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1 event,Bagel Brunch
Sunday, March 29, 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,Shulchan Ivrit, Hebrew Table
Monday, March 30, 2026 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 |
2 events,Smoothies with Uzi
Tuesday, March 31, 2026 Meet Uzi at Playa Bowls to connect with other students, hang out with Uzi, and enjoy a smoothie at Harvard Hillel.
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Playa Bowls In Person Grad Hebrew Class
Tuesday, March 31, 2026 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.
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4 events,Passover 2026
Wednesday, April 1, 2026 The Main Seder: We host a large community seder that brings together students, faculty, and community members for a traditional and meaningful Passover experience. Graduate Student Seder: Our graduate student community has their own dedicated seder, creating an intimate space for graduate students to connect with the Passover story and with each other. Seders Across Campus: Beyond our main celebrations, we help students organize their own seders in houses, dorms, and other spaces around campus. Whether you want to host a traditional seder or create something more personal and intimate, we provide resources and support to make it happen. Quad Seder: Join us for a second night seder in the Q! U! A! D! Everyone is welcome! Jews, non-Jews, and everyone in between! The seder will begin at 6pm on Thursday, April 2nd. Theme of the Year: Conspiracy Theories! All the other fun details are forthcoming 🙂 RSVP here Seder at Dean Dunne’s House: If you’re an undergrad who would like the chance to join a limited number of other students at Dean Dunne’s house for a Night 1 seder, please RSVP here – limited spots available! Dean Dunne’s Passover Seder
Wednesday, April 1, 2026 If you’re an undergrad who would like the chance to join a limited number of other students at Dean Dunne’s house for a Night 1 seder, please RSVP here – limited spots available! Grad Student Passover Seder
Wednesday, April 1, 2026 Harvard Hillel’s graduate student community has their own dedicated seder, creating an intimate space for graduate students to connect with the Passover story and with each other. Event Location
Harvard Hillel Community Passover Seder
Wednesday, April 1, 2026 Join Harvard Hillel for a large community seder that brings together students, faculty, and community members for a traditional and meaningful Passover experience. Event Location
Harvard Hillel |
2 events,Quad Seder
Thursday, April 2, 2026 Join us for a second night seder in the Q! U! A! D! Everyone is welcome! Jews, non-Jews, and everyone in between! The seder will begin at 6pm on Thursday, April 2nd. Theme of the Year: Conspiracy Theories! All the other fun details are forthcoming 🙂
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Currier House |
2 events,Cultural Rythms Food Festival
Friday, April 3, 2026 The Harvard Foundation invites you to savor global flavors provided by 26 Harvard College cultural student organizations while supplies last. Be sure to stop by Hillel’s kosher for Passover table! Event Location
Grays Hall Courtyard |
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2 events,Passover 2026
Wednesday, April 1, 2026 The Main Seder: We host a large community seder that brings together students, faculty, and community members for a traditional and meaningful Passover experience. Graduate Student Seder: Our graduate student community has their own dedicated seder, creating an intimate space for graduate students to connect with the Passover story and with each other. Seders Across Campus: Beyond our main celebrations, we help students organize their own seders in houses, dorms, and other spaces around campus. Whether you want to host a traditional seder or create something more personal and intimate, we provide resources and support to make it happen. Quad Seder: Join us for a second night seder in the Q! U! A! D! Everyone is welcome! Jews, non-Jews, and everyone in between! The seder will begin at 6pm on Thursday, April 2nd. Theme of the Year: Conspiracy Theories! All the other fun details are forthcoming 🙂 RSVP here Seder at Dean Dunne’s House: If you’re an undergrad who would like the chance to join a limited number of other students at Dean Dunne’s house for a Night 1 seder, please RSVP here – limited spots available! Jeopardy and Matzah Pizza & Crack Making
Sunday, April 5, 2026 Join us for a fun night of trivia and Passover treats! We’ll be make matzah pizza and matzah crack- two Passover classics! Event Location
Harvard Hillel |
4 events,11th Monday Coffee
Monday, April 6, 2026 Swing by Hillel for coffee and something sweet as you head into the final stretch of the semester. See your friends and start your day at Hillel (and don’t forget it’s the last day you can withdraw from a Spring course)! Event Location
Harvard Hillel Shulchan Ivrit, Hebrew Table
Monday, April 6, 2026 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 Prince of Egypt Watch Party
Monday, April 6, 2026 Come watch a Passover classic- the Prince of Egypt! We’ll have Passover snacks to enjoy during the movie. Event Location
Harvard Hillel |
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2 events,Fruit Study Break
Wednesday, April 8, 2026 Take a break from studying and come to Rabb to see friends and have some fruit and other snacks! Event Location
Harvard Hillel |
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1 event,Oyntology
Friday, April 10, 2026 Over noshes, 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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Harvard Hillel |
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2 events,HLS Alum Bagel Brunch Reunion
Sunday, April 12, 2026 HLS alumni are invited to join us for a Bagel Brunch and the chance to catch up with fellow graduates over bagels and lox. Event Location
Harvard Hillel Bagel Brunch
Sunday, April 12, 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,Shulchan Ivrit, Hebrew Table
Monday, April 13, 2026 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 Yom HaShoah Commemoration with Holocaust Survivor Bronia Brandman
Monday, April 13, 2026 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. Event Location
Harvard Hillel |
3 events,My Friend Abe: A Holocaust Remembrance Gathering
Tuesday, April 14, 2026 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.
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Smoothies with Uzi
Tuesday, April 14, 2026 Meet Uzi at Playa Bowls to connect with other students, hang out with Uzi, and enjoy a smoothie at Harvard Hillel.
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Playa Bowls In Person Grad Hebrew Class
Tuesday, April 14, 2026 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.
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3 events,Catholic and Jewish Perspectives on 60 Years Since Vatican II
Wednesday, April 15, 2026 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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Swartz Hall Shulchan Aravit, Arabic Table
Wednesday, April 15, 2026 An inclusive conversational environment open to all proficiency levels, offering opportunities to practice spoken Arabic through dialogue, food, and social connection. Event Location
Harvard Hillel Virtual Grad Hebrew Class
Wednesday, April 15, 2026 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.
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3 events,Israeli & Jewish Community Lunches @ Longwood
Thursday, April 16, 2026 Israeli & Jewish Community LunchesJoin 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 Shulchan Ivrit, Hebrew Table
Thursday, April 16, 2026 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 Song Team with Rabbi Yosef Goldman (open to all)
Thursday, April 16, 2026 Join us to learn new melodies that Rabbi Goldman will introduce during his Kabbalat Shabbat and to gain new tools for effective leadership from the congregation. Event Location
Harvard Hillel |
4 events,Oyntology
Friday, April 17, 2026 Over noshes, 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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Harvard Hillel Doing More with Less – Perspectives on the Israeli Public Health System
Friday, April 17, 2026 Through a series of brief, high-impact talks, Harvard-affiliated Israeli physicians and policymakers will explore how the Israeli healthcare system achieves world-class outcomes through innovation, equity, and resource optimization.
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Kresge Building | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health Interfaith Shabbat Dinner
Friday, April 17, 2026 Join us for an Interfaith Shabbat Dinner at Harvard Hillel, a student-led gathering in partnership with the Presidential Initiative on Interfaith Engagement that brings together members of the Harvard community across religious and cultural backgrounds for a warm, welcoming Shabbat experience centered on community, connection, and meaningful conversation.
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Harvard Hillel Tisch with Rabbi Yosef Goldman
Friday, April 17, 2026 Join us for a tisch with Rabbi Yosef Goldman. Snacks will be provided. Enjoy communal song and storytelling. Come with a song or Jewish story to share or come ready to listen and learn. Event Location
Holden Chapel |
2 events,Sushi and Shiur with Rabbi Yosef Goldman
Saturday, April 18, 2026 Join Rabbi Yosef Goldman for Sushi and Shiur. Event Location
Harvard Hillel Savoring the Sweetness: Musical Havdallah and Dessert
Saturday, April 18, 2026 Join Rabbi Yosef Goldman and Marni Loffman for an acappella musical Havdalah followed by song. Desserts and light snacks will be provided. Tickets are free for Harvard affiliates and cost $15 for non-affiliates.
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Lehrhaus |
1 event,Bagel Brunch
Sunday, April 19, 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,Shulchan Ivrit, Hebrew Table
Monday, April 20, 2026 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 |
2 events,Smoothies with Uzi
Tuesday, April 21, 2026 Meet Uzi at Playa Bowls to connect with other students, hang out with Uzi, and enjoy a smoothie at Harvard Hillel.
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Playa Bowls Yom HaZikaron Commemoration
Tuesday, April 21, 2026 Join us for a Yom Hazikaron program in partnership with Harvard Chabad, as we come together to mark Israel’s Memorial Day. This gathering will create space to hear firsthand stories of loss, remembrance, and resilience from members of our community, and to reflect together on what it means to remember in this moment. Event Location
Harvard Hillel |
1 event,Yom Ha’atzmaut BBQ
Wednesday, April 22, 2026 Celebrate Yom Ha’atzmaut with Harvard Hillel and Harvard Chabad at our BBQ, an evening of food, music, and festive fun. Join us for great BBQ from The Wandering Que food truck, along with cotton candy, popcorn, a slushi machine, s’mores, carnival games, and a DJ. Come hang out, celebrate Israeli independence with friends and the broader Harvard community. Open to all Harvard affiliates. Event Location
Harvard Chabad |
2 events,Israeli & Jewish Community Lunches @ Longwood
Thursday, April 23, 2026 Israeli & Jewish Community LunchesJoin 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 Shulchan Ivrit, Hebrew Table
Thursday, April 23, 2026 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 |
2 events,Oyntology
Friday, April 24, 2026 Over noshes, 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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Harvard Hillel Shabbat Dinner & Symposium Series: Pessimism & Hope — How Do We Sustain Meaning?
Friday, April 24, 2026 We’re excited to host the final of our three-part Shabbat Dinner & Symposium Series on Friday, April 24th. This will be the culmination of our intimate evenings that bring together conversation, community, and excellent food. Around a Shabbat table, we’re centering a big question that feels both urgent and enduring: Pessimism & Hope — How Do We Sustain Meaning? With Professor Rebecca Goldstein. The conversation will revolve around meaning, resilience, and the human need to matter in fractured times. The dinners are open to students and faculty, and have combined the warmth of a shared meal with the curiosity of a seminar and the depth of Jewish text study. Participants from the first two have left the evening feeling part of a vibrant Jewish community that is intellectually alive and spiritually grounded. Open to undergraduate students, grad students, and faculty. Register today to secure your spot.
Register today to secure your spot.
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1 event,Bagel Brunch
Sunday, April 26, 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,Shulchan Ivrit, Hebrew Table
Monday, April 27, 2026 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 |
2 events,Smoothies with Uzi
Tuesday, April 28, 2026 Meet Uzi at Playa Bowls to connect with other students, hang out with Uzi, and enjoy a smoothie at Harvard Hillel.
Event Category: Programs
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Playa Bowls In Person Grad Hebrew Class
Tuesday, April 28, 2026 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.
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2 events,Shulchan Aravit, Arabic Table
Wednesday, April 29, 2026 An inclusive conversational environment open to all proficiency levels, offering opportunities to practice spoken Arabic through dialogue, food, and social connection. Event Location
Harvard Hillel Virtual Grad Hebrew Class
Wednesday, April 29, 2026 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.
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2 events,Israeli & Jewish Community Lunches @ Longwood
Thursday, April 30, 2026 Israeli & Jewish Community LunchesJoin 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 Shulchan Ivrit, Hebrew Table
Thursday, April 30, 2026 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 |
1 event,Oyntology
Friday, May 1, 2026 Over noshes, 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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Harvard Hillel |
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