This program is exclusively for students who identify as Jews of Color.
Sometimes, as Jews of Color, we need a space to be in community with peers who share similar experiences. This program will serve as a pilot for an ongoing cohort of Jewish Students of Color to connect, support one another and troubleshoot issues they face on campus and in the world at large. The cohort will be led by two Springboard Fellows, both of whom are Jews of Color.
Havdalah, marking the end of Shabbat, is a time of reflection separating endings from new beginnings. Join us, on November 7th, to reflect together on the current social climate through journaling, sharing stories, and a much needed celebration of Havdalah. We look forward to connecting with each of you, and hope this can be the beginning of a beautiful JOC Hillel community!
Michaela Williams (she/hers) is originally from Massachusetts and moved to New York City to attend Marymount Manhattan College, where she studied playwriting and psychology. In college, she went to NYU’s Bronfman Center for Jewish Student Life where she was able to combine her love for Judaism and social justice. It was there she decided to become more involved with the Jewish community. She now serves as the Springboard Social Justice Fellow at Columbia/Barnard Hillel. She has also previously served on Hillel International’s Anti-Racism Task Force and led a session for Yom Iyun: A Day of Communal Learning.
Caroline Spikner (she/hers) is a Springboard Innovation Fellow and the Jewish Life Associate at Loyola University. She grew up in Benton Harbor, Michigan and Salt Lake City, Utah. She graduated from Northwestern University in 2018 with a BA in Radio/TV/Film and a minor in Dance. As a student, she worked for Jumpstart Americorps, then continued in education after graduating by teaching English in Beer Sheva, Israel with Masa Israel Teaching Fellows.