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Thursday, September 3, 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.
Harvard Hillel
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,...
Friday, September 4, 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.
Harvard Hillel
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,...
Friday, September 4, 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.
Friday, September 4, 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.
Harvard Hillel
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. Check out...
Friday, September 4, 2026
6:40 pm - 7:40 pm
Join our Orthodox Student Minyan and Orthodox Minyan for Friday Mincha and Kabbalat Shabbat, a meaningful opportunity to pray and connect as Shabbat begins.
Harvard Hillel
Join our Orthodox Student Minyan and Orthodox Minyan for Friday Mincha and Kabbalat Shabbat, a meaningful opportunity to pray and connect as Shabbat begins.
Friday, September 4, 2026
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Harvard Hillel
Saturday, September 5, 2026
9:15 am - 12:15 pm
Join us for Orthodox Shabbat morning services. Shacharis on Shabbos is a time to pause, pray, and connect with community—complete with Torah reading and the unhurried rhythm of Shabbat. All are welcome, whether you’re a regular or just want to experience a Shabbat morning with us.
Harvard Hillel
Join us for Orthodox Shabbat morning services. Shacharis on Shabbos is a time to pause, pray, and connect with community—complete with Torah reading and the unhurried rhythm of Shabbat. All...
Saturday, September 5, 2026
11:30 am - 2:00 pm
Continue the Shabbat spirit on Saturday afternoon with a communal lunch following morning services. Enjoy good food and great conversation as we mark the day of rest together. Undergraduate students on the meal plan can swipe in, and graduate students eat free. Whether you join us for services or just for the meal, you’re always welcome – community members can
purchase Shabbat meals in advance.
Harvard Hillel
Continue the Shabbat spirit on Saturday afternoon with a communal lunch following morning services. Enjoy good food and great conversation as we mark the day of rest together. Undergraduate students on the meal plan can swipe in, and graduate students eat free. Whether you join us for services or just for the meal, you're always...
Saturday, September 5, 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.
Harvard Hillel
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. Check out this week’s...
Saturday, September 5, 2026
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Spend Shabbat afternoon learning together over Seudah Shlishit with Ezra Klausner, our Orthodox Rabbinic Intern. Come for good food, good conversation, and a chance to dive into Jewish texts and ideas in a relaxed Shabbat setting.
Spend Shabbat afternoon learning together over Seudah Shlishit with Ezra Klausner, our Orthodox Rabbinic Intern. Come for good food, good conversation, and a chance to dive into Jewish texts and...
Sunday, September 6, 2026
8:30 am - 9:30 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.
Harvard Hillel
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,...
Sunday, September 6, 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!
Harvard Hillel
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...
Sunday, September 6, 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.
Harvard Hillel
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...
Sunday, September 6, 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.
Harvard Hillel
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...
Monday, September 7, 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.
Harvard Hillel
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,...
Monday, September 7, 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.
Harvard Hillel
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...
Monday, September 7, 2026
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Shana Tova! Celebrate Rosh Hashanah with Harvard Hillel for an afternoon of apple picking, good company, and a sweet start to the new year.
Shana Tova! Celebrate Rosh Hashanah with Harvard Hillel for an afternoon of apple picking, good company, and a sweet start to the new year.
Monday, September 7, 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.
Harvard Hillel
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...
Tuesday, September 8, 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.
Harvard Hillel
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,...
Tuesday, September 8, 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.
Harvard Hillel
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...
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Shulchan Ivrit is a casual weekly gathering where students can come together over lunch to speak Hebrew, practice their language skills, and connect with others.
Harvard Hillel
Shulchan Ivrit is a casual weekly gathering where students can come together over lunch to speak Hebrew, practice their language skills, and connect with others.
Tuesday, September 8, 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.
Harvard Hillel
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...
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Join HJAA, Harvard Hillel, and Harvard Chabad to prepare for the new year with an evening of learning and reflection
Join HJAA, Harvard Hillel, and Harvard Chabad to prepare for the new year with an evening of learning and reflection Register Here
Wednesday, September 9, 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.
Harvard Hillel
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,...
Wednesday, September 9, 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.
Harvard Hillel
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...
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Stop by the Harvard Hillel table outside of Zimmer Hall! Meet Hillel staff, learn more about Jewish life on campus, get all the details on High Holiday services and meals, and grab some Hillel swag while you’re there.
Stop by the Harvard Hillel table outside of Zimmer Hall! Meet Hillel staff, learn more about Jewish life on campus, get all the details on High Holiday services and meals,...
Wednesday, September 9, 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.
Harvard Hillel
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...
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
5:15 pm - 6:15 pm
Take a break from the academic grind for a great meal and even better conversation. Enjoy a premium kosher steak dinner cooked by Rabbi Yoni Ganger while exploring big questions about meaning, ethics, relationships, personal growth, and what makes for a life well lived. Good food, thoughtful conversation, and a chance to pause, reflect, and connect with other students.
Harvard Hillel
Take a break from the academic grind for a great meal and even better conversation. Enjoy a premium kosher steak dinner cooked by Rabbi Yoni Ganger while exploring big questions...
Wednesday, September 9, 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!
Questions? Email elisha@hillel.harvard.edu
Harvard Hillel
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...
Thursday, September 10, 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.
Harvard Hillel
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,...
Thursday, September 10, 2026
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Join Harvard Hillel’s Mashgicha Ruchanit (Orthodox spiritual advisor and educator) Pammy for a lively, low-key conversation about the week’s Torah portion—exploring what it has to say about our lives, questions, and the world today.
Harvard Hillel
Join Harvard Hillel's Mashgicha Ruchanit (Orthodox spiritual advisor and educator) Pammy for a lively, low-key conversation about the week’s Torah portion—exploring what it has to say about our lives, questions,...
Thursday, September 10, 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.
Harvard Hillel
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...
Thursday, September 10, 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.
Harvard Hillel
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...
Thursday, September 10, 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.
Harvard Hillel
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,...
Friday, September 11, 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.
Harvard Hillel
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,...
Friday, September 11, 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.
Friday, September 11, 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.
Harvard Hillel
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...
Friday, September 11, 2026
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Harvard Hillel’s Reform Minyan welcomes Rosh HaShanah 5787 with evening services in Memorial Church, in the middle of Harvard Yard. Services begin at 6:00 pm and conclude by 7:30 pm.
Current Harvard students are admitted to all services free of charge. Everyone else is asked to register in advance, and nobody is turned away for financial reasons.
High Holiday information and tickets:
Current Students Alumni, Parents, Community
Memorial Church
1 Harvard Yard
Cambridge,
MA
02138
United States
Harvard Hillel's Reform Minyan welcomes Rosh HaShanah 5787 with evening services in Memorial Church, in the middle of Harvard Yard. Services begin at 6:00 pm and conclude by 7:30 pm....
Friday, September 11, 2026
6:15 pm - 7:45 pm
SHEM (the Student Harvard Egalitarian Minyan) opens Rosh HaShanah 5787 with evening services in Smith Hall at Harvard Hillel. Services begin at 6:15 pm.
Current Harvard students are admitted to all services free of charge. Everyone else is asked to register in advance, and nobody is turned away for financial reasons.
High Holiday information and tickets:
Current Students Alumni, Parents, Community
Harvard Hillel
SHEM (the Student Harvard Egalitarian Minyan) opens Rosh HaShanah 5787 with evening services in Smith Hall at Harvard Hillel. Services begin at 6:15 pm. Current Harvard students are admitted to...
Friday, September 11, 2026
6:20 pm - 7:40 pm
The Orthodox Minyan begins Rosh HaShanah 5787 with evening services in Beren Hall at Harvard Hillel, starting at 6:20 pm.
Current Harvard students are admitted to all services free of charge. Everyone else is asked to register in advance, and nobody is turned away for financial reasons.
High Holiday information and tickets:
Current Students Alumni, Parents, Community
Harvard Hillel
The Orthodox Minyan begins Rosh HaShanah 5787 with evening services in Beren Hall at Harvard Hillel, starting at 6:20 pm. Current Harvard students are admitted to all services free of...
Friday, September 11, 2026
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
The Worship & Study Minyan welcomes Rosh HaShanah 5787 at First Church Cambridge, a short walk from Harvard Yard. Services begin at 6:30 pm.
Current Harvard students are admitted to all services free of charge. Everyone else is asked to register in advance, and nobody is turned away for financial reasons.
High Holiday information and tickets:
Current Students Alumni, Parents, Community
First Church Cambridge
11 Garden Street
Cambridge,
MA
02138
United States
The Worship & Study Minyan welcomes Rosh HaShanah 5787 at First Church Cambridge, a short walk from Harvard Yard. Services begin at 6:30 pm. Current Harvard students are admitted to...
Friday, September 11, 2026
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Celebrate Rosh Hashanah with Harvard Hillel! Join us for a festive holiday dinner with delicious food, good company, and plenty of sweetness as we welcome the new year together. Whether it’s your first Rosh Hashanah at Harvard or one of many, we can’t wait to celebrate 5787 with you. Shana Tova!
Harvard Hillel
Celebrate Rosh Hashanah with Harvard Hillel! Join us for a festive holiday dinner with delicious food, good company, and plenty of sweetness as we welcome the new year together. Whether...