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Q:
How many Jewish students are there on campus?
A: There are approximately 1,200 Jewish students
at Tufts, about 25% of the undergraduate student population.
There are approximately 500 Jewish graduate students.
Q:What
kind of student programs and groups does Hillel sponsor at
Tufts?
A: Tufts Hillel has twenty committees
that make up the Student General Board of over 30 students,
coordinated with the Student
Executive Board. Together with staff, they plan programs,
events and holiday celebrations that reach the entire Tufts
Community. Students are encouraged to pursue their ideas,
take the initiative, as well as get involved with existing
projects and committees.
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Q: How
do students get involved with Hillel? Are there membership
fees?
A: Any student on campus can participate in
Hillel sponsored events. There are no membership fees and
students are encouraged to plan and/or attend as little or
as many programs and activities as they wish. If you have
an idea for a program or would like to find out about leadership
opportunities, please contact Lauren Estes, Assistant Director. Click here
for more information about how to get involved.
Q: Is
there kosher dining on campus?
A: Tufts offers a limited, but flexible hot kosher
meal program that is available to all students. Students both with and without meal plans
can enroll in the program and recieve hot kosher meals all
week long in either of our 2 dining halls or as take out.
The meals are being served at both Dewick and Carmichael Dining
hall and at Hodgdon Good To Go. In addition, all food served
at Hillel programs and events is kosher. Each Friday night
and Saturday afternoon, delicious kosher
meals are prepared in Hillel Center kitchens, which are
under the supervision of the Vaad Harabanim of Massachusetts.
Hillel and Tufts Dining Services are always open to exploring
options and accommodating special needs whenever possible.
Q: What
is Shabbat like at Tufts?
A: Every week, between 80 to 170 or more
students and Tufts community members join together at the
Granoff Family Hillel Center for student-led Reform and Conservative
Shabbat services followed by dinner. The Shabbat,
Reform and Conservative
Committees often plan special celebrations such as Literacy
Shabbat, Faculty Shabbat and Alumni Shabbat. Hillel also sponsors
Saturday Shabbat services followed by a free kiddush lunch.
Some students choose to come to services and meals. Others
may attend only services or only to join their friends for
a Shabbat meal. For a schedule of services or to make a reservation
for Friday night dinner (by Wednesday at 3:00 PM), please
visit our calendar of events.
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Q:
What are holiday observances and celebrations like at Tufts?
A:Tufts Hillel runs a full
program of services and meals for the High Holidays, Passover,
and other festivals and holidays. During Rosh Hashanah and
Yom Kippur, services are held for the Tufts community and
tickets are available for dinners and lunches, plus pre-fast
and break-fast dinners on Yom Kippur. During Passover, Hillel
hosts a variety of seders on the first and second nights,
and students may even purchase "Seder Kits to Go" for use
in their dorm, off-campus apartment, or fraternity/sorority.
Other holidays are celebrated with programs, services, and
dinners depending on where they fall during the academic calendar.
For more information, visit the Holidays
Committee page.
Q: Can
prospective students visit Tufts and stay overnight with a
Jewish student?
The best way to gain a sense of the Tufts
experience is to visit our scenic campus. The University
Office of Admissions can arrange for prospective students
to tour the campus, observe classes, and eat in the dining
halls. The office can also assist students with overnight
stays. Prospective students interested in Shabbat/holiday
hospitality should contact Tufts Hillel
and visit our calendar of events
for Hillel sponsored activities.
Q: Is
there a rabbi on campus?
A: Yes. Rabbi
Jeffrey Summit is the Executive Director of Tufts Hillel
and an Associate
Chaplain to the University. He is also an associate professor
in the Music Department
and the Department
of German, Russian & Asian Languages and Literature,
which hosts the Judaic Studies major.
Q: What
social justice opportunities does Hillel have?
A: Tufts Hillel is on the forefront of social
justice programming within the Tufts community. Designated
by Hillel International as a Tzedek Campus, Tufts Hillel in
partnership with Tufts University
College of Citizenship and Public Service, as well as
the Jewish Community
Relations Council of Greater Boston, is committed to conducting
engaging programs that make social justice and the teaching
of related Jewish texts and values a core component of Hillel's
mission on campus. Click here
for more information on social justice programming at Tufts
Hillel.
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Q: How
can I support Tufts Hillel?
Tufts Hillel relies on the generous support of its
donors to support our on-going programming and special initiatives.
Nearly 85% of Hillel's annual operating budget comes from
contributions from individual. Please click
here to learn more about giving opportunities to Tufts Hillel.
Q:
How is Hillel connected to the University community?
A: Tufts Hillel is a private not-for-profit organization
and is the center for Jewish campus life at Tufts. It is an
affiliate agency of Hillel
International. Tufts Hillel is integrated into the University
community through its dynamic programs, co-sponsored events,
and the involvement of active students in many other University
groups. The University is very supportive of Hillel and its
role on campus and works with Hillel to provide a welcoming
atmosphere for Jewish students, faculty, and families.
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