Fellowships are cohort based, conversation rich opportunities to build community and learn together in a low-stakes environment.
Fellowships are guided by three core ideas:
Lishma: Learning just for fun no homework, no stress.
Hevra: Connect with your people make new friends, strengthen your connections across our community
Torah: Jewish wisdom for our time. Get inspired by timeless texts and traditions..
Check out what fellowships we’re offering this semester!
Want to bring new habits and routines into your life? Are you looking for a like-minded community of people to encourage you in that? In this fellowship we’ll explore and establish morning rituals and routines that are grounded in Jewish texts, traditions, practices and values. Together we’ll go to work out classes, practice mindfulness, exercise gratitude, find new recipes, journal and most importantly build connections with ourselves and one another. This fellowship will meet on Wednesday mornings starting February 18th, from 9am-10am. Have any questions? Reach out to Rachel@hillel.columbia.edu.
This fellowship is for you if you’re into wellness, workouts, coffee with friends, and exploring ways to incorporate Jewishness into your morning routine.
This fellowships meets on Wednesdays, (:00-10:00 AM, starting on February 11th. Reach out to Rachel with any questions.
The first Jew to go to space was a Soviet cosmonaut in 1969! There has been an Israeli flag on the moon since 2019! The ancient rabbis practiced astrology! The term “science fiction” was coined by a Jewish writer! NASA was built by a team of Jewish and Nazi scientists!
This fellowship is for you if you want to discuss these facts and more this semester in Judaism & Space! Whether you’re drawn to the Jewish perspective on space or the space perspective on Judaism, you’ll bring so much to our conversations of history, text, astronomy, and ritual. No background in rocket science or rabbinic literature required – Just curiosity, wonder, and an appreciation for Judaism’s lunar calendar!
This fellowship meets on Wednesday evenings at 6:00-7:30, starting January 28th. Reach out to Liana Slomka (liana@hillel.columbia.edu) or Naomi Borodin (neb2167@barnard.edu) with any questions.
A fellowship exploring the intersections of sex, pleasure, intimacy, and Jewish tradition on your own terms. We’ll dive into biblical and rabbinic texts, modern theology, and our own lives—asking big questions like: Does “the one” exist? What is intimacy? Where do queer people show up in tradition? What makes relationships healthy? How do we craft consent? We’ll explore queer theology, Jewish obligation and even go on a field trip!
This fellowship is for you if you’re curious about Judaism’s perspective on sex, love, and romance no matter your gender, sex, orientation or relationship status. No “right answers,” no prescribed practice—just a safe space to explore Torah, challenge assumptions, and find your place in the conversation.
This fellowship meets on Mondays, beginning January 26.
Questions? Reach out to Reb Sarah (sp4619@columbia.edu)
The iEngage (Judaism & Israel) seminar explores pressing issues in Judaism, Israel, and peoplehood, inspired by our partnership with the Shalom Hartman Institute. Students selected for this fellowship will frame our discussions through values-based conversations, rather than politics or advocacy talking points.
This fellowship is for you if you want to explore your relationship with Israel in a new way, through open conversations with students across the political and religious spectrum. This seminar is intended for members of the classes of 2026, 2027, and 2028, who have already spent time in Israel.
This fellowship meets on Tuesdays from 6:30-8:15pm and will hopefully include a week in Jerusalem following exams. Reach out to Navah.
Oh. My. God! (gosh?)
When was the last time you had a conversation about God? Yesterday? Never? In Judaism & God, we will discuss with curiosity and openness the role, figure, and idea of God in our religion and culture. Whether you love talking about the divine or it makes you want to scurry out of the room, all perspectives on God are welcome. We will explore big questions through different mediums like art, music, and games – all while enjoying brunch together.
This fellowship is for you if you’re excited to explore Judaism’s many perspectives on the Divine and the role God plays (or doesn’t appear to play) in Jewish texts, history, and our lives today. No prior Jewish education or experience is expected or required. Big questions and hot takes are welcome.
This fellowship will meet on Friday mornings from 11-12:30. Roll into Shabbat with some spiritual conversations and good brunch with us!
Questions! Reach out to Audrey or Jasmine.
