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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
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!
Pesach at Harvard Hillel recreates the original spirit of the Exodus – a nation united around countless tables, each telling the story of freedom in their own way.
Dean Dunne’s Passover Seder
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
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!
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
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
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
| Harvard Hillel
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.
Community Passover Seder
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
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
| Harvard Hillel
Join Harvard Hillel for a large community seder that brings together students, faculty, and community members for a traditional and meaningful Passover experience.
Quad Seder
Thursday, April 2, 2026
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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 🙂
Event Location
Currier House
| Currier House
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
Cultural Rythms Food Festival
Friday, April 3, 2026
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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
7 Harvard Yard
Cambridge,
MA
02138
United States
| Grays Hall Courtyard
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!
Jeopardy and Matzah Pizza & Crack Making
Sunday, April 5, 2026
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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
| Harvard Hillel
Join us for a fun night of trivia and Passover treats! We'll be make matzah pizza and matzah crack- two Passover classics!
11th Monday Coffee
Monday, April 6, 2026
9:00 am - 10:00 am
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
| Harvard Hillel
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...
Shulchan Ivrit, Hebrew Table
Monday, April 6, 2026
12:00 pm - 1:00 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 Lunch SessionA welcoming, low pressure space for practicing spoken Hebrew at all levels, grounded in conversation, shared meals, and meaningful community building.
Prince of Egypt Watch Party
Monday, April 6, 2026
9:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Come watch a Passover classic- the Prince of Egypt! We’ll have Passover snacks to enjoy during the movie.
Event Location
Harvard Hillel
| Harvard Hillel
Come watch a Passover classic- the Prince of Egypt! We'll have Passover snacks to enjoy during the movie.
Fruit Study Break
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Take a break from studying and come to Rabb to see friends and have some fruit and other snacks!
Event Location
Harvard Hillel
| Harvard Hillel
Take a break from studying and come to Rabb to see friends and have some fruit and other snacks!
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