Join The Grad Network community for a fun afternoon run. Our run begins 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 17 at The Kraft Center and ends at Breads Bakery, where we'll enjoy delicious pastries and warm beverages. This route is approximately 3 miles. We intend to stay as a group throughout the run and maintain a 9:30-10 min/mile pace.
Students are welcome to drop off bags and other belongings at the Kraft Center prior to the run.
Anyone is welcome to skip the run and meet up for treats at Breads Bakery. We expect to arrive at Breads Bakery around 9:40 a.m.
This run is hosted by The Grad Network Advisory Board: Mor & Yaffa
Meet up with fellow Jewish grad students for a night of trivia on the Upper West Side! We'll meet test our knowledge, collaborate, and have fun with new friends! Registration includes two drink vouchers and game play.
Space is limited- RSVP by noon November 16 to reserve your spot.
This experience is generously subsidized by The Columbia/Barnard Hillel Annual Fund.
Join The Grad Network and Mailman Jewish Student Association for an afternoon spent preparing for Shabbat. Create homemade Shabbat candles, gather the Shabbat essentials, and register for a OneTable Host to receive funding for your own home-hosted Shabbat meal.
Questions? Reach out to Jane, The Grad Network Engagement Manager.
Join The Grad Network community 6:40 p.m. November 21 for a Havdalah service on the steps of the New York Public Library, followed by ice skating in Bryant Park. Registration includes skate rentals and access to the rink.
If your Shabbat practice does not allow for you to get to the New York Public Library by 6:40 p.m., you are still welcome to join us for ice skating. We plan to begin skating around 7 p.m., and you are welcome to arrive anytime after then.
This experience is generously subsidized by The Columbia/Barnard Hillel Annual Fund.
Following a miraculous victory this summer in NY, The Grad Network and Young Alumni communities are invited to begin Hanukkah celebrations with a Knicks watch party. Join us for heavy appetizers, drinks, exciting raffle prizes, and cheering for the Knicks.
7 p.m. December 1 | The Kraft Center, Rennert Hall
Advanced Registration required. Registration includes food, drinks, special swag, and a raffle ticket.
If you are a graduate student interested in attending and unable to pay the registration fee, please email Melissa.
Young alumni should email Rachel at rachel.laufer@hillel.columbia.edu with any quesitons.
This event is generously subsidized by the Columbia/Barnard Hillel Annual Fund.
Leading up to Mega Shabbat (Dec. 4), we're hosting a variety of experiences connected to Shabbat ritual and practice. During this Ritual Lab workshop, create a one-of-a-kind Kiddush Cup using the technique of glass etching. No prior experience or knowledge is needed to participate!
Space is limited. Register to reserve your materials
We'll begin the workshops by examining texts connected to Kiddush and then move into a guided art workshop. Dinner will be provided.
We’re braiding 300 Challahs for Mega Shabbat! Come when you can to help make Mega Shabbat delicious!
Email Melissa to let us know you’re coming!
Mega Shabbat is Columbia/Barnard Hillel's largest shabbat dinner of the year! Mega Shabbat is on Friday, December 4, at the Levien Gymnasium. Doors open at 6 p.m., dinner will begin at 6:30 p.m.
RSVP here to reserve your seat!
This Shabbat meal is open to all undergrad students, grad students, faculty, and staff at Columbia, Barnard, and Teachers College. If you would like to bring a guest, please register your guest on this form.
Any questions? Email Shabbat@hillel.columbia.edu
In partnership with Chabad at Columbia, The Grad Network Advisory Board, Jewish Employee Resource Group. Does your group want to partner with us on Mega Shabbat? Email shabbat@hillel.columbia.edu.
Mega Shabbat is in loving memory of Myra H. Kraft. This Shabbat dinner is at no-cost to guests because of generous gifts from the Myra Kraft Shabbat Fund and The Columbia/Barnard Hillel Annual Fund.
