About Columbia
Columbia/Barnard Hillel is one of the most vibrant Jewish communities on any campus. With hundreds of programs, dozens of student groups, and a beautiful center, our offerings including: Culture, Education, Israel, Performing Arts, Publications, Social, Religious Life and Tzedek (social action.) Visit our website to see the full breadth and depth of what we have to offer!
10000 Undergrads
18000 Graduates
3000* (30%)Jewish Undergrads(Percent of Population)
5000* (28%)Jewish Graduates(Percent of Population)
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"first_namestaff": "James",
"last_namestaff": "Levin",
"full_namestaff": "James Levin",
"title": "Chief Operating Officer",
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"do_not_call": "False",
"phone_work": "212-854-0453",
"phone_fax": null,
"email1": "james.levin@hillel.columbia.edu",
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},
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"TuitionFeesOutState": "47246",
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There is currently no Hillel affiliated organization on this campus.
For more information on Jewish life on this campus, contact the university's student/religious life department.
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