We do not believe that Jewish students should leave
@Columbia
. We do believe that the University and the City need to do more to ensure the safety of our students.
For months, fellow students have denied our lived experience. As we wrap up a semester of violence and antisemitism, we, the Jewish students at Columbia University who ARE deeply connected to our People and culture, would like to speak in our name.
Please take a moment to read
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
Earlier this week, I had the honor of attending the 20th anniversary celebration of the Kraft Center for Jewish Student Life, the hub for
@cbhillel
. We are so lucky to have such a vibrant space for Barnard and Columbia students to gather, worship, and be in community.
The University is proud to launch a Dual Degree Program with Tel Aviv University, which allows students to study at two elite research universities,
@TelAvivUni
and
@ColumbiaGS
and earn 2 degrees in 4 years. Applications for fall 2020 are now open.
Mazal tov to the recipients of the 2024 AJC Sharon Greene Award for Campus Advocacy!
👏Noa Fay, representing
@CBHillel
👏Micah Gritz, representing
@JewishonCampus_
👏Hanna Veiler, representing
@JSUDeutschland
Every year at
#AJCGloFo
, we honor remarkable students who fight
We are inspired by the work being done by
@UJAfedNY
and happy to participate in the
#MatzahChallenge
UJA will receive $18 for every post with
#MatzahChallenge
Retweet or post your own message to help our friends at UJA Federation of NY. Happy Passover!
Thanks to
@cbhillel
for hosting me for 2 days of outstanding conversations with students, faculty, and alumni on Israel, the US-Israel relationship, Middle East issues, and prospects for peace. I like nothing more than open, respectful, searching dialogue with bright young minds.
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.
We launched a page to track where our students are so we can keep in touch. The page also includes info about our emergency fund for
@Columbia
and
@BarnardCollege
students as well as resources for those who are food insecure.
Mazel Tov to GS/JTS student Bennett Decker, recipient of the Hacham Lev Award from
@KeshetGLBTJews
and dinner co-chairs,
@AbbyChavaStein
and Columbia alum Lee Goldberg
David Treatman '20GS, one of the youngest
#Broadway
producers ever, embarks on reinventing the bright lights of Broadway and live entertainment on and off stage.
#OwlTogether2020
#RoarLions2020
Big news! Last night, Robert Kraft announced a $2.5 million endowment gift from
@Jonathan_Lavine
and family. Our Exec Director position is now the Lavine Family Executive Director
Our initial allocation has been filled but thanks to the generosity of our alumni, the emergency fund is open again. If you are in financial need, please fill out the form as soon as possible.
We launched a page to track where our students are so we can keep in touch. The page also includes info about our emergency fund for
@Columbia
and
@BarnardCollege
students as well as resources for those who are food insecure.
Congrats to the newly admitted
@Columbia
and
@BarnardCollege
students. Have questions about Jewish life on campus? Be in touch with members of our team
In partnership with
@UJAfedNY
and
@AfyaFoundation
we are collecting supplies that will be distributed to areas impacted by Hurricane Dorian. Please drop off any of these supplies at the Kraft Center - 606 w115th street
@columbia
and
@barnard
early decision admits went out tonight. Did you get in? Know someone who did? Let us know and we’ll send them a welcome package. Reply, DM or send them here:
"
@cbhillel
provided the materials to make this beaded mask chain...I love wearing my mask chain around because I get to send a message to everyone I pass that I wear a mask to keep our entire community safe! Stay safe and
#MaskUpBarnard
!" —Veronica Leifer '21