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...
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.
Reform Shabbat Services
Friday, February 27, 2026
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Join us for a warm, musical, and reflective start to Shabbat. Reform services blend traditional liturgy with contemporary melodies and English readings, creating space for meaningful prayer accessible to all—whether you grew up attending services or are exploring Jewish practice for the first time. Led by Reform Rabbinic Advisor Monica Steiner, our community welcomes Jews of all backgrounds. Come as you are.
Join us for a warm, musical, and reflective start to Shabbat. Reform services blend traditional liturgy with contemporary melodies and English readings, creating space for meaningful prayer accessible to all—whether you grew up attending services or are exploring Jewish practice for the first time. Led by Reform Rabbinic Advisor Monica Steiner, our community welcomes Jews...
SHEM Shabbat Services
Friday, February 27, 2026
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Join our Student Harvard Egal Minyan for Shabbat services on Friday evenings. Experience a participatory, egalitarian service where students lead prayers, read from the Torah, and create a meaningful Shabbat experience together. Whether you’re familiar with egalitarian practice or just exploring, come sing, pray, and welcome Shabbat with community.
Event Location
Harvard Hillel
| Harvard Hillel
SCM Shabbat ServicesJoin our Student Harvard Egal Minyan for Shabbat services on Friday evenings. Experience a participatory, egalitarian service where students lead prayers, read from the Torah, and create a meaningful Shabbat experience together. Whether you're familiar with egalitarian practice or just exploring, come sing, pray, and welcome Shabbat with community.
Shabbat Dinner & Symposium Series: Should There Be Red Lines in Our Pluralistic Societies?
Friday, February 27, 2026
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Join us for the first evening in our three-part Shabbat Dinner & Symposium Series, bringing together Jewish learning, real conversation, community, and excellent food around a Shabbat table at Lehrhaus.
Professor Jeannie Suk Gersen leads an exploration of Jewish peoplehood, pluralism, academic freedom, and the boundaries that sustain or strain shared moral frameworks.
Open to undergraduate students, grad students, and faculty.
Register today to secure your spot.

Event Location
Lehrhaus
425 Washington St
Somerville,
MA
02143
United States
| Lehrhaus
Join us for the first evening in our three-part Shabbat Dinner & Symposium Series, bringing together Jewish learning, real conversation, community, and excellent food around a Shabbat table at Lehrhaus. Professor Jeannie Suk Gersen leads an exploration of Jewish peoplehood, pluralism, academic freedom, and the boundaries that sustain or strain shared moral frameworks. Open to...
Shabbat Dinner
Friday, February 27, 2026
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Join us Friday evenings for Shabbat dinner, a cornerstone of our community. Share a delicious meal, welcome the Sabbath with song and blessings, and connect with fellow students in a warm, joyful atmosphere. Undergraduate students on the meal plan can swipe in (we’re happy to offer alternative access for Shabbat-observant students), and graduate students eat free. All are welcome at our Shabbat table – community members can purchase their meals in advance.
Event Location
Harvard Hillel
| Harvard Hillel
Shabbat DinnerJoin us Friday evenings for Shabbat dinner, a cornerstone of our community. Share a delicious meal, welcome the Sabbath with song and blessings, and connect with fellow students in a warm, joyful atmosphere. Undergraduate students on the meal plan can swipe in (we’re happy to offer alternative access for Shabbat-observant students), and graduate students eat...
Orthodox Shabbos Shacharis
Saturday, February 28, 2026
9:00 am - 12:00 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.
Event Location
Harvard Hillel
| Harvard Hillel
Orthodox Shabbos ShacharisJoin 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.
Worship and Study – Shabbat Services
Saturday, February 28, 2026
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Worship and Study is a welcoming, participatory congregation with a deep commitment to Jewish pluralism, egalitarianism, and freedom of inquiry.
Shabbat services include: spirited, musical davening (prayer) grounded in traditional liturgy; a lively, wide-ranging Torah discussion; and a convivial Kiddush. We rely on our members to lead us in prayer and teach us Torah, and we are always seeking new voices to uncover new facets of our tradition.
For more information, visit our website: worshipandstudy.org or follow us on Instagram @worshipandstudy
Event Location
Harvard Hillel
| Harvard Hillel
Worship and Study – Shabbat ServicesWorship and Study is a welcoming, participatory congregation with a deep commitment to Jewish pluralism, egalitarianism, and freedom of inquiry. Shabbat services include: spirited, musical davening (prayer) grounded in traditional liturgy; a lively, wide-ranging Torah discussion; and a convivial Kiddush. We rely on our members to lead us in prayer and teach us Torah, and...
Shabbat Lunch
Saturday, February 28, 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.
Event Location
Harvard Hillel
| Harvard Hillel
Shabbat LunchContinue 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...
Dinner
Saturday, February 28, 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 Sunday Shacharis
Sunday, March 1, 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.
Event Location
Harvard Hillel
| Harvard Hillel
Orthodox Sunday 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.
Purim Bagel Brunch
Sunday, March 1, 2026
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Celebrate Purim with a classic bagel brunch, make Mishloach Manot for friends, and enjoy festive treats!
Event Location
Harvard Hillel
| Harvard Hillel
Celebrate Purim with a classic bagel brunch, make Mishloach Manot for friends, and enjoy festive treats!
Lunch
Sunday, March 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.
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...
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