The Grad Network is the hub of Jewish life for graduate students at Columbia University and Teachers College. The organization is dedicated to building Jewish community among grad students, as well as connecting students to meaningful Jewish experiences beyond campus.
Join us for campus-based and city-wide experiences including holiday celebrations, art-making, learning fellowships, social gatherings, and more!
Featured Events
Eat lunch in the Sukkah with The Grad Network community! Lunch will be provided in the 6th Floor Sukkah at The Kraft Center, located at 606 W. 115th Street.
No registration required. Stay for as long as you’d like!
This experience is provided at no cost thanks to donors’ generous gifts to the Columbia/Barnard Hillel Annual Fund.
Mohammad Darawshe will discuss different models for a shared Jewish-Arab society in Israel, following a very divisive number of years. Mr. Darawshe will conclude by imagining hope for Jewish-Arab relations in Israel.
RSVP to be part of the conversation.
Warm drinks will be provided.
This experience is presented by Columbia/Barnard Hillel, The Grad Network, and Izun.
Graduate students at Columbia and Teachers College are welcome to enjoy lunch in the Columbia Morningside Campus Sukkah (located in the northeast corner of campus, between Fairchild and Schermerhorn).
No registration required. Stay for as long as you’d like.
This experience is provided at no cost thanks to donors’ generous gifts to the Columbia/Barnard Hillel Annual Fund.
End the week with The Grad Network! Dinner will be served at the Kraft Center, located at 606 West 115th Street. Advanced registration required to reserve your seat.
Registration coming soon
Cost should not be a barrier to participate. If you are unable to pay and would like to attend any of the experiences offered, please email Melissa.
End the week with The Grad Network! Dinner will be served at the Kraft Center, located at 606 West 115th Street. Advanced registration required to reserve your seat.
Registration coming soon
Cost should not be a barrier to participate. If you are unable to pay and would like to attend any of the experiences offered, please email Melissa.
End the week with The Grad Network! Dinner will be served at the Kraft Center, located at 606 West 115th Street. Advanced registration required to reserve your seat.
Registration coming soon
Cost should not be a barrier to participate. If you are unable to pay and would like to attend any of the experiences offered, please email Melissa.
Travel to the Dominican Republic with The Grad Network!
January 4-10 | Early Bird Participation Fee: $975
Apply by September 23 for early bird pricing.
Participation Fee increases to $1050 after September 23, and applications close on October 1.
Alternative Breaks offer an opportunity to deepen our understanding of Jewish history, support local community-led services, engage with new ideas, make friends, and have fun!
Throughout the week we will:
Explore a little known-chapter of Jewish and Dominican history
Meet with and learn from local community leaders
Volunteer in public schools and youth development programs
Support community health intiatives and learn about common regional health challenges
Celebrate Shabbat at Sosúa Temple
Enjoy time at the beach and in nearby towns