Explore Columbia/Barnard Hillel
Columbia/Barnard Hillel works with the vibrant and diverse Jewish communities at Columbia University, Barnard College, and List College. We offer multiple opportunities for involvement and leadership, including trips to Israel, student internships, Jewish education programs, Holiday offerings, and more.Undergraduate Enrollment
6,716 Students
*Percent of population
Graduate Enrollment
22,613 Students
*Percent of population
Jewish Experience
- Served by Hillel Yes
- Religious Services Available Yes
- Rabbi/Jewish Educator on Campus Yes
- Kosher Food Available Yes
- Birthright Israel Participation Yes
- Alt Break Participation No
- Jewish Studies Offered Yes
- Jewish Studies Major or Minor Minor, Major, Other
- Study Abroad in Israel Accepts credit for Israel study abroad
- Israel Fellow Yes
Kosher Dining
Barnard College offers a full kosher meal plan, which is open to students at all of the undergraduate colleges at Columbia University.
Options: University meal plan-no extra cost;Kosher food available nearby
Religious Services
Hillel hosts numerous religious services throughout the week, both daily and Shabbat.
Frequency: Contact this hillel
Additional Campus Information
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- Private/Public Private
- Acceptance Rate 5%
- U.S. Region Northeast
- Commuter/Residential Residential
- Tuition In-State $62,570
- Tuition Out-of-State $62,570
- Out-of-State/Int’l 81% / 16%
- Greek Life Yes
Related Scholarships
Check out some of the scholarships available for Columbia University Jewish undergraduate students.
Bloom Fellowship
The Bloom Fellowship was established in 1998 with the generous gift of Bernard and Muriel Bloom to provide financial assistance to a graduate student in Jewish history. The recipient is chosen from the applicants to the Institute for Israel and Jewish Studies fellowship program.
Hoffman Fellowship
This fellowship provides financial aid to a deserving graduate student pursuing a degree in the study of Jewish history, Hebrew language and literature, Yiddish studies, or Judaism. The recipient is chosen from the applicants to the Institute for Israel and Jewish Studies fellowship program.
Fromer Fellowship
The Fromer Fellowship was established in 1994 with a gift from Dr. Carl Fromer in memory of his mother Irene C. Fromer, and is to be given to a deserving graduate student in Jewish studies researching ancient Jewish history. The recipient is chosen from the applicants to the Institute for Israel and Jewish Studies fellowship program.
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