This year’s Welcome Week runs Wednesday, August 26 through Wednesday, September 2, with something happening nearly every day at 52 Mt Auburn. Check out our complete schedule
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.
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Orthodox Weekday Shacharis
Monday, August 31, 2026
7:15 am - 8:00 am
Start your day with Orthodox weekday morning services. Join us for Shacharis each weekday morning to connect with tradition, community, and prayer before diving into your day. All are welcome, whether you’re looking for a daily minyan or just want to pop in.
Event Location
Harvard Hillel
| Harvard Hillel
Orthodox Weekday ShacharisStart your day with Orthodox weekday morning services. Join us for Shacharis each weekday morning to connect with tradition, community, and prayer before diving into your day. All are welcome, whether you're looking for a daily minyan or just want to pop in.
Elle & Michal Coffee Pop-Up
Monday, August 31, 2026
9:30 am - 11:30 am
Come meet Elle & Michal from Harvard Hillel over a cup of coffee. We’d love to get to know you!
Come meet Elle & Michal from Harvard Hillel over a cup of coffee. We'd love to get to know you!
Lunch
Monday, August 31, 2026
11:30 am - 2:00 pm
Join us for lunch Sunday through Friday at Harvard Hillel! Undergraduate students on the meal plan can swipe in; graduate students and community members are welcome to purchase meals. It’s a great way to grab a bite, catch up with friends, and take a break from your day in a welcoming space.
Event Location
Harvard Hillel
| Harvard Hillel
LunchJoin us for lunch Sunday through Friday at Harvard Hillel! Undergraduate students on the meal plan can swipe in; graduate students and community members are welcome to purchase meals. It's a great way to grab a bite, catch up with friends, and take a break from your day in a welcoming space. Check out...
Dinner
Monday, August 31, 2026
5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Join us for dinner Saturday through Thursday at Harvard Hillel! Undergraduate students on the meal plan can swipe in; graduate students and community members are welcome to purchase meals. On Wednesdays, graduate students can enjoy Cheap Eats—a full dinner for just $5. Come for the food, stay for the community.
Event Location
Harvard Hillel
| Harvard Hillel
DinnerJoin us for dinner Saturday through Thursday at Harvard Hillel! Undergraduate students on the meal plan can swipe in; graduate students and community members are welcome to purchase meals. On Wednesdays, graduate students can enjoy Cheap Eats—a full dinner for just $5. Come for the food, stay for the community. Check out this week’s...
Orthodox Weekday Shacharis
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
7:25 am - 8:00 am
Start your day with Orthodox weekday morning services. Join us for Shacharis each weekday morning to connect with tradition, community, and prayer before diving into your day. All are welcome, whether you’re looking for a daily minyan or just want to pop in.
Event Location
Harvard Hillel
| Harvard Hillel
Orthodox Weekday ShacharisStart your day with Orthodox weekday morning services. Join us for Shacharis each weekday morning to connect with tradition, community, and prayer before diving into your day. All are welcome, whether you're looking for a daily minyan or just want to pop in.
Lunch
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
11:30 am - 2:00 pm
Join us for lunch Sunday through Friday at Harvard Hillel! Undergraduate students on the meal plan can swipe in; graduate students and community members are welcome to purchase meals. It’s a great way to grab a bite, catch up with friends, and take a break from your day in a welcoming space.
Event Location
Harvard Hillel
| Harvard Hillel
LunchJoin us for lunch Sunday through Friday at Harvard Hillel! Undergraduate students on the meal plan can swipe in; graduate students and community members are welcome to purchase meals. It's a great way to grab a bite, catch up with friends, and take a break from your day in a welcoming space. Check out...
Dinner
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Join us for dinner Saturday through Thursday at Harvard Hillel! Undergraduate students on the meal plan can swipe in; graduate students and community members are welcome to purchase meals. On Wednesdays, graduate students can enjoy Cheap Eats—a full dinner for just $5. Come for the food, stay for the community.
Event Location
Harvard Hillel
| Harvard Hillel
DinnerJoin us for dinner Saturday through Thursday at Harvard Hillel! Undergraduate students on the meal plan can swipe in; graduate students and community members are welcome to purchase meals. On Wednesdays, graduate students can enjoy Cheap Eats—a full dinner for just $5. Come for the food, stay for the community. Check out this week’s...
Grad Student Happy Hour
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Kick off the school year with Jewish graduate students from across Harvard! Join Harvard Hillel on Felipe’s rooftop for drinks, snacks, and a chance to meet new people, catch up with friends, and connect with the grad Jewish community.
Event Location
Felipe’s Taqueria
21 Brattle St
Cambridge,
MA
02138
United States
| Felipe's Taqueria
Kick off the school year with Jewish graduate students from across Harvard! Join Harvard Hillel on Felipe’s rooftop for drinks, snacks, and a chance to meet new people, catch up with friends, and connect with the grad Jewish community.
Orthodox Weekday Shacharis
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
7:25 am - 8:00 am
Start your day with Orthodox weekday morning services. Join us for Shacharis each weekday morning to connect with tradition, community, and prayer before diving into your day. All are welcome, whether you’re looking for a daily minyan or just want to pop in.
Event Location
Harvard Hillel
| Harvard Hillel
Orthodox Weekday ShacharisStart your day with Orthodox weekday morning services. Join us for Shacharis each weekday morning to connect with tradition, community, and prayer before diving into your day. All are welcome, whether you're looking for a daily minyan or just want to pop in.
FDOC Grab & Go Breakfast
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
8:30 am - 10:30 am
Celebrate the first day of classes with a refreshing grab-and-go breakfast at Harvard Hillel! Whether you have time to sit and chat or just need a quick bite before class, stop by and grab some Playa Bowls!
Event Location
Harvard Hillel
| Harvard Hillel
Celebrate the first day of classes with a refreshing grab-and-go breakfast at Harvard Hillel! Whether you have time to sit and chat or just need a quick bite before class, stop by and grab some Playa Bowls!
Lunch
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
11:30 am - 2:00 pm
Join us for lunch Sunday through Friday at Harvard Hillel! Undergraduate students on the meal plan can swipe in; graduate students and community members are welcome to purchase meals. It’s a great way to grab a bite, catch up with friends, and take a break from your day in a welcoming space.
Event Location
Harvard Hillel
| Harvard Hillel
LunchJoin us for lunch Sunday through Friday at Harvard Hillel! Undergraduate students on the meal plan can swipe in; graduate students and community members are welcome to purchase meals. It's a great way to grab a bite, catch up with friends, and take a break from your day in a welcoming space. Check out...
Dinner
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Join us for dinner Saturday through Thursday at Harvard Hillel! Undergraduate students on the meal plan can swipe in; graduate students and community members are welcome to purchase meals. On Wednesdays, graduate students can enjoy Cheap Eats—a full dinner for just $5. Come for the food, stay for the community.
Event Location
Harvard Hillel
| Harvard Hillel
DinnerJoin us for dinner Saturday through Thursday at Harvard Hillel! Undergraduate students on the meal plan can swipe in; graduate students and community members are welcome to purchase meals. On Wednesdays, graduate students can enjoy Cheap Eats—a full dinner for just $5. Come for the food, stay for the community. Check out this week’s...
Welcome Week Kickoff Party
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Kick off the semester with Harvard Hillel! Join us in the courtyard for a night of great food, music, games, and more. Come enjoy hibachi, meet new people, and hang out with friends!
Event Location
Harvard Hillel
| Harvard Hillel
Kick off the semester with Harvard Hillel! Join us in the courtyard for a night of great food, music, games, and more. Come enjoy hibachi, meet new people, and hang out with friends!
Orthodox Weekday Shacharis
Thursday, September 3, 2026
7:15 am - 8:00 am
Start your day with Orthodox weekday morning services. Join us for Shacharis each weekday morning to connect with tradition, community, and prayer before diving into your day. All are welcome, whether you’re looking for a daily minyan or just want to pop in.
Event Location
Harvard Hillel
| Harvard Hillel
Orthodox Weekday ShacharisStart your day with Orthodox weekday morning services. Join us for Shacharis each weekday morning to connect with tradition, community, and prayer before diving into your day. All are welcome, whether you're looking for a daily minyan or just want to pop in.
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