Join fellow grad students for sushi and drinks in the Hillel sukkah! Come hang out, meet new people, and enjoy a relaxed evening together. All Harvard grad students are welcome.
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.
Programs
Jewish Learning Fellowship
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
7:45 pm - 9:45 pm
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:
7:45-9:45pm Wednesdays, beginning September 9
DINNER served each session
Stipend of $300 paid to each Fellow who attends all sessions!
No meetings on Wednesday, October 7, November 4 and November 18
Questions? Email elisha@hillel.harvard.edu
Event Location
Harvard Hillel
| Harvard Hillel
Jewish Learning FellowshipThe 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...
Interfaith Lunch and Learn – Harvest Festival
Thursday, October 1, 2026
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Join us for an Interfaith Lunch & Learn in the Harvard Hillel sukkah! Come share a meal, connect across traditions, and celebrate the fall season. Please RSVP using this link
Event Location
Harvard Hillel
| Harvard Hillel
Join us for an Interfaith Lunch & Learn in the Harvard Hillel sukkah! Come share a meal, connect across traditions, and celebrate the fall season. Please RSVP using this link
Mishmar
Thursday, October 1, 2026
9:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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.
Event Location
Harvard Hillel
| Harvard Hillel
MishmarThursday 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,...
Sukkah Sleepover
Thursday, October 1, 2026
9:30 pm - 8:30 am
Join fellow students after Shabbat dinner in the sukkah for games and a full night of sleeping in the sukkah – air mattresses and custom blankets provided – byo sheets and pillows.
Join fellow students after Shabbat dinner in the sukkah for games and a full night of sleeping in the sukkah - air mattresses and custom blankets provided - byo sheets...
Oyntology
Friday, October 2, 2026
9:00 am - 10:00 am
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.
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.
Bagel Brunch
Sunday, October 4, 2026
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
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
| Harvard Hillel
Bagel BrunchStart 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...
Reflective Studio with David
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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
| Harvard Hillel
Reflective Studio with DavidWhat 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...
October 7 Memorial
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Three years have passed since October 7, 2023. We will come together as a community to remember the lives lost, to honor those who were taken hostage and those who did not return, and to support one another.
Event Location
Science Center Plaza
1 Oxford St
Cambridge,
MA
02138
United States
| Science Center Plaza
Three years have passed since October 7, 2023. We will come together as a community to remember the lives lost, to honor those who were taken hostage and those who...
Study Break & Bake: Cookie Decorating
Thursday, October 8, 2026
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Black and white cookie decorating at Hillel with Elle! Whether you want to be part of the baking process, come for a taste test, or just hang out, stop by for a little sweet treat!
Event Location
Harvard Hillel
| Harvard Hillel
Black and white cookie decorating at Hillel with Elle! Whether you want to be part of the baking process, come for a taste test, or just hang out, stop by...
Mishmar
Thursday, October 8, 2026
9:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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.
Event Location
Harvard Hillel
| Harvard Hillel
MishmarThursday 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,...
Oyntology
Friday, October 9, 2026
9:00 am - 10:00 am
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.
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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