Visitor Resources
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Harvard Square Minyan
Location: Harvard Chabad – 38 Banks Street, Cambridge, MA
Monday + Thursday @ 8:00 AM
Breakfast and coffee is served daily following services, with learning opportunities available.
For Shabbat services, click here.
The Daily Minyan is confirmed the night before on its WhatsApp group. If you are not on the group chat, or are visiting, please email Shai Dromi for confirmation of the Minyan, as well as to provide the dates of your attendance.
Mezuzah Order Form
If you would like to order a Mezuzah from Harvard Chabad, please complete this form. You can either pick up your Mezuzah from the Chabad office or have the Rabbi come to your residence to assist you with properly affixing and reciting the blessing. Once you place your order, please be in touch with our office to arrange a time for either.
If you would like to pay at pickup by cash or check, please contact our office to place your order.
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Cambridge Eruv
The North Charles Community Eruv maintains an Eruv district, encompassing parts of Cambridge and Somerville.
To check the status of the eruv, click here.
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Mikvah
The Cambridge Mikvah plans are underway! In the meantime, please click this link for all the Mikvah options and locations in the area.
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Kosher Food
One can often find a selection of Kosher provisions at the following establishments in Cambridge. Kosher restaurants and supermarkets are located in Brookline with some delivering via food apps – see list below.
Disclaimer: Please make your own inquiries directly with the establishments regarding Kosher supervision and standards. All dairy is non-cholov yisroel unless stated otherwise. We do not provide certification or take responsibility for accuracy.
CAMBRIDGE:
J.P. Licks – 1312 Massachusetts Ave: Challah / Ice cream
Trader Joe’s – 748 Memorial Drive: Kosher chicken and provisions
Shaw’s Supermarket – Porter Square: Kosher chicken and provisions
Broadway Marketplace – 468 Broadway Street: Challah
Kosher Station at Harvard Law School, Hark Dining Hall – 1585 Massachusetts Ave. Open to the public while classes are in session – 11 AM-12:30 PM
SOMERVILLE:
Lehrhaus - Cocktails / Appetizers
NEARBY:
Kosher Supermarket: The Butcherie
Catering by Andrew – Provides Hotel and Office Catering
Pure Cold Press – Juice and Salad Bar (Cholov Yisroel)
They deliver, also via Uber Eats
Rami’s – Falafel and Shawarma
Uber Eats, Grubhub
The Kosher Wok – Chinese Food
Veggie Crust Brookline – Dairy (Cholov Yisroel) and Indian
Uber Eats, Grubhub (Note: the Somerville location is NOT Kosher)
Milk Street Cafe – Downtown Boston
DoorDash, Grubhub, Postmates
Cheryl Anns’ Bakery
Blacker’s Bakeshop – Newton
Chani’s Kosher Deli - Worcester
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Hotels
Hotel Veritas (3 min)
Sheraton Commander (15 min)
Harvard Square Hotel (10 min)
Courtyard Boston Cambridge (15 min)
Le Méridien Cambridge (20 min)
DoubleTree Suites (15 min – across the river near HBS, and outside of the Eruv.)
Sonder – 907 Main (18 min)
Bed and Breakfasts (with non-electronic keys):
A Friendly Inn (10 min)
Irving House (10 min)
Patient Hospitality Center (Longwood Medical Area)
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