We can't wait to celebrate together in-person!
For the safety of the Tufts community, this year our services and meals will only be available to current Tufts students. In addition, we will be requiring current Tufts students to register for services and meals through Eventbrite, using either the button below or links within the drop down menus.
Below, you will also find event descriptions and schedules for all our high holiday services and meals. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at hillel-center@tufts.edu.
See you soon!
For any service you wish to attend, please register via Eventbrite by September 6, 2021 and meet the requirements below:
Services options:
Sync & Charge: Immersive Service for Personal Growth
These traditional-egalitarian services will be led by Rabbi Naftali Brawer and will use the machzor (prayer book) “Lev Shalem.” Services will include:
See below for the traditional-egalitarian service schedule:
Date | Time | Service Name | Location |
Monday 9/6 | 7:00 pm ET | Traditional-egalitarian Erev Rosh Hashanah Service | Interfaith Center, 58 Winthrop St, Medford, MA 02155 |
Tuesday 9/7 | 10:00 am ET | Traditional-egalitarian Morning Rosh Hashanah Service | Interfaith Center, 58 Winthrop St, Medford, MA 02155 |
Tuesday 9/7 | 6:45 pm ET | Traditional-egalitarian Rosh Hashanah Service | Tufts Hillel, 220 Packard Avenue, Medford, MA 02155 |
Wednesday 9/8 | 10:00 am ET | Traditional-egalitarian Rosh Hashanah 2nd Day Service | Tufts Hillel, 220 Packard Avenue, Medford, MA 02155 |
Register for Rosh Hashanah services here.
Open Gates/Open Hearts: Song and Prayer for a More Just World
These reform-inspired services will be led by Emmanuel Cantor, Hebrew College rabbinic student, and Jolie Davidson, Tufts senior. Services will include:
See below for reform-inspired Rosh Hashanah service schedule:
Date | Time | Service | Location |
Monday 9/6 | 7:00 pm ET | Reform-inspired Erev Rosh Hashanah Service | Tufts Hillel, 220 Packard Avenue, Medford, MA 02155 |
Tuesday 9/7 | 10:00 am ET | Reform-inspired Morning Rosh Hashanah Services | Tufts Hillel, 220 Packard Avenue, Medford, MA 02155 |
All Rosh Hashanah meals you wish to order must be placed by September 1, 2021 via Eventbrite and will be available for in-person dining under the Tufts Hillel tent (exact pick-up time is listed in the table below). Student may also take their meals to-go if they prefer.
Our meals are priced at the following rates: Lunches = $18.00, Dinners = $25.00. To ensure most folks can enjoy our holiday meal offerings, we welcome students utilize our pay-what-you-can model ($1.00 minimum). At check-out, please consider covering the cost of those who cannot pay full price.
For each Rosh Hashanah meal you wish to order:
See our Rosh Hashanah meal options below:
Date | Time | Meal Name | Pick up Location |
Monday 9/6 | 8:00 pm ET | Rosh Hashanah Dinner: Meat Option | Tufts Hillel, 220 Packard Avenue, Medford, MA 02155 |
Monday 9/6 | 8:00 pm ET | Rosh Hashanah Dinner: Vegetarian Option | Tufts Hillel, 220 Packard Avenue, Medford, MA 02155 |
Tuesday 9/7 | 1:00 pm ET | Rosh Hashanah Lunch: Meat Option | Tufts Hillel, 220 Packard Avenue, Medford, MA 02155 |
Tuesday 9/7 | 1:00 pm ET | Rosh Hashanah Lunch: Vegetarian Option | Tufts Hillel, 220 Packard Avenue, Medford, MA 02155 |
Tuesday 9/7 | 7:30 pm ET | Rosh Hashanah Dinner: Meat Option | Tufts Hillel, 220 Packard Avenue, Medford, MA 02155 |
Tuesday 9/7 | 7:30 pm ET | Rosh Hashanah Dinner: Vegetarian Option | Tufts Hillel, 220 Packard Avenue, Medford, MA 02155 |
Wednesday 9/8 | 1:00 pm ET | Rosh Hashanah Lunch: Meat Option | Tufts Hillel, 220 Packard Avenue, Medford, MA 02155 |
Wednesday 9/8 | 1:00 pm ET | Rosh Hashanah Lunch: Vegetarian Option | Tufts Hillel, 220 Packard Avenue, Medford, MA 02155 |
For any service you wish to attend, please register by September 15, 2021 via Eventbrite and meet the requirements below:
Service Options:
Sync & Charge: Immersive Service for Personal Growth
These traditional-egalitarian services will be led by Rabbi Naftali Brawer and will use the machzor (prayer book) “Lev Shalem.” Services will include:
See below for our traditional-egalitarian Yom Kippur service schedule:
Date | Time | Service Name | Location |
Wednesday 9/15 | 6:40 pm ET | Traditional-egalitarian Kol Nidre Service | Interfaith Center, 58 Winthrop St, Medford, MA 02155 |
Thursday 9/16 | 10:00 am ET | Traditional-egalitarian Yom Kippur Morning Service | Interfaith Center, 58 Winthrop St, Medford, MA 02155 |
Thursday 9/16 | 5:30 pm ET | Traditional-egalitarian Mincha Service | Interfaith Center, 58 Winthrop St, Medford, MA 02155 |
Thursday 9/16 | 6:30 pm ET | Traditional-egalitarian Ne’ilah (concluding) Service | Interfaith Center, 58 Winthrop St, Medford, MA 02155 |
Open Gates/Open Hearts: Song and Prayer for a More Just World
These reform-inspired services will be led by Emmanuel Cantor (Hebrew College rabbinic student) and Jolie Davidson (Tufts senior). Services will include:
See below for our reform-inspired Yom Kippur service schedule:
Date | Time | Service Name | Location |
Wednesday 9/15 | 6:40 pm ET | Reform-inspired Kol Nidre Service | Tufts Hillel, 220 Packard Avenue, Medford, MA 02155 |
Thursday 9/16 | 10:00 am ET | Reform-inspired Yom Kippur Morning Service | Tufts Hillel, 220 Packard Avenue, Medford, MA 02155 |
Thursday 9/16 | 6:30 pm ET | Reform-inspired Ne’ilah (concluding) Service | Tufts Hillel, 220 Packard Avenue, Medford, MA 02155 |
All Yom Kippur meals you wish to order must be placed by September 8, 2021 via Eventbrite and will be available for in-person dining under the Tufts Hillel tent (exact pick-up time is listed in the table below). Student may also take their meals to-go if they prefer.
Our meals are priced at the following rates: Lunches = $18.00, Dinners = $25.00. To ensure most folks can enjoy our holiday meal offerings, we welcome students utilize our pay-what-you-can model ($1.00 minimum). At check-out, please consider covering the cost of those who cannot pay full price.
For each Yom Kippur meal you wish to order:
Meal schedule as follows:
Date | Time | Meal Name | Pick-up Location |
Wednesday 9/15 | 5:30 pm ET | Pre-fast Dinner: Meat Option | Tufts Hillel, 220 Packard Avenue, Medford, MA 02155 |
Wednesday 9/15 | 5:30 pm ET | Pre-fast Dinner: Vegetarian Option | Tufts Hillel, 220 Packard Avenue, Medford, MA 02155 |
Thursday 9/16 | 7:40 pm ET | Break-fast Dinner: Meat Option | Tufts Hillel, 220 Packard Avenue, Medford, MA 02155 |
Thursday 9/16 | 7:40 pm ET | Break-fast Dinner: Vegetarian Option | Tufts Hillel, 220 Packard Avenue, Medford, MA 02155 |