Shabbat at Kraft

 

Kraft Shabbat Dinner

Join us for Kraft Shabbat Dinner, every Friday during the academic year at the Kraft Center! For this week’s details, check out our Instagram  (@cbhillel). To save your seat, text “shabbat” to 917-717-5528.
New to KraftTexts? Our sign up system is easy to use! Text “hi” to 917-717-5528, follow the prompts, then text “shabbat” to RSVP.

Kraft Shabbat Dinner is a free gift for Columbia/Barnard/MSM undergraduates.  Reach out to [email protected] with any questions.  Please fill out this form to register any guests entering the Kraft Center over the course of shabbat.

Graduate students are invited to join The Grad Network for monthly Shabbat dinners. Reach out to [email protected] for more information about opportunities for Jewish graduate students.

Shabbat Services

Shabbat services are hosted weekly by our three religious communities (Conservative, Orthodox, and Reform). For the most up to date information about service locations and times, please check our Instagram, @cbhillel.

FAQ’s

What do I wear to Kraft Shabbat Dinner?
Anything, really. Wear whatever makes you most comfortable!

How do I swipe into the Kraft Center on Shabbat?
All students MUST bring their ID to access the Kraft Center, even on Shabbat. A security guard will ask for your ID before you can pass through the security gates.

What if I have a guest?
If you’re bringing a guest, you must fill out the Shabbat visitor form by Friday at noon (link in bio). Make sure your guest(s) brings a photo ID.

What happens after dinner?
The Kraft Center is open until midnight. Dessert is on the 2nd Floor after dinner. Chat, play a board game, hang out – stay as long as you’d like!

Where is the Kraft Center?
606 W. 115th St (between Broadway and Riverside), right across the street from Schapiro Hall.

Other Important Shabbat Information

Kraft Center Shabbat Visitor Form

Columbia University Sabbath Observer List