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Social justice is one of the major offerings of Jewish life at
Columbia and Barnard. Tzedek Hillel provides a venue in which students
can integrate Jewish values and actively pursuing tikkun olam (the repair
of the world). Through Tzedek Hillel students can participate in
community service, activism, education and develop partnerships with
campus and neighborhood agencies. In addition to groups dedicated to
specific issues, Tzedek Hillel offers general programming where students
can continue to explore the connections between Judaism and social
justice.
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| *GENERAL TZEDEK (SOCIAL JUSTICE) PROGRAMS - Stay informed about all general and Hillel - Wide Programs related to Israel |
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| Alternative Spring Break - is an intensive week of service and study. Students travel to a developing country (most recently Honduras) to do hands-on work with community based projects, learn about grassroots sustainable development, and explore how this work is integral to what it means to be a Jew. This program is in partnership with American Jewish World Service. |
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| Kraft Clothing Pantry - provides Columbia/Barnard students with the opportunity to serve their community. The pantry offers clothing to homeless and low income families from the New York area. |
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| Progressive Jewish Alliance - offers a Jewish perspective on social justice issues and organizes within Hillel, on campus and throughout the city on topics ranging from socially responsible investing to immigrant rights. PJA aids the Columbia/Barnard Jewish and activist communities in being resources for each other. |
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| Project Sunshine - initiatives Kids Krafts and Book Buddies build connections between students and children in local hospitals. Volunteers can create craft projects, read one-on-one with kids and paint colorful murals. |
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| Project for the Homeless - staffs local synagogue shelters five nights a week. Students work in pairs and spend the night at the shelter. This project is in conjunction with Community Impact. |
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