This year Passover begins Wednesday, April 1. We’re looking forward to celebrating together.
The Grad Network is offering a variety of experiences to support Passover observance. Choose from the menu of options below to craft a holiday celebration that is meaningful to you!
The Grad Network Pop-Up Passover Food Pantry
4:15 - 8 p.m. | March 31 | The Kraft Center for Jewish Student Life
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 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 below.
The Grad Network Passover Seder
8 p.m. | April 1 | The Kraft Center for Jewish Student Life
Celebrate Passover with The Grad Network and join us for an evening of food, storytelling, questions, and community.
Please note that The Grad Network experiences are only open to current graduate students at Columbia University and Teachers College, as well as their guests.
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, Director of The Grad Network.
The Grad Network Community Passover Lunch
8 p.m. | April 1 | The Kraft Center for Jewish Student Life
Join The Grad Network community for Kosher for Passover lunch. Grab food to go or stay to hang out.
All food served with be certified Kosher for Passover.
Passover Seder Options Throughout the City
We will continuously update this section with more information, as it becomes available. If you’re not finding what you’re looking for, email Melissa, Director of The Grad Network. Melissa will help you find Seder experiences and Passover celebrations that best fit how you want to observe.
If you would like to attend any Passover experience and need assistance covering the cost, you are welcome to apply for a Meaningful Jewish Experience Grant from The Grad Network.
Congregation Rodeph Sholom | Together at the Table: Passover and Our Stories of Journey
6 p.m. | April 1 | Virtual Seder
Join us in celebrating Passover with CRS’s Online Seder led by Senior Rabbi Ben Spratt and Cantorial Intern Will Brockman! We’ll provide the Haggadah on your screens as we sing, discuss, and taste our way through the seder experience together.
Intended for families and adults, this virtual format will encourage both table talk and chat box sharing, with accompanying songs and discussion materials for those wanting additional elements of meaning.