Welcome Back from

Spring Break!

Smith’s Center for Religious and Spiritual Life is delighted to welcome students, faculty, and staff back to campus. As we move into the heart of the semester, we invite you to reconnect, reflect, and recharge through our spring lineup of faith-based, secular, and spiritual programs.

Whether you’re seeking community, quiet reflection, or meaningful conversation, there’s a space for you here. Join us as we celebrate the season of renewal and continue to nurture our shared spirit of curiosity, compassion, and connection.

Save the Date!

Generating Justice & Joy

Thursday, April 16, 2026

Helen Hills Hills Chapel

6:00 - 7:30 pm


Dinner will be served. All are welcome!


Generating Justice & Joy (GJJ) is a community gathering program sponsored by the Center for Religious and Spiritual Life, often in collaboration with students and other Smith Departments. GJJ is a gathering in recognition that we all need a place to share concerns and learn what is on the hearts of our fellow community members. It is considered a “brave space” and always includes the elements of interaction, dialogue, and activity, as well as healing ritual and sharing /dialogue among participants. We generate with the understanding that gathering in solidarity is an active—not passive—activity, and that doing so can elicit joy, and joy inspires us toward connection, justice, and hope.



Compassionate Community * Meaning Making * Part of the Courage & Community in Contentious Times Series.

Interest Meeting Smith Buddhist Sangha

Wednesday, March 25, 7:00 p.m., Bodman Lounge

Are you interested in joining a student-led Buddhist community? Come to our interest meeting! Chai will be provided. Reach out to amarr@smith.edu with questions.

Soup, Salad & Soul

Every Friday, 12:15 p.m., Bodman Lounge, Chapel

Enjoy a delicious vegetarian soup, salad, and desserts made by student cooks and take part in reflective, student-led discussions on spirituality, life, and more! Students of all religious, spiritual, and non-religious/non-spiritual backgrounds are welcome. To enter use the accessible door located in the rear of the Chapel. You will need your One Card to access. For details on food and other general accessibility questions, email crsl@smith.edu.

Jummah Prayer

Fridays, 12:30 p.m., Helen Hills Hills Chapel

The CRSL invites students to join us for Jummah at the Hampshire Mosque in Hadley. The group will meet in front of the Helen Hills Hills Chapel at 12:25 pm. The van will leave campus by 12:30 pm and return to campus no later than 2:30 pm. Feel free to bring a prayer rug and please remember to complete your ablution beforehand. There are extra prayer rugs in the Blue Room in the Chapel, if you need to borrow one! Sponsored by the Center for Religious and Spiritual Life. Please RSVP by emailing crsl@smith.edu.

Lenten Dinner

Friday, March 27, 7:00 p.m.12:15 p.m., Helen Hills Hills Chapel Sanctuary, 123 Elm St., Northampton, MA

Join us for a Lenten Dinner sponsored by the Center for Religious Life. This community dinner will be student-cooked, meatless, and Lent-friendly! Please RSVP using the QR Code (in the flyer), or reach out to Konstandina (ddeleidi@smith.edu) with questions! Limited to Smith One Card holders.

Shabbat with SCJC

Friday, March 27, 5:30 p.m., Kosher K, Jordan House

Celebrate Shabbat with SCJC and Faculty & Staff! Service Friday at 5:30 p.m. & dinner at 6:45 p.m. - come for either or both! All are welcome. Scan the QR code (in the flyer)to RSVP.

Tzedek Tirdof Shabbat Meeting Time, Fridays, 5:30 p.m.

Havdalah Meeting Time, Saturdays, 6:00 p.m.

Bodman Lounge, Chapel


Join Tzedek Tirdof Liberation-oriented Jewish Community

. Weekly Shabbat & Havdalah Rituals

. Communal Learning

. Connect with Western, MA Community

. Religious & Cultural Events



Scan the QR Code on the flyer to fill out the Interest Form! Or contact Djordan@smith.edu.


Tzedek Tirdof (meaning [justice] justice you will pursue) is a student-run Jewish organization focused on liberation as a core value of Jewish identity. We meet weekly for Shabbat and Havdalah rituals, and provide a space for community-building and discussion. We welcome students looking to be part of a Jewish space that centers Palestinian liberation and diasporic Jewish culture. Going forward, we will pursue meaningful engagement with the Western Massachusetts Jewish community through religious and cultural events.

Catholic Mass

Sunday, March 29, 3:00 p.m., Helen Hills Hills Chapel

All are welcome to join members of Smith's Newman Catholic Club and Fr. Valentine Nworah to celebrate Mass on Palm Sunday. April Mass dates are as follows - April 12, 19, & 26. To enter, use the accessible door at the rear of the Chapel. You will need your One Card for access. Please contact crsl@smith.edu with questions.

Mindful Mondays

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

If you are looking for a place to make connections and practice self-awareness, come join Mindful Mondays! With light meditation, embodiment practice, and discussion, we make a space that encourages healing and community. All levels of experience are welcome. Led by Matilda Rose Cantwell with several visiting facilitators. Lunch is included. Sponsored by the Center for Religious and Spiritual Life. Scan (QR code in flyer) for calendar schedule. Contact mcantwel@smith.edu with questions.

Action Afternoon: Theory Into Reality

Tuesday, March 31, 3 p.m., Campus Center 102

Join the Jandon Center for Action Afternoon, an interactive workshop for learning, connecting, and taking action. Learn about student movements at Smith and beyond. This semester our focus is turning Smith skills and theories into meaningful impacts and actionable steps. Join us to gather and learn from local changemakers, Naomi Carpenter ‘25, Camille Ollivierre ‘20, Professor Javier Puente, Brooke Schwartz ‘28, and Emma Coopersmith ‘28, addressing student movements both historical and current, community building through music, the carceral system, and more. Local snacks! All are welcome! To RSVP click on the QR code on the flyer.

Passover at Smith 2026/5786 4/1 - 4/9

Scan the QR code on the flyer for information, meals and more!

Rides to St. George Orthodox Church

for Sundays and Orthodox Holy Week

St. George Orthodox Cathedral, Springfield

Interest Call! Van rides to church services and liturgy - Sundays and Holy Week Please fill out the form (scan QR code on the flyer) or reach out to ddeleidi@smith.edu with questions or interest!

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