Columbia/Barnard Hillel

Last night, Columbia/Barnard Hillel welcomed students, alumni, parents, and friends to Low Library for our Annual Seixas Dinner!

We were proud to honor Ester Fuchs, Nicholas Lemann, and David Schizer, Co-Chairs of the Task Force on Antisemitism at Columbia University, with the Gershom Mendes Seixas Award, and David Fine with the Young Leadership Award.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for such a meaningful and wonderful evening.

Whether it’s a first-year student finding their footing or a senior preparing for the world beyond, Columbia/Barnard Hillel shows up for them in every moment, big and small. But we can only show up because you do. Help us celebrate 25 years of the Kraft Center today: give.hillel.org/CBHillel26

We believe in fostering spaces for honest questions, deep conversations, and the kind of learning that helps students integrate Jewish values and practices into their lives in meaningful, personal ways. Support enriching, educational experiences at the Kraft Center: give.hillel.org/CBHillel26

For the past 25 years, this incredible Jewish community on campus has helped countless students discover what it means to be a Jewish leader. Be a part of our story: give.hillel.org/CBHillel26

Your gift this week will instantly double, helping the Kraft Center lay the foundation for a lifetime of pride and connection to Jewish life! Donate today: give.hillel.org/CBHillel26

Make a Hillel Global Giving Week gift today, matched dollar-for-dollar, to continue bringing Jewish joy to hundreds of students at Columbia and Barnard! Give here: give.hillel.org/CBHillel26

Last week, our students came together to celebrate Yom Ha'atzmaut!

Take a look at some highlights from a joyful day honoring Israel Independence Day.

Columbia/Barnard Hillel students have had the privilege of hearing from alumni through our Careers After Columbia series, fostering meaningful connections with graduates working in technology, consulting, finance, and law.

We extend our sincere thanks to the alumni who joined us at the Kraft Center. It has been truly inspiring to learn about the impactful work you have pursued since graduation.

From a 1,100 person Shabbat dinner at the school's gymnasium to an Ishay Ribo concert, Jewish joy is thriving at Columbia. That's the positive story about Jewish life at Columbia that doesn't get told enough.
Despite two years of growth and progress, challenges still exist on campus. Lavine Family Executive Director Brian Cohen spoke to JNS.org about how Columbia students are celebrating their Judaism.

https://www.jns.org/news/u-s-news/jewish-life-at-columbia-vibrant-even-as-a-protest-targets-israel-event

Spring Break 2026 was certainly one for the books!

Students traveled abroad for three Alternative Spring Break (ASB) trips to Greece, Rio de Janeiro, and Poland, each offering a different lens into Jewish history, culture, and contemporary community life.

Across all three trips, students explored Jewish communities abroad and returned to campus energized for the spring semester!