Announcements: Shabbat Chol Hamoed Sukkot
Maya Greenbaum
THE ORTHODOX MINYAN AT HARVARD HILLEL
Shabbat Chol Hamoed Sukkot
Shabbat: October 10th-11th, 2025 | 19 Tishrei, 5786
This week is Shabbat Chol Hamoed Sukkot. Please enjoy this bird themed, AI generated poem related to this Shabbat.
Wings Over the Sukkah
In the hush of Shabbat’s gentle light,
Birdsong drifts through the sukkah’s shade,
Branches whisper peace in flight,
And joy in every leaf is laid.
Feathers gleam where sunlight weaves,
Through latticed palm and myrtle green,
Their music dances on the eaves—
A melody both pure, serene.
As lulav sways and hearts are still,
Creation hums in sacred tune,
Birds and souls alike fulfill
The rest beneath God’s harvest moon.
Shabbat Times
Candle Lighting: 5:52pm
Mincha: 5:55pm
K”S and Maariv: Following mincha
Shacharit: 9:15am
Tot Shabbat: 10:00am
Latest Sh’ma: 9:41am
Mincha: 5:40pm
Maariv/Havdalah: 6:54pm
Sponsorships
Kiddush and Seudah Shlishit this week are sponsored by the Shabbat Fund.
If you're interested in sponsoring in the future, please contact Adena (kiddush) or Ami (seudah shlishit).
Sukkah Information
The Harvard Hillel sukkah is open to the entire community during building hours on Yom Tov and Chol HaMoed
Upcoming Learning Opportunities
Shemini Atzeret Night: Rabbi Dr. Josh Brown will be teaching a shiur between Mincha and Maariv titled, “In or Out? The Sukkah Dilemma of Shemini Atzeret” on Monday Oct. 13, Shemini Atzeret night.
Hilchot Kashrut Chabura: Starting Wednesday October 22nd at 7:30pm, Shira Krinsky will be leading a weekly Chabura on Hilchot Kashrut. Reach out to Shira for location information and other details.
Sunday Brunch & Learn upcoming on October 26th at 11am with Prof. Eliav Grossman!
Write for the CanTab! Sign up here, or contact Ezra or Mike for more information.
Community-led mishmar! Thursdays, after Maariv
Join us for community-led shiurim on a wide range of topics. We often order pizza, and there is always interesting discussion. For more details, please contact Ezra.
Discussion of Chaim Saiman’s Halacha: The Rabbinic Idea of Law, Monday evenings at 8:15pm. For more information or to request the Zoom link, please contact Mike or Ezra.
We are looking for more shiurim! If you are interested in teaching (whether once or regularly), please reach out to Ezra and Mike.
Announcements
Mazal Tov to Yael and Ezra Newman on the birth of a baby boy! The brit will take place on Shemini Atzeret following davening, with a Kiddush lunch to follow.
Additionally, Yael and Ezra will be hosting a Shalom Zachor in their sukkah Friday night at 9pm!
Chag Sameach! The leadership of the Minyan wishes the entire community a Chag Sameach!
Simchat Torah! The Minyan will be hosting energetic Hakafot dancing at Harvard Hillel with food and snacks on Simchat Torah night.
Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah times will be sent out before Yom Tov.
Micro-Grant Events: Have an idea for an event? Speak to Asher Naghi to see if you can receive funding from the minyan for your event!
New to the community? If you’re new to the community, please share your information here to connect with fellow newcomers and receive invitations from community members eager to host.
https://tinyurl.com/new-community-member
Sign up to help with kiddush! Having a robust kiddush committee is key to having the wonderful kiddush each week we've become accustomed to. Please fill out this form to volunteer to help with kiddush in the future!
Camberville Eruv: The Camberville Eruv is in need of new checkers! The eruv is divided into 3 sections, with checkers specializing in one of the sections. Currently, one section is understaffed. It is covered by only two teams of checkers, which means these volunteers have to check every other week! Are you able to help out and volunteer to check the eruv? Typically, the commitment is to check once every 3-4 weeks, but there is some flexibility with this. Please let the eruv leadership team know if you are interested or have any questions by emailing Amy Robert at info...@nceruv.org
Please familiarize yourself with Harvard Hillel's exits in case of emergency. In addition to the main staircase, there are exits through the door behind the men's section and through the door to the left of the elevator.
The ZA'AKAH Peer-Support Hotline is available as a resource to our community for those who feel they need to talk to someone on Shabbat. It is not a substitute for professional crisis intervention. Call, text, or WhatsApp 1-888-4-ZAAKAH (1-888-492-2524).
Minyan Times
(Services are held only if the status is listed as "ON" on the signup sheet)
Shacharit (M-F at Hillel)
Monday/Thursday: 7:15am
Tuesday/Wednesday/Friday: 7:25am
Mincha/Maariv (Location TBA)
Sunday-Wednesday: pending signups
Thursday: Preceding/Following Mishmar
Please check the signup sheet/whatsapp group for daily information.
Maya Greenbaum
