It's a crime not to give a dime--help the poor in no time. Stop by our table in the campus center to buy delicious hamentaschen and celebrate Purim. All proceeds go to Meir Panim, a soup kitchen in Jerusalem.

Jews and Booze

Wednesday, March 3^rd
11:50am
Hillel

Have you ever wondered why Jewish holiday traditions typically include alcohol? Join us for Jews and Booze, a fun and yummy lunch filled with great discussion and even better drinks! Come for the free lunch, and stay to learn that there's more to drinking than you ever realized. .

Guilty Pleasures: Chai Week's Jazz and Fondue

Wednesday, March 3^rd
8pm
Hotung

Indulge your sweet tooth with some warm, melty chocolate. Savor the sweet sounds of some incredible live jazz. Take a break from the stress of the week to enjoy some guilty pleasures at Jazz and Fondue. This is one time where it's good to be bad.

One Arab. One Jew. One Stage. Two Very Funny Guys.

Thursday, March 4^th
9pm
Cabot Auditorium

Ahmed Ahmed and Rabbi Bob Alper step on stage at Tufts to deliver some much needed comic relief. Egyptian-born, California-raised Ahmed Ahmed has been seen on The View, Comedy Central, MTV's Punk'd and headlines at comedy clubs across the country. Rabbi Alper, "the world's only practicing clergyman doing stand-up comedy...intentionally," has been on Showtime and Good Morning America. This show is like nothing you've ever seen before.

Faculty Shabbat

Friday, March 5^th
6pm
Bring your professors to celebrate Shabbat. RSVP by Wednesday, March 3

Purim Party!

Saturday, March 6^th
8pm
Hillel

Come join hundreds of students celebrate the holiday while watching skits and readings. Also, come eat Hamentaschen and drink wine!

Half Baked

Monday, March 8^th
8pm
Hillel

Come bake hamentaschen to celebrate Purim.

Ahuva Gray: From Ministry to Moses

Wednesday, March 10^th
7pm
Pearson 104

Ahuva Gray, an African American former minister, embarked on a spiritual journey that culminated in her becoming a Torah-observant Jew living in Israel. Come hear about her amazing, inspiring story.

Hunger Banquet

Thursday, March 11^th
7pm
Hillel
Learn about hunger and the disparities of wealth throughout the world. Take part in our interactive demonstration of food distribution in the world. Entertainment to follow. Cosponsored by LCS.

Extreme Zemirot, a Shabbat evening Zemirot-a-thon

Friday, March 12^th
6pm
Hillel

Do you like to sing? Join us for a Friday night of Zemirot (Shabbat songs) unplugged and some special desserts. What could be better than food and songs with friends? RSVP by Wednesday, March 10

Light Up! Havdallah and Laser Show

Saturday, March 13^th
7pm
Meet at Hillel

Ever listen to classic rock…with lasers? Join the Outreach Committees for Havdallah + a trip to the Museum of Science to see the Laser Light Show. We'll be back in plenty of time to hit up campus parties - don't worry!

Jewish Perspectives on Gay Marriage

Tuesday, March 16^th
4:30pm
Hillel

As gay marriage remains on the national agenda, it may be helpful to discuss Jewish perspectives on this important issue.  Join us for a late afternoon snack and discussion.

Art of the Yiddush Song

Wednesday, March 17^th
6:30pm
48 Professors Row

The Tufts Klezmer Orchestra is taking advantage of the four excellent singers in their group and presenting an informal soiree featuring Yiddish folk and theater songs.

Read by the River Mandatory Volunteer Meetings

Tuesday, March 30^th and Wednesday, March 31^st
8:30pm
Hillel

Want to be a part of Read by the River's annual Literacy carnival? Come to one of these brief training sessions to find out how to get involved.  Help take kids around the world on a reading adventure they will never forget!  Check out www.readbytheriver.org or call x73242 for more information.