Welcome Week 2026

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

Orthodox Weekday Shacharis

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.

Hillel Open House

Stop by Harvard Hillel on Move-In Day for our Open House! Students, parents, and families are invited to meet Hillel staff and student leaders, explore the building, enjoy some snacks, and learn more about Jewish life at Harvard. Whether you’re new to Hillel or already part of the community, we’d love to welcome you!

JP Licks Ice Cream Social

Celebrate the start of the school year with ice cream sundae making! Meet other first-years and enjoy a sweet treat with a J.P. Licks Ice Cream Social at Harvard Hillel!

Orthodox Weekday Shacharis

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.

First-year Pop-Up Bagels Breakfast

Come enjoy Pop-Up Bagels at Harvard Hillel with your fellow first-years!

Lunch

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 this week’s menu!

Dinner

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 menu!

Taco Thursday

Orthodox Weekday Shacharis

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.

Student Board & Staff Coffee Pop-Up

Need a coffee fix? Swing by a coffee shop around campus throughout the week to chat with Harvard Hillel staff and student leaders over a cup of coffee. Whether you have questions, are looking to learn more about Hillel, or just want to hang out, we’d love to see you!

Lunch

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 this week’s menu!