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.
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.
4 Tuesdays | March 25 - April 15 | 7-9 p.m.
This Ritual Lab Fellowship is open to all graduate students interested in creating their own set of Judaica for Passover! Throughout the fellowship, each person will create their own Seder plate, cup for Miriam or Elijah, and matzah cover. During the fourth and final session, our cohort will enjoy a Kosher for Passover dinner together!
No prior knowledge about Passover, ritual objects, or art making is necessary to participate. We’ll learn together during the workshops!
Questions? Email Melissa, Director of The Grad Network, at melissa@hillel.columbia.edu.
Sign-up by 5 p.m. March 13 to be included in this learning cohort.
4 Tuesdays | March 25 - April 15 | 7-9 p.m.
This Ritual Lab Fellowship is open to all graduate students interested in creating their own set of Judaica for Passover! Throughout the fellowship, each person will create their own Seder plate, cup for Miriam or Elijah, and matzah cover. During the fourth and final session, our cohort will enjoy a Kosher for Passover dinner together!
No prior knowledge about Passover, ritual objects, or art making is necessary to participate. We’ll learn together during the workshops!
Questions? Email Melissa, Director of The Grad Network, at melissa@hillel.columbia.edu.
Sign-up by 5 p.m. March 13 to be included in this learning cohort.
The Grad Network Passover Pop-Up Food Pantry is open to all graduate students at Columbia University and Teachers College with the intention of making kosher for Passover food more accessible for those celebrating Passover. If a gift of Kosher for Passover groceries will make it easier for you to observe the holiday this year, you are welcome to come fill a bag!
The Passover Pop-Up Food Pantry will be open from 4-8 p.m. on Wednesday, April 9. The food pantry will include packaged Kosher for Passover food, as well as fresh produce.
We are thrilled to be able to supplement Kosher for Passover meals for graduate students. This initiative is made possible by the Columbia/Barnard Hillel Annual Fund.
To help us properly stock the Passover Pop-Up Food Pantry, please register here.
Celebrate Passover with The Grad Network and join us for an evening of food, storytelling, questions, and community. The Grad Network Passover Seder will begin 8 p.m. Saturday, April 12, at The Kraft Center, located at 606 West 115th Street.
Please note that The Grad Network experiences are only open to current Columbia graduate students and their guests.
Cost should not be a barrier to participate. If you are unable to pay and would like to attend any of The Grad Network experiences, please email Melissa.
Join The Grad Network community on Revson Plaza between 12 -2 p.m. for Kosher for Passover lunch.
Grab food to go or stay to hang out.
4 Tuesdays | March 25 - April 15 | 7-9 p.m.
This Ritual Lab Fellowship is open to all graduate students interested in creating their own set of Judaica for Passover! Throughout the fellowship, each person will create their own Seder plate, cup for Miriam or Elijah, and matzah cover. During the fourth and final session, our cohort will enjoy a Kosher for Passover dinner together!
No prior knowledge about Passover, ritual objects, or art making is necessary to participate. We’ll learn together during the workshops!
Questions? Email Melissa, Director of The Grad Network, at melissa@hillel.columbia.edu.
Sign-up by 5 p.m. March 13 to be included in this learning cohort.
Join The Grad Network community on Revson Plaza between 12 -2 p.m. for Kosher for Passover lunch.
Grab food to go or stay to hang out.
Join The Grad Network community on the Med Campus between 12 -1 p.m. for Kosher for Passover lunch.
Grab food to go or stay to hang out.
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.
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.
The Grad Network invites you to belated, yet super festive, Purim Celebration 7-9 p.m. March 27 at Jake’s Dilemma, located at 430 Amsterdam Avenue.
Registration includes drinks, vegetarian food, a photo booth, and a service opportunity. The service project is designed in partnership with Repair the World.
Cost should not be a barrier to participation. If you are unable to pay and want to attend, please email Melissa.
We’re thrilled to welcome Sarah Wish to the Grad Network staff team!
Swing by during the following times to meet Sarah, say hi, and chat. And, of course, The Grad Network will treat you to coffee or tea!
Wednesday 10 -11 a.m. | Joe’s Journalism
Thursday 1-2:30 p.m. | Joe’s NoCo
4 Tuesdays | March 25 - April 15 | 7-9 p.m.
This Ritual Lab Fellowship is open to all graduate students interested in creating their own set of Judaica for Passover! Throughout the fellowship, each person will create their own Seder plate, cup for Miriam or Elijah, and matzah cover. During the fourth and final session, our cohort will enjoy a Kosher for Passover dinner together!
No prior knowledge about Passover, ritual objects, or art making is necessary to participate. We’ll learn together during the workshops!
Questions? Email Melissa, Director of The Grad Network, at melissa@hillel.columbia.edu.
Sign-up by 5 p.m. March 13 to be included in this learning cohort.
Gather with The Grad Network community for bagels in Hammer Room LL107. Swing by for food or stay to hang out
Join us for a conversation with Khaled Abu Awad and Rabbi Hanan Schlesinger, two leaders of an Israeli-Palestinian grassroots initiative for understanding, nonviolence, and transformation. Hear their personal stories of struggle and transformation, as well as their vision of mutual national recognitions and reconciliation.
When: 7 p.m. Monday, March 3
Where: 5th Floor of The Kraft Center, located at 606 W. 115th Street
Co-Sponsored by Atidna
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.
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.
Gather with The Grad Network community for bagels in Hammer Room LL107. Swing by for food or stay to hang out
4 Mondays | February 10 - March 3 | 6-8 p.m.
Explore the intersection of Judaism and gender during this learning fellowship. This 4-part speaker series connects traditional Jewish teachings with contemporary perspectives on gender and identity. Whether you are new to Judaism or seeking to deepen your understanding, this experience provides a unique opportunity to integrate tradition with modern approaches to gender and inclusivity.
Dinner will be provided at all Fellowship sessions.
Questions? Email Sarah, Grad Network Rabbinic Intern.
Sign-up by 10 p.m. Monday, February 3 to be included in this learning cohort.
MEGA Shabbat is Columbia/Barnard Hillel's largest shabbat dinner of the year! MEGA Shabbat is on Friday, February 21, at the Levien Gymnasium. Doors open at 6:30 pm.
This event is open to all Columbia/Barnard students, grad students, faculty & staff. RSVP to attend! Guests are welcome. Please include your guests names on the RSVP FORM.
Any questions? Email shabbat@hillel.columbia.edu
Join us as we bake 200 CHALLAHS for MEGA Shabbat!
The MEGA Challah Bake will be occurring all afternoon of Thursday, February 20 in the Kraft Center and we need your help! Come braid with us for 20 minutes, 3 hours, or anywhere in between. (Snacks will be provided throughout the day.)
Complete this form to let us know when you’re available to help bake!
Please reach out to Liana (liana@hillel.columbia.edu) and Sofi (sofi@hillel.columbia.edu) with any questions.
4 Mondays | February 10 - March 3 | 6-8 p.m.
Explore the intersection of Judaism and gender during this learning fellowship. This 4-part speaker series connects traditional Jewish teachings with contemporary perspectives on gender and identity. Whether you are new to Judaism or seeking to deepen your understanding, this experience provides a unique opportunity to integrate tradition with modern approaches to gender and inclusivity.
Dinner will be provided at all Fellowship sessions.
Questions? Email Sarah, Grad Network Rabbinic Intern.
Sign-up by 10 p.m. Monday, February 3 to be included in this learning cohort.
Join the Grad Network community in supporting those impacted by the fires in Los Angeles.
When: 10 a.m. February 16
Where: The Kraft Center for Jewish Student Life
What: Community yoga class to support wildfire relief
The community yoga class will be led by Columbia University student and yoga teacher, Miriam Berkson. RSVP here.
The full registration fee will be donated to the Jewish Federation of Los Angeles to support their Wildfire Crisis Relief efforts.
Join The Grad Network for a Happy Hour supporting Wildfire Crisis Relief 7-10 p.m. Thursday, February 13 at Jake’s Dilemma. Registration includes two drink tickets, as well as food. All food provided will be certified Kosher.
The full registration fee will be donated to the Jewish Federation of Los Angeles to support their Wildfire Crisis Relief efforts.
Register here to attend. Guests of graduate students at Columbia University and Teachers College are welcome.
Gather with The Grad Network community for bagels in Hammer Room LL107. Swing by for food or stay to hang out
4 Mondays | February 10 - March 3 | 6-8 p.m.
Explore the intersection of Judaism and gender during this learning fellowship. This 4-part speaker series connects traditional Jewish teachings with contemporary perspectives on gender and identity. Whether you are new to Judaism or seeking to deepen your understanding, this experience provides a unique opportunity to integrate tradition with modern approaches to gender and inclusivity.
Dinner will be provided at all Fellowship sessions.
Questions? Email Sarah, Grad Network Rabbinic Intern.
Sign-up by 10 p.m. Monday, February 3 to be included in this learning cohort.
Fresh from his Emmy award winning HBO special, Alex Edelman is coming to the Kraft Center ~just for us~. Alex is a comedian and writer whose Orthodox Jewish upbringing has informed critically and commercially acclaimed work for the stage and screen. A black and white cookie enthusiast, Alex will be performing stand up followed by a moderated conversation.
Limited tickets available, CUID only, $5, 1 ticket per person
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.
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.
Don’t miss the 4th annual Grad Network Havdalah & Ice Skating in Central Park!
Join The Grad Network 5:45 p.m. on January 25 for a short Havdalah service in Central Park (exact meeting location TBD), followed by ice skating at Wollman Rink. Registration includes tickets to Wollman Rink and rental skates.
Space is limited. Sign up by Thursday, Jan. 23
If your Shabbat practice does not allow for you to get to Central Park by 5:45 p.m., you are still welcome to join us for ice skating. Our ice skating time begins at 6 p.m., and you are welcome to arrive anytime after then.
Cost should not be a barrier to participation. If you would like to attend and are unable to pay the registration fee, please email Melissa, Director of The Grad Network.
Learn more about the JFNA Jewish Changemakers Fellowship and enjoy pizza with The Grad Network community. Swing by Kraft Center Room 4C between 5-6:30 p.m. for food and information about this unique leadership opportunity.
Questions? Contact Lily Serber, current graduate student and Jewish Changemaker Fellow.
The Jewish Changemakers Fellowship offers a leadership development experience for current and aspiring Jewish leaders between the ages of 20-25. Those who complete the requirements earn a $350 stipend. Changemakers accepts candidates from the United States and Canada and values Jewish diversity in the selection process.
5:30 p.m. Wednesday, January 22 | The Kraft Center, Rennert Hall
Advanced registration required. CUID holders only.
Hear from Dan Senor, bestselling author, host of “Call Me Back” podcast, and a co-founder and member of the board of directors of the Foreign Policy Initiative, and Haviv Rettig Gur, a veteran Israeli-American journalist and analyst, serving as The Times of Israel’s senior analyst.
Swing by the 2nd Floor of the Kraft Center from 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. for pizza! We’re excited to welcome you back to campus.
All grad students are welcome to a Hanukkah study break! Swing by Room 4C in The Kraft Center between 1-2 p.m. for bagels and sufganiyot!
Lily Serber is hosting this study break.
All grad students are welcome to a Hanukkah study break! Swing by Room 4C in The Kraft Center between 6-8 p.m. for sushi and latkes.
Eliana Aiken and Bella Adler are hosting this study break.
All grad students are welcome to a study break! Swing by Room 4C in The Kraft Center between 5-7 p.m. for soup, salads, pickles, and gelt.
Rebecca Zola is hosting this study break.
End the week with The Grad Network! Dinner will be served 6:45 p.m. at the Kraft Center, located at 606 West 115th Street. Advanced registration required to reserve your seat.
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.
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.
The Grad Network and the Columbia/Barnard Hillel Young Alumni Community are coming together for our 3rd Annual Hanukkah Party! We hope that you can join us for drinks and Hanukkah treats on Thursday, November 21 from 7:00-9:00pm at Amity Hall Uptown. Registration includes vegetarian and certified kosher appetizers, and two drink tickets.
Advanced registration is required.
If you are a graduate student and have questions, please email Melissa Kansky at melissa@hillel.columbia.edu
If you are a young alumni and have questions, please email Eliana Sugarman at es4320@columbia.edu
Join us for a conversation with Alex Farfuri, one of the most prominent photographers in Israel today, about her process documenting Israeli society and the political unrest since 2023. Farfuri's unique point of view is refreshing – weaving intense, at times painful moments of political and even historical magnitude, with hopeful, touching human moments, balancing artistic and journalistic photography.
When: 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 19
Where: Room 6AB at the Kraft Center, located at 606 W. 115th Street
Snacks and refreshments will be provided. This event is co-sponsored by iTrek.
Connect Jewish teachings on ethics, spirituality, and mindfulness to your everyday living. Whether you are new to Judaism or seeking to deepen your knowledge, this 4-part series offers a unique opportunity to integrate timeless wisdom with modern approaches to wellbeing.
Questions? Email Sarah, Grad Network Rabbinic Intern.
The fellowship will meet 6-8 p.m. on the following Mondays:
October 28
November 4** (this session will be 7-9pm)
November 11
November 18
To register for the Judaism & Mindfulness Fellowship, submit this form by 10 p.m. Monday, October 21
Of course, dinner will be provided at all sessions!
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.
RSVP 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.
Learn about Arabic, Hebrew, and Persian language and participate in a hands-on calligraphy workshop!
Space is limited. Sign-up to reserve your materials.
This special Ritual Lab experience will be led by artist educator Ruben Shimonov and take place at Harlem Moishe House. The workshop will begin at 7 p.m. The address will be shared will all registrants closer to the date of the program.
Join us as we dive into the rich visual worlds of Arabic, Hebrew and Persian calligraphy. Through historical, spiritual, linguistic and artistic lenses, we will discover the parallels between these languages. Educator, community builder, and artist Ruben Shimonov will also take us on an exploratory journey of his own multilingual calligraphy—sharing the ways he has used his art to celebrate the cultural diversity of the Greater Sephardi world. Participants will then have the opportunity to engage with these languages through a hands-on calligraphy workshop
If cost is a barrier to participation, please email Melissa, Director of The Grad Network.
