Two New Torah Scrolls Are Dedicated at Tufts Hillel
The completion and dedication of a new Torah scroll is a rare occasion.
Explore Tufts University Hillel Foundation
Tufts Hillel is always here for you: not only for thoughtful and fun celebrations of Shabbat and holidays, but also as your guide to discover and express your Jewish self in ways that are meaningful, comfortable, and exciting for you.Undergraduate Enrollment
1,400 Jewish Students (19.8%*)
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
Bring your whole self We recognize that students come to Tufts with different backgrounds, traditions, and perspectives—from all over —to grow together in a supportive, accepting environment. Tufts Hillel invites you to bring your whole self to our inclusive community. However you practice Judaism, (or even if you don’t), whatever your worldview or politics, our arms are wide open. You can stop by Hillel for a meal, a party, or just to hang out, or you can participate more deeply. We meet you where you are. We’re here to help you have your best campus experience—and become the person you want to be.
- 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
Full Kosher dining plan available through university 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.
Options: University meal plan-no extra cost
Religious Services
Traditional Conservative, Reform and alternative services on Friday nights. Traditional Conservative Shabbat day services. The services are all run by students. 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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