HLS Alum Bagel Brunch Reunion

HLS alumni are invited to join us for a Bagel Brunch and the chance to catch up with fellow graduates over bagels and lox.

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Bagel Brunch

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!

Shulchan Ivrit, Hebrew Table

A welcoming, low pressure space for practicing spoken Hebrew at all levels, grounded in conversation, shared meals, and meaningful community building.

Yom HaShoah Commemoration with Holocaust Survivor Bronia Brandman

Join Harvard Hillel and Harvard Chabad for an evening of remembrance in honor of Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day, as we welcome Holocaust survivor Bronia Brandman, who survived Auschwitz and will share her story with our community. Her testimony offers a powerful opportunity to bear witness, reflect, and ensure that memory is carried forward. This gathering is open to all students and community members.

My Friend Abe: A Holocaust Remembrance Gathering

Join us for a Yom HaShoah gathering with Steve Goldberg, an educator and lawyer who shares the story of his late friend Ape Piasek, a Holocaust survivor from Poland. Shortly before his death in 2020, Abe asked Steve to “keep telling my story.” To date, Steve has shared Abe’s story over 200 times.

Smoothies with Uzi

Meet 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

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.

Catholic and Jewish Perspectives on 60 Years Since Vatican II

Join the Presidential Initiative on Interfaith Engagement for a conversation on Catholic and Jewish perspectives 60 years after Vatican II. Featuring Pamela Brenner (Harvard PhD) and Jhozef Sheldia (Harvard MTS), this event will explore the historical and contemporary significance of Vatican II and its impact on Catholic-Jewish relations, offering space for learning, dialogue, and reflection across traditions. Part of Interfaith Across Harvard 2026, this lunchtime program is open to all.

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Shulchan Aravit, Arabic Table

An inclusive conversational environment open to all proficiency levels, offering opportunities to practice spoken Arabic through dialogue, food, and social connection.

Virtual Grad Hebrew Class

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.

Israeli & Jewish Community Lunches @ Longwood

Shulchan Ivrit, Hebrew Table

A welcoming, low pressure space for practicing spoken Hebrew at all levels, grounded in conversation, shared meals, and meaningful community building.