Both Columbia and Barnard offer many credit courses in different areas of Jewish study, including Hebrew and Yiddish language and literature, rabbinics, Jewish philosophy and history. The Columbia Hillel sponsors extracurricular classes, including Philosophy, Hebrew, Talmud, Bible, Basic Judaism, Yiddish, and so much more. Every week, many students attend our Wednesday Night Learning Program where both a study partner and refreshments are provided. It boasts a great collection of Judaica and all students are welcome. The Kosher dining program is located at Barnard College and serves the entire University community.
Students can join the meal plan or pay on a cash basis.
Meals are available seven days a week, including Shabbat. Barnard Dining Services run the program. Rabbi Charles Sheer supervises the kashrut. The near-by Jewish Theological Seminary has a kosher cafeteria. In addition, many local supermarkets carry a wide variety of kosher foods.