Seudah Shlishit with Ezra Klausner, our Orthodox Rabbinic Intern. Come for good food, good conversation, and a chance to dive into Jewish texts and ideas in a relaxed Shabbat setting.
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1 event,Bagel Brunch
Sunday, September 6, 2026 Start your week with Bagel Brunch at Harvard Hillel. We’ve got fresh bagels, schmear, and lox- plus a space to catch up with friends or meet new ones. Everyone’s welcome to stop by for good food and good company. Hope to see you there! Event Location
Harvard Hillel |
1 event,Apple Picking
Monday, September 7, 2026 Shana Tova! Celebrate Rosh Hashanah with Harvard Hillel for an afternoon of apple picking, good company, and a sweet start to the new year. |
1 event,HJAA-Hillel-Chabad Webinar
Tuesday, September 8, 2026 Join HJAA, Harvard Hillel, and Harvard Chabad to prepare for the new year with an evening of learning and reflection
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3 events,Zimmer Hall Tabling
Wednesday, September 9, 2026 Stop by the Harvard Hillel table outside of Zimmer Hall! Meet Hillel staff, learn more about Jewish life on campus, get all the details on High Holiday services and meals, and grab some Hillel swag while you’re there.
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Steak Break
Wednesday, September 9, 2026 Take a break from the academic grind for a great meal and even better conversation. Enjoy a premium kosher steak dinner cooked by Rabbi Yoni Ganger while exploring big questions about meaning, ethics, relationships, personal growth, and what makes for a life well lived. Good food, thoughtful conversation, and a chance to pause, reflect, and connect with other students.
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Harvard Hillel Jewish Learning Fellowship
Wednesday, September 9, 2026 The Fellowship is open to any Freshman who wants to learn in a welcoming community. No previous Jewish learning or religious practice is expected, and students of all political perspectives are welcome. Come with your questions. Learn with others. Build lasting friendships and a sense of belonging in a Jewish space. INFO: Questions? Email elisha@hillel.harvard.edu Event Location
Harvard Hillel |
2 events,Parsha with Pammy
Thursday, September 10, 2026 Join Harvard Hillel’s Mashgicha Ruchanit (Orthodox spiritual advisor and educator) Pammy for a lively, low-key conversation about the week’s Torah portion—exploring what it has to say about our lives, questions, and the world today.
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Harvard Hillel Mishmar
Thursday, September 10, 2026 Thursday nights are for pre-Shabbat learning, lively conversation, and connecting with friends. Drop in for a short teaching from a student or rabbi, dive into a Jewish text or question, and ease into Shabbat together.
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1 event,Oyntology
Friday, September 11, 2026 Over breakfast, we’ll bring questions from our lives (interpersonal, spiritual, or intellectual) and think through them using Jewish and non-Jewish texts that offer multiple ways of considering what’s at stake.
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2 events,Steak Break
Wednesday, September 16, 2026 Take a break from the academic grind for a great meal and even better conversation. Enjoy a premium kosher steak dinner cooked by Rabbi Yoni Ganger while exploring big questions about meaning, ethics, relationships, personal growth, and what makes for a life well lived. Good food, thoughtful conversation, and a chance to pause, reflect, and connect with other students.
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Harvard Hillel Jewish Learning Fellowship
Wednesday, September 16, 2026 The Fellowship is open to any Freshman who wants to learn in a welcoming community. No previous Jewish learning or religious practice is expected, and students of all political perspectives are welcome. Come with your questions. Learn with others. Build lasting friendships and a sense of belonging in a Jewish space. INFO: Questions? Email elisha@hillel.harvard.edu Event Location
Harvard Hillel |
2 events,Parsha with Pammy
Thursday, September 17, 2026 Join Harvard Hillel’s Mashgicha Ruchanit (Orthodox spiritual advisor and educator) Pammy for a lively, low-key conversation about the week’s Torah portion—exploring what it has to say about our lives, questions, and the world today.
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Harvard Hillel Mishmar
Thursday, September 17, 2026 Thursday nights are for pre-Shabbat learning, lively conversation, and connecting with friends. Drop in for a short teaching from a student or rabbi, dive into a Jewish text or question, and ease into Shabbat together.
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1 event,Oyntology
Friday, September 18, 2026 Over breakfast, we’ll bring questions from our lives (interpersonal, spiritual, or intellectual) and think through them using Jewish and non-Jewish texts that offer multiple ways of considering what’s at stake.
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1 event,Bagel Brunch
Sunday, September 20, 2026 Start your week with Bagel Brunch at Harvard Hillel. We’ve got fresh bagels, schmear, and lox- plus a space to catch up with friends or meet new ones. Everyone’s welcome to stop by for good food and good company. Hope to see you there! Event Location
Harvard Hillel |
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2 events,Steak Break
Wednesday, September 23, 2026 Take a break from the academic grind for a great meal and even better conversation. Enjoy a premium kosher steak dinner cooked by Rabbi Yoni Ganger while exploring big questions about meaning, ethics, relationships, personal growth, and what makes for a life well lived. Good food, thoughtful conversation, and a chance to pause, reflect, and connect with other students.
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Harvard Hillel Jewish Learning Fellowship
Wednesday, September 23, 2026 The Fellowship is open to any Freshman who wants to learn in a welcoming community. No previous Jewish learning or religious practice is expected, and students of all political perspectives are welcome. Come with your questions. Learn with others. Build lasting friendships and a sense of belonging in a Jewish space. INFO: Questions? Email elisha@hillel.harvard.edu Event Location
Harvard Hillel |
2 events,Parsha with Pammy
Thursday, September 24, 2026 Join Harvard Hillel’s Mashgicha Ruchanit (Orthodox spiritual advisor and educator) Pammy for a lively, low-key conversation about the week’s Torah portion—exploring what it has to say about our lives, questions, and the world today.
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Harvard Hillel Mishmar
Thursday, September 24, 2026 Thursday nights are for pre-Shabbat learning, lively conversation, and connecting with friends. Drop in for a short teaching from a student or rabbi, dive into a Jewish text or question, and ease into Shabbat together.
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Harvard Hillel |
1 event,Oyntology
Friday, September 25, 2026 Over breakfast, we’ll bring questions from our lives (interpersonal, spiritual, or intellectual) and think through them using Jewish and non-Jewish texts that offer multiple ways of considering what’s at stake.
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1 event,Bagel Brunch
Sunday, September 27, 2026 Start your week with Bagel Brunch at Harvard Hillel. We’ve got fresh bagels, schmear, and lox- plus a space to catch up with friends or meet new ones. Everyone’s welcome to stop by for good food and good company. Hope to see you there! Event Location
Harvard Hillel |
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1 event,Reflective Studio with David
Tuesday, September 29, 2026 What can making help us discover about ourselves—and about one another? Join Reform Rabbinic Advisor Rabbi David Mahfouda for a creative exploration of bravery, authenticity, and connection. Together, we’ll use explicitly Jewish frames—including beginning, repair, freedom, rest, praise, and listening—to explore how creative practice can help us move through the world with greater intention and openness. No artistic experience necessary. Just come ready to make, explore, and see what emerges. Event Location
Harvard Hillel |
2 events,Steak Break
Wednesday, September 30, 2026 Take a break from the academic grind for a great meal and even better conversation. Enjoy a premium kosher steak dinner cooked by Rabbi Yoni Ganger while exploring big questions about meaning, ethics, relationships, personal growth, and what makes for a life well lived. Good food, thoughtful conversation, and a chance to pause, reflect, and connect with other students.
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Harvard Hillel Jewish Learning Fellowship
Wednesday, September 30, 2026 The Fellowship is open to any Freshman who wants to learn in a welcoming community. No previous Jewish learning or religious practice is expected, and students of all political perspectives are welcome. Come with your questions. Learn with others. Build lasting friendships and a sense of belonging in a Jewish space. INFO: Questions? Email elisha@hillel.harvard.edu Event Location
Harvard Hillel |
2 events,Parsha with Pammy
Thursday, October 1, 2026 Join Harvard Hillel’s Mashgicha Ruchanit (Orthodox spiritual advisor and educator) Pammy for a lively, low-key conversation about the week’s Torah portion—exploring what it has to say about our lives, questions, and the world today.
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Harvard Hillel Mishmar
Thursday, October 1, 2026 Thursday nights are for pre-Shabbat learning, lively conversation, and connecting with friends. Drop in for a short teaching from a student or rabbi, dive into a Jewish text or question, and ease into Shabbat together.
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Harvard Hillel |
1 event,Oyntology
Friday, October 2, 2026 Over breakfast, we’ll bring questions from our lives (interpersonal, spiritual, or intellectual) and think through them using Jewish and non-Jewish texts that offer multiple ways of considering what’s at stake.
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