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 Here!

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.

On International Holocaust Remembrance Day, join us for a conversation with Elisha Wiesel, chairman of the Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity, at 6 p.m. in Rennert Hall at the Kraft Center, located at 606 W. 115 Street.

RSVP here to attend.

Don’t miss the 5th annual Grad Network Havdalah & Ice Skating in Central Park!

Join The Grad Network community 6:15 p.m. on January 24 for a 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. 22.

If your Shabbat practice does not allow for you to get to Central Park by 6:15 p.m., you are still welcome to join us for ice skating. Our ice skating time begins at 6:30 p.m., and you are welcome to arrive anytime after then.

Questions? Reach out to Sarah Pincus, Grad Network Rabbinic Intern.

Bake challah that you can take home for your Shabbat table and explore the week's Torah portion through engaging discussion! Everyone is welcome- no prior baking or learning experience needed! Pizza dinner will be served.

The first challah baking session of 2026 will be 6 - 7:30 p.m. January 22 @ The Kraft Center (2nd Floor). No RSVP required.

Questions? Contact Sarah Pincus, The Grad Network Rabbinic Intern.

Come by the new student lounge (room 1-416) in the Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons building for bagels. Grab food to go or stay to hang out!

Begin the semester by connecting with the graduate student Jewish community and getting coffee or a snack (our treat!)

We’ll be at Joe’s Northwest Corner Building from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Wednesday, January 21.

On the 4th night of Hanukkah, join the Teachers College Jewish community for dinner, dessert, and Hanukkah treats. This celebration is co-hosted with Teachers College Office of Residential Services

RSVP here to attend. For any questions, reach out to AD Greenlee.

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to contact OASID as early as possible to request reasonable accommodations. You can contact them by email (oasid@tc.edu), phone (212-678-3689), or video phone (212-678-3854). It is strongly preferred that requests be submitted at least two weeks in advance if possible. Requests received outside the recommended timeline may be difficult to accommodate.

Stretch and breathe during Yoga: Finals Flow 3:30 p.m. Friday, December 12. The practice will be led by Columbia School of Social Work student Sheina Goldman. No registration required. Bring your own mat and water bottle.

Questions? Contact Sarah Wish, Grad Network Engagement Manager

Celebrate Hanukkah with the CUIMC Jewish Community 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, December 11 in VEC 401. The Hanukkah celebration will include vegetarian dinner, traditional Hanukkah treats, and joyful community. 

RSVP here! There is no cost for students to attend.

This event is co-organized by The Grad Network: Powered by Columbia/Barnard Hillel, MCJA, and Jewish@CUIMC

Drop by Kraft Center Room 4C for a soup & sushi study break! Grab food to go or stay to hang out.

Questions? Contact Sarah Pincus, Rabbinic Intern.

Drop by Kraft Center Room 4C for breakfast for dinner! Grab food to go or stay to hang out.

Questions? Contact Sarah Pincus, Rabbinic Intern.

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 here!

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 excited to invite you to our 4th Annual Hanukkah Party! Join us for drinks, Hanukkah treats, and festive fun 7-9 p.m. Thursday, December 4 at Amity Hall Uptown. You're encouraged to wear your ugliest Hanukkah sweater! The person with the ugliest sweater will win a special prize.

RSVP here! Registration includes vegetarian appetizers, as well as two drink tickets. Certified Kosher food will also be available.

Questions? Current graduate students should email Sarah, The Grad Network Engagement Manager. Young alumni should email Rachel, Senior Development Associate.

This event is generously subsidized by the Columbia/Barnard Hillel Annual Fund.

Come by the new student lounge (room 1-416) in the Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons building for bagels. Grab food to go or stay to hang out!

Join us at The BIG Shabbat!

On November 21, 2025, The Temple Emanu-El Streicker Centers will welcome 3,000 people of all ages to enjoy a delicious Shabbat meal, vibrant music, rich tradition . . .and claim the GUINNESS WORLD RECORD®️ for largest Shabbat dinner in history.

Be sure to select The Grad Network (Columbia/Barnard Hillel) at checkout so we can sit together as a community at this historic Shabbat!

After purchasing your ticket, apply for the Meaningful Jewish Experience Grant to receive a reimbursement up to $54.

It’s cold outside! Stop by the Sundial on the Morningside Campus between 2:30-4 p.m. Thursday, November 20 for chicken and vegetable soup.

Come by the new student lounge (room 1-416) in the Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons building for bagels. Grab food to go or stay to hang out!

Come by the student lounge (room 1-416) in the Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons building for a hot chocolate break. Grab a warm beverage 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.

RSVP for Shabbat Dinner.

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.

Braid challah with the CUIMC Jewish community! This is a great opportunity to have homemade challah for Shabbat (or any other meal) and meet other Jewish graduate students on the med campus. RSVP here to participate.

Thursday, November 13 | 6:30-8 p.m. | VP&S Student Lounge (Room 1-416)

The dough will be pre-made at The Kraft Center for Jewish Student Life, and all students will take their challah home to bake. A vegetarian (dairy) dinner will be provided.

Questions? Reach out to Melissa, Director of The Grad Network, or Esther, The Grad Network CUIMC School Ambassador.

This experience is no cost to students because of generous gifts to The Columbia/Barnard Hillel Annual Fund.

Discover Jewish NYC on Wednesday, November 12 from 6-8 p.m., an evening designed to help grad students and young alumni explore the incredible breadth of Jewish life across New York City. Connect with a range of Jewish organizations across cultural, religious, professional, and social spheres -- all in one place. Pizza will be available. RSVP to attend

Learn more about this experience and our participating partner organizations.

Questions? Graduate students should reach out to Sarah Wish, The Grad Network Engagement Manager. Young Alumni should reach out to Rachel Laufer, Senior Development Association.

Discover Jewish NYC is organized by The Grad Network and the Young Alumni Association at Columbia/Barnard Hillel. The experience is at no cost to students and alumni because of generous gifts to The Columbia/Barnard Hillel Annual Fund.

Join The Grad Network and IPF Atid for a timely conversation with Gabriel Epstein, Policy & Communications Associate at Israel Policy Forum on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, from 7-9 p.m. at The Kraft Center (606 W 115th St).

This conversation will explore how U.S. and Israeli policy decisions continue to shape the region’s trajectory -- from security and governance to the prospects for stability and diplomacy. Gabriel will offer perspective on the key challenges ahead and the implications for peacebuilding and regional cooperation. A Q&A will occur following the first portion of the program. Drinks and light bites will be provided. RSVP here.

This experience is organized by The Grad Network and Israel Policy Forum ATID.

Questions? Email Sarah Wish, the Engagement Manager of The Grad Network.

We will bake challah that you can take home for your Shabbat table and  explore the week's Torah portion through engaging discussion! Everyone is welcome- no prior baking or learning experience needed! Pizza dinner will be served.

The challah baking session will be 6 - 7:30 p.m. November 6 @ The Kraft Center. Sign-up for challah baking and learning here.

Questions? Contact Sarah Pincus, The Grad Network Rabbinic Intern.

Come by the new student lounge (room 1-416) in the Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons building for bagels. Grab food to go or stay to hang out!

Connect with the graduate student Jewish community and get coffee or a snack (our treat!)

We’ll be at Joe’s Northwest Corner Building from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Wednesday, November 5.

We will bake challah that you can take home for your Shabbat table and  explore the week's Torah portion through engaging discussion! Everyone is welcome- no prior baking or learning experience needed! Pizza dinner will be served.

The challah baking session will be 6 - 7:30 p.m. October 30 @ The Kraft Center. Sign-up for challah baking and learning here.

Questions? Contact Sarah Pincus, The Grad Network Rabbinic Intern.

Connect with The Grad Network community on Revson Plaza between 10-11 a.m. for bagels.

Grab food to go or stay to hang out!

4 Mondays | October 27- November 17 | 6-8 p.m.

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 Pincus, Grad Network Rabbinic Intern.

Sign-up by 10 p.m. October 20 to be included in this learning cohort.

End your week with a relaxing picnic on The Great Lawn in Central Park! Join fellow Columbia grad students for community, games, and light snacks as we unwind and spend time together in nature.

RSVP to attend! Feel free to bring a guest with you, just include their name in the registration form.

Questions? Contact Sarah Wish, The Grad Network Engagement Manager

Come by the new student lounge (room 1-416) in the Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons building for bagels. Grab food to go or stay to hang out!