Welcome Week 2026
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
This year’s Welcome Week runs Wednesday, August 26 through Wednesday, September 2, with something happening nearly every day at 52 Mt Auburn.
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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All Day
Orthodox Sunday Shacharis
Sunday, August 30, 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 Category: Minyanim
Event Location
Harvard Hillel
Bagel Brunch
Sunday, August 30, 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!
Event Location
Harvard Hillel
All Day
Welcome Week 2026
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
This year’s Welcome Week runs Wednesday, August 26 through Wednesday, September 2, with something happening nearly every day at 52 Mt Auburn.
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 Category: Minyanim
Event Location
Harvard Hillel
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!
All Day
Welcome Week 2026
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
This year’s Welcome Week runs Wednesday, August 26 through Wednesday, September 2, with something happening nearly every day at 52 Mt Auburn.
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
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
All Day
Welcome Week 2026
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
This year’s Welcome Week runs Wednesday, August 26 through Wednesday, September 2, with something happening nearly every day at 52 Mt Auburn.
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
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
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
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 Category: Minyanim
Event Location
Harvard Hillel
Orthodox Weekday Shacharis
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.
Event Location
Harvard Hillel
Student Org Fair
Orthodox Shabbat Services
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.
Event Location
Harvard Hillel
Shabbat Dinner
Friday, September 4, 2026
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Event Location
Harvard Hillel
Orthodox Shabbos Shacharis
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.
Event Location
Harvard Hillel
Week of Events
Welcome Week 2026
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
This year’s Welcome Week runs Wednesday, August 26 through Wednesday, September 2, with something happening nearly every day at 52 Mt Auburn.
Sunday, August 30, 2026
Orthodox Sunday Shacharis
Sunday, August 30, 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 Category: Minyanim
Event Location
Harvard Hillel
Bagel Brunch
Sunday, August 30, 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!
Event Location
Harvard Hillel
Monday, August 31, 2026
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 Category: Minyanim
Event Location
Harvard Hillel
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!
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
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
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
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
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
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
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
Thursday, September 3, 2026
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 Category: Minyanim
Event Location
Harvard Hillel
Friday, September 4, 2026
Orthodox Weekday Shacharis
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.
Event Location
Harvard Hillel
Student Org Fair
Orthodox Shabbat Services
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.
Event Location
Harvard Hillel
Shabbat Dinner
Friday, September 4, 2026
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Event Location
Harvard Hillel
Saturday, September 5, 2026
Orthodox Shabbos Shacharis
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.
Event Location
Harvard Hillel
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