Alternative Breaks

We are excited to announce our Winter & Spring 2024 travel opportunities!


Once Upon a Time in Hollywood – LA – Dec 31-Jan 4
Feeling like you could use a little sunshine?? Us too! Join Shana and Rebecca in LA for a few sun-filled days of restoration, exploration, and fun.  From museums to beaches, and maybe even an amusement part, kick of 2024 with a few rejuvenating days in LA!

This trip is heavily subsidized by Columbia/Barnard Hillel with a program fee of $550. All flights, hotel, tickets, and most meals are covered. You’ll fly into LA anytime on December 31 and we’ll officially start as a group on January 1. Reach out to Shana and Rebecca with any questions.

Peruse & Schmooze with Southern Jews – Atlanta – Jan 7-11
From the Empire State to the Empire State of the South! Join Hannah, Isaac, and a fantastic group of your Columbia/Barnard peers on a fun-filled trip to Atlanta, Georgia this winter break. We will explore the richness of Southern Jewry, learn about Civil Rights history, and enjoy all the fun Atlanta has to offer! Pros: great people and a great time. Cons: we can’t think of any.

This trip is heavily subsidized by Columbia/Barnard Hillel with a program fee of $475. All flights, hotel, tickets, and most meals are covered. Reach out to Hannah and Isaac with any questions.

New Friends, New Places, New York – NYC – Jan 11-14
Calling all first years!! Kick off your spring semester by making new friends and exploring new parts of NYC. Rabbi Leah, Maia, and Yakov can’t wait to share some of our favorite restaurants, shows and museums with you! This weekend cohort experience will begin on Thursday evening and go through Sunday afternoon. You’ll book and pay for your own flight back to NYC, landing by 2 pm.

This trip is heavily subsidized by Columbia/Barnard Hillel with a program fee of $150. Excursions, hotel and two meals a day are covered. Reach out to Rabbi Leah , Maia, and Yakov with any questions.

Columbia/Barnard Hillel is committed to creating experiences for all students, regardless of financial capabilities. If the cost of a trip is prohibitive, further subsidies are available. Please reach out to Shana Zionts, Associate Director, as soon as you apply so that we can figure out a plan that works for you. No one will be turned away due to financial need.

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SPRING BREAK TRIP APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED!