Events & Programs

Religious & Spiritual Events on Campus

Observing Holidays

It can be both a joy and a challenge to take the time to observe your religious holidays during college. The Center for Religious & Spiritual Life offers on-campus programming for several religious holidays, and we can help you find services in the community for other holidays. College policy states that any student who is unable to attend classes, exams or work due to a religious observance will be excused and given an opportunity to make it up. This information can be found under the Religious Expression section in Campus Life on the Course Catalog.

Local Congregations & Places of Worship

Local congregations are very welcoming to students, and offer worship and other programs that are open to the public. See our list of local congregations and places of worship.

Weekly Programming Spring 2025

Mindful Mondays

Mondays 12:15-1 p.m., Campus Center 205

If you are looking for a place to make connections and practice self-awareness, come check out our drop-in Mindful Mondays program, every Monday in-person in Campus Center Room 205, 12:15–1 p.m. We serve a hot, simple vegetarian meal, and practice mindfulness with light meditation, embodiment practice, and discussion. Absolutely zero experience is necessary, and all students are welcome. Email aostow@smith.edu with questions.

Jummah Prayer

Fridays 12:30-2:30 p.m., Off Campus

Join us for Jummah at the Hampshire Mosque in Hadley. Meet in front of the Helen Hills Hills Chapel at 12:25 pm. Van will leave by 12:30 pm and return to campus no later than 2:30 pm. Bring a prayer rug and complete your ablution beforehand. We have extra prayer rugs if you need one! To RSVP, email crsl@smith.edu. If you are interested in attending a mosque of other various traditions, contact Kim Alston, Muslim Student Adviser at kalston@smith.edu.

Soup, Salad, & Soul

Fridays 12:10-1 p.m., Bodman Lounge

Come get cozy and enjoy a hot, delicious vegetarian soup made by awesome student cooks while taking part in reflective, student-led discussions on spirituality and life! Students of all religious, spiritual, and nonreligious/nonspiritual backgrounds are welcome. Limited to Smith OneCard holders. For details on food and other general accessibility questions, email aostow@smith.edu or mcantwel@smith.edu

SCJC Shabbat

Fridays 5:30 p.m., Kosher Kitchen, Jordan House

Celebrate Shabbat with Smith College’s Jewish Community every Friday evening. Please email scjc@smith.edu for more information. All students are welcome.

Catholic Mass

Sundays at 3 p.m., Sanctuary

With Smith College Newman Catholic Club and Fr. Valentine Nworah. Members of the Smith community and Five College students are welcome! Contact crsl@smith.edu for mass details.

Special Programming

Details Coming Soon

Details about Holy Week and an Easter service at Smith coming soon!

Passover Information and Reservations

April 12-April 20

The Jewish holiday of Passover will take place from Saturday April 12 through the evening of Sunday April 20. Passover celebrates the Exodus of the Israelites from Egypt and the arrival of Spring’s renewal. Limited Passover items will be in all dining halls and Kosher Dining will serve three meals daily. All are welcome to reserve a place for Seder (Sat. 4/12) and those observing the holiday should reserve Kosher lunch and dinners (no reservation needed for breakfast).

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