Two New Torah Scrolls Are Dedicated at Tufts Hillel
The completion and dedication of a new Torah scroll is a rare occasion.
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Tufts Hillel is the center for Jewish life on campus. We provide a supportive and nurturing environment for Jewish students to grow religiously, socially, ethically and, in community with other Jews, with respect for other faiths and a broad understanding of what it means to be Jewish. We provide many paths for students to explore, participate, and become leaders. Students can celebrate Shabbat and holidays, socialize at a Bagel Brunch or semi-formal, go to a Shir Appeal concert, study, attend speakers and programs to learn more about our historic connections to Israel, and/or participate in a social justice organization.Undergraduate Enrollment
1,176 Jewish Students (16.7%*)
7,061 Students
*Percent of population
7,061 Students
*Percent of population
Graduate Enrollment
0 Jewish Students (0%*)
6,473 Students
*Percent of population
6,473 Students
*Percent of population
Jewish Experience Through Hillel
- Served by Hillel Yes
- Religious Services Available Yes
- Hillel Rabbi/Senior Jewish Educator Yes
- Hillel Mental Health/Wellness Staff No
- Kosher Food Available Yes
- Birthright Israel Participation Yes
- Alt Break Participation No
- Israel Fellow No
- JLIC Educator No
Campus Climate for Jewish Students
- Hillel CCI Antisemitism Training Participant Yes
- Open Title VI Investigation No
- Anti-Israel Student Government or BDS Resolution Passed
Kosher Dining
Kosher kitchen and dining in the Granoff Family Hillel Center for Friday night dinner, Shabbat lunch, holiday meals and festive occasions. Pax et Lox Glatt Kosher Deli in the campus center, students, on meal plans, can use a meal swipe at Pax et Lox. Supervised Kosher food at Dewick-MacPhie Dining Center in progress.
Options: University meal plan-no extra cost
Religious Services
Egalitarian Conservative, Reform and alternative services on Friday nights. Occasional Egalitarian Conservative Shabbat morning service. The services are all run by students who have learned how to lead services and take on this role in the community. Tufts Medford Campus is surrounded by an Eruv that is inspected weekly.
Frequency: Friday and Saturday
Additional Campus Information
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- Jewish Studies Offered Yes
- Jewish Studies Major or Minor Minor, Major
- Study Abroad in Israel University approved programs, Accepts credit for Israel study abroad
- Private/Public Private
- Acceptance Rate 12%
- U.S. Region Northeast
- Commuter/Residential Residential
- Tuition In-State $71,982
- Tuition Out-of-State $71,982
- Out-of-State/Int’l 76% / 13%
- Greek Life Yes
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