New York Alumni, Parents, and Friends: Celebrate Hanukkah with Harvard Hillel! Join Harvard Hillel alumni, parents, and friends to celebrate the second night of Hanukkah in New York on December 15. We'll light candles, eat latkes, and catch up with friends old and new. Whether you were at Hillel every week or just popped in...
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Washington, DC Hanukkah Party
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
D.C. Alumni, Parents, and Friends: Celebrate Hanukkah with Harvard Hillel!
Bring the warmth of Hanukkah into the heart of DC as Harvard Hillel alumni, parents, and friends gather for a festive evening on the third night of Hanukkah. Enjoy candle-lighting, classic holiday treats, and the chance to reconnect with the vibrant Harvard Jewish network that is in DC. Whether you were a Hillel regular or dropped by on special occasions, we’d love to gather with you for a warm and meaningful Hanukkah 2025 celebration.

D.C. Alumni, Parents, and Friends: Celebrate Hanukkah with Harvard Hillel! Bring the warmth of Hanukkah into the heart of DC as Harvard Hillel alumni, parents, and friends gather for a festive evening on the third night of Hanukkah. Enjoy candle-lighting, classic holiday treats, and the chance to reconnect with the vibrant Harvard Jewish network that...
Israeli & Jewish Community Lunches @ Longwood
Thursday, January 8, 2026
12:00 pm - 1:50 pm
Israeli & Jewish Community Lunches
Join us for weekly Israeli and Jewish community lunches in Longwood, open to students, trainees, faculty, and staff. Enjoy kosher food and connect with the broader Jewish community at Harvard’s medical campus. Harvard University ID required.
Event Location
Vanderbilt Hall: JB Martin Student Lounge
107 Avenue Louis Pasteur
Boston,
MA
02115
United States
| Vanderbilt Hall: JB Martin Student Lounge
Israeli & Jewish Community Lunches @ LongwoodIsraeli & Jewish Community Lunches Join us for weekly Israeli and Jewish community lunches in Longwood, open to students, trainees, faculty, and staff. Enjoy kosher food and connect with the...
Israeli & Jewish Community Lunches @ Longwood
Thursday, January 15, 2026
12:00 pm - 1:50 pm
Israeli & Jewish Community Lunches
Join us for weekly Israeli and Jewish community lunches in Longwood, open to students, trainees, faculty, and staff. Enjoy kosher food and connect with the broader Jewish community at Harvard’s medical campus. Harvard University ID required.
Event Location
Vanderbilt Hall: JB Martin Student Lounge
107 Avenue Louis Pasteur
Boston,
MA
02115
United States
| Vanderbilt Hall: JB Martin Student Lounge
Israeli & Jewish Community Lunches @ LongwoodIsraeli & Jewish Community Lunches Join us for weekly Israeli and Jewish community lunches in Longwood, open to students, trainees, faculty, and staff. Enjoy kosher food and connect with the...
Israeli & Jewish Community Lunches @ Longwood
Thursday, January 22, 2026
12:00 pm - 1:50 pm
Israeli & Jewish Community Lunches
Join us for weekly Israeli and Jewish community lunches in Longwood, open to students, trainees, faculty, and staff. Enjoy kosher food and connect with the broader Jewish community at Harvard’s medical campus. Harvard University ID required.
Event Location
Vanderbilt Hall: JB Martin Student Lounge
107 Avenue Louis Pasteur
Boston,
MA
02115
United States
| Vanderbilt Hall: JB Martin Student Lounge
Israeli & Jewish Community Lunches @ LongwoodIsraeli & Jewish Community Lunches Join us for weekly Israeli and Jewish community lunches in Longwood, open to students, trainees, faculty, and staff. Enjoy kosher food and connect with the...
First Day Back Breakfast
Monday, January 26, 2026
8:00 am - 10:00 am
Start your first day of class off right! Grab breakfast from Hillel on your way and fuel up for a great first day back.
Event Location
Harvard Hillel
| Harvard Hillel
Start your first day of class off right! Grab breakfast from Hillel on your way and fuel up for a great first day back.
Meet the new President and Vice President of Hillel Student Board!
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
9:30 am - 11:30 pm
Grab a coffee on Hillel and come hang out with Miriam, President, and Charlotte, Vice President. Say hi, share your ideas, and help shape what’s next for Hillel.
Event Location
Blue Bottle Coffee
| Blue Bottle Coffee
Grab a coffee on Hillel and come hang out with Miriam, President, and Charlotte, Vice President. Say hi, share your ideas, and help shape what’s next for Hillel.
Smoothies with Uzi
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Meet Uzi at Playa Bowls to connect with other students, hang out with Uzi, and enjoy a smoothie at Harvard Hillel.
Event Location
Playa Bowls
71 Mt Auburn St
Cambridge,
MA
02138
United States
| Playa Bowls
Smoothies with UziMeet Uzi at Playa Bowls to connect with other students, hang out with Uzi, and enjoy a smoothie at Harvard Hillel.
In Person Grad Hebrew Class
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Join our graduate student Hebrew classes designed for all levels, from absolute beginners to advanced speakers. Build your skills, practice conversation, and connect with other grad students in a welcoming, low-pressure environment. All levels are welcome — come learn at your pace.
Join our graduate student Hebrew classes designed for all levels, from absolute beginners to advanced speakers. Build your skills, practice conversation, and connect with other grad students in a welcoming,...
Virtual Grad Hebrew Class
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Join our graduate student Hebrew classes designed for all levels, from absolute beginners to advanced speakers. Build your skills, practice conversation, and connect with other grad students in a welcoming, low-pressure environment. All levels are welcome — come learn at your pace.
Join our graduate student Hebrew classes designed for all levels, from absolute beginners to advanced speakers. Build your skills, practice conversation, and connect with other grad students in a welcoming,...
Israeli & Jewish Community Lunches @ Longwood
Thursday, January 29, 2026
12:00 pm - 1:50 pm
Israeli & Jewish Community Lunches
Join us for weekly Israeli and Jewish community lunches in Longwood, open to students, trainees, faculty, and staff. Enjoy kosher food and connect with the broader Jewish community at Harvard’s medical campus. Harvard University ID required.
Event Location
Vanderbilt Hall: JB Martin Student Lounge
107 Avenue Louis Pasteur
Boston,
MA
02115
United States
| Vanderbilt Hall: JB Martin Student Lounge
Israeli & Jewish Community Lunches @ LongwoodIsraeli & Jewish Community Lunches Join us for weekly Israeli and Jewish community lunches in Longwood, open to students, trainees, faculty, and staff. Enjoy kosher food and connect with the...
Shulchan Ivrit, Hebrew Table
Thursday, January 29, 2026
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
A welcoming, low pressure space for practicing spoken Hebrew at all levels, grounded in conversation, shared meals, and meaningful community building.
Event Location
Harvard Hillel
| Harvard Hillel
Shulchan Ivrit Dinner SessionA welcoming, low pressure space for practicing spoken Hebrew at all levels, grounded in conversation, shared meals, and meaningful community building.
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