Friendly reminder that Jewish students from across Columbia are invited to build community through The Grad Network, powered by CU/BC Hillel. Find Shabbat events, workshops and more: thegradnetwork.com

Columbia/Barnard Hillel is hiring. We currently have openings in Student Life and Development. Please share these opportunities with anyone who is passionate about Jewish Life and working in an exciting University environment in NYC.
columbiabarnardhillel.org/careers/

On 9/22, @ColumbiaJourn Dean @Jelani9 will introduce a Lipman Center panel discussion about white extremism, antisemitism, and healing through the lens of a documentary on the mass shooting at the Tree of Life synagogue. bit.ly/3dsSbCR

It was wonderful to have you at the celebration of the Kraft Center for Jewish Student Life. Thank you for joining us.

In a new op-ed, the Hillel Yom HaShoah committee shares reflections from Jewish students at Columbia on Yom HaShoah, comemmorating Holocaust Remembrance Day with personal stories on the impact and legacy of anti-Semitism.

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“Together, with the help of my friends, I’ve been able to create a stronger, vibrant Jewish community that engages students from all different backgrounds.”

Sophie Hanin helped Jewish students find community at CU/BC Hillel after two years of isolation.

bit.ly/3MAKuXe

CU students: I'm in the CU/BC Hillel 'till 11:30 (and then again 5-6) for dropin hours in case you need any last minute research help!

Also, library swag.

This Muslim family was targeted solely for being Muslim, resulting in four deaths and life-threatening injuries to a 9-year-old child. Hate-fueled violence has no place in society and we must stand together to put an end to these acts.

President Bollinger just released the following statement in response to the increase in antisemitism across the country. We are grateful to President Bollinger for speaking out against antisemitism. Our team is always here for students.

president.columbia.edu/news/president…

“To have a national effort that is specifically for Black-Jewish people is really comforting.” - Tova Ricardo of CU/BC Hillel

Read more about Hillel International's first-ever cohort that connects & celebrates Black-Jewish stories.
bit.ly/3e1hutj

donate.hillel.org/CBHILLEL Every new and increased gift will be matched this week - up to $45k. Donate now to help us prepare for a return to campus in the fall.

Tonight, Barnard Admissions decisions were officially released 🎉 Help us welcome Barnard College’s newest admits by using the hashtag #WelcomeBC25 !

Mazel tov to CU/BC Hillel on the launch of the Norman E. Alexander Jewish Student Leadership Institute, which will welcome its first cohort in Fall 2021 as a way for students to enhance their leadership skills while exploring key issues affecting global Jewry.

We are excited to launch the Norman E Alexander Jewish Leadership Institute thanks to a generous gift from Gail Alexander Binderman (BC’62) and her children, Daniel (CC’90) and Deborah. The gift was made through the Norman E Alexander Family G Foundation
Columbiabarnardhillel.org/jli

NYC Vaccine List is looking for volunteers for the following:
* Phone banking
* Data entry / clean-up
* Programming: Backend/Data scraping
* Programming: Frontend
* Social media
* Marketing
* Design / UX

And of course financial assistance.

Sign up here: airtable.com/shre9W0Fydcs56…

It was great to work with Penn Hillel to bring B.J. Novak to our students. B.J. - you gave us all a much needed break. Thank you!

Thank you for sharing your reflections Rabbi

Jewish New Yorkers Reflect on an Historic Inauguration Day - with alumni Eric Goldstein and Rabbi Menachem Creditor (he/him) from UJA-Federation of New York Rabbi Rachel Ain and Columbia University senior Tova Ricardo - jewishweek.timesofisrael.com/jewish-new-yor…

Stay safe and mask up - Thanks Veronica! #Here4You

Who is Shana Zionts (DS '10) lighting her chanukiah in honor of this year? Hint: Shana currently works as the Assistant Director of CU/BC Hillel. #JTSHanukkah2020