Judaism & You Fellowships

Judaism & You Fellowships are all about the intersection between your passions, interests, and identities. Fellowships gather to learn, talk, and build community on a weekly basis. Some fellowships are discussion-based while others bring in outside educators and guests to facilitate learning and dialogue. Judaism & You fellowships are open to all Columbia/Barnard undergraduate students. 

 

Check out what we’re offering for Spring 2024.

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Exploring Israel is an 8 week fellowship designed to take a look at many aspects of Israeli society, history, and culture in a welcoming environment with people from many backgrounds. Through speakers, movies, music, food, games, and more… We will look at our identity as it relates to Israel, current events in Israel, Israeli food, music, the conflict, LGBTQ+ life, and Jewish and non-Jewish minorities. No prior knowledge is needed; all are welcome to join us for fun, engaging, and enriching sessions as we Explore Israel.

This fellowship is for you if…you are looking to learn more about Israel, whether you have some background or are looking to learn something new; you are looking open and safe space to ask questions, and a respectful atmosphere for a variety of views; you are looking to spend one evening a week having dinner and getting to know some new friends!
This fellowship meets on…Tuesdays 6:15-7:45 pm, starting January 30
Questions? Reach out to Isaac  and Yakov
This fellowship enjoys an interdisciplinary approach to Judaism. By placing the Core Curriculum or other fields of modern life and study in conversation with Jewish thought, we enhance our Jewish selves. We engage in weekly discussions led by world-renowned educators, thereby creating a warm community of Jewish learning and living.
This fellowship meets on…Mondays at 7:30 pm
Questions? Reach out to Rabbi Hain

Each individual has their own, ever changing relationship with God, that evolves as we do. Judaism & God is a space to delve deeper into not only your personal relationship with God today, but also our rich tradition of questioning and wrestling with God. Together we’ll explore the intersection of faith, theodicy, and interactions between the mundane and the divine. Each session will include dinner and discussion. Students of all backgrounds are welcome!
This fellowship is for you if…You find yourself thinking about God and your relationship with God, you’re wrestling with questions related to God, you want a warm and accepting space to talk openly about God.
This fellowship meets on…Tuesdays 6-7:30 pm
Questions? Reach out to Rabbi Leah
This fellowship explores the relationship between Judaism and medicine by exploring various aspects of each realm such as bioethics and considering how they connect and relate. We’ll meet approximately six times throughout the semester to investigate these concepts, hear from experts in the field, and learn from and with one another.

This fellowship is for you if… you’re pre-med or studying STEM and want to learn about its relationship to Judaism, you’re curious about big questions in Judaism and medicine, you want to prioritize Jewish learning in the context of science
This fellowship meets on… Tuesdays 6:30-8 pm, starting February 13
Questions? Reach out to Rebecca

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 is for you if…you’re trying to be a morning person, you’re looking to set a morning routine, you like to move your body,  you like coffee
This fellowship meets on…Tuesdays 9-10 am
Questions? Reach out to Maia

Love to cook? Love to eat? Explore the world of Jewish food, while building your ultimate menu! Each week, we’ll learn about the history and culinary traditions of a new Jewish community, all while sampling their cuisine and giving you the tools to make many of the featured recipes at home. No prior cooking or Jewish knowledge is necessary – you’ll learn during the sessions. Featured cuisines include (but are not limited to!) Turkish, Polish, Moroccan, Russian, and Ethiopian. At the end of the semester, you’ll have a recipe box filled with delicious dishes to share with friends and family on Shabbat, holidays, and all year round! 

This fellowship meets on…Mondays 6:30-8 pm
Questions? Reach out to Navah

Do you love Shabbat dinner and connecting with people? Join the inaugural Shabbat Lab, a combination cohort and leadership experience! We’ll combine Jewish wisdom and inspiration with new sociological approaches to community building and gathering and put our learning into practice every week at Kraft Shabbat Dinner. Additionally, you will co-host at least two Kraft Shabbat Dinners this semester. 

This fellowship is for you if… you are passionate about bringing people together, you like to be creative, experiment and think outside the box, you look forward to Friday night all week!
This fellowship meets on… The following Fridays: 2/9, 2/16, 3/22, 4/5 from 11:00-12:30 pm, plus Shabbat lunch together on 4/13
Questions? Reach out to Rabbi Leah, Rebecca, or Maia

 

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