Schnitzel Sandwich Making October 21 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Join us in making schnitzel sandwiches & playing Israeli games! Learn More
Klezmer Band Final Rehearsal October 21 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm Last rehearsal before showcase Learn More
Onward Q&A Panel October 22 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Hear from alumni on why Onward is the right program for YOU! Learn More
Krav & Kesher Cohort October 23 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Krav & Kesher Cohort Join us for Krav & Kesher, a cohort-based Krav Maga learning experience where you and other UMD students will gather for a weekly dinner, learn about situational awareness and de-escalation, and hit the mats to learn some self-defense. This cohort requires a signup and will meet for 4 weeks. Loading… Learn More
Wine and Cheese Senior Night October 23 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Join us as we taste a red, white and rose and learn how to taste wine like an adult! Learn More
Night Seder October 23 @ 9:00 pm - 10:45 pm Night Seder Come learn with Maryland Beit Midrash every Thursday at 9:00pm! Snacks provided. Learn More
Kol Yisrael: Zionism(s) – Learning Cohort October 27 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Kol Yisrael: Zionism(s) – Learning Cohort Join us for a 6-week learning cohort about the history of Israel and Zionism! Meet with your peers each week for an hour and a half to deep dive into history and modern events while discussing complex and controversial topics. Dinner is provided each week! These sessions will run from Monday, October 20 until Monday, November […] Learn More
Blood Drive October 28 @ 9:00 am - 5:30 pm American Red Cross blood drive at Maryland Hillel. Learn More
Krav & Kesher Cohort October 30 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Krav & Kesher Cohort Join us for Krav & Kesher, a cohort-based Krav Maga learning experience where you and other UMD students will gather for a weekly dinner, learn about situational awareness and de-escalation, and hit the mats to learn some self-defense. This cohort requires a signup and will meet for 4 weeks. Loading… Learn More
3Strands x JSU Freshmen October 30 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Challah Bake with JSU and Freshmen! Learn More
Night Seder October 30 @ 9:00 pm - 10:45 pm Night Seder Come learn with Maryland Beit Midrash every Thursday at 9:00pm! Snacks provided. Learn More
Neshama Purim-in-October Shabbat October 31 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Come in your costumes and join us for Kabbalat Shabbat and hamantaschen! Learn More
Sharaka Panel November 2 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Sharaka, meaning "partnership" in Arabic, is an NGO founded in 2020 by young leaders from Israel and the Gulf states following the Abraham Accords to transform diplomacy into real, grassroots connections. Sharaka fosters Arab-Jewish collaboration through cultural exchange, interfaith dialogue, and international delegations to Israel, the UAE, Bahrain, and Morocco. Sharaka engages with elected officials […] Learn More
Neshama Paint Night November 3 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm A social event with painting and snacks for people to hang out and socialize. Learn More
Kol Yisrael: Zionism(s) – Learning Cohort November 3 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Kol Yisrael: Zionism(s) – Learning Cohort Join us for a 6-week learning cohort about the history of Israel and Zionism! Meet with your peers each week for an hour and a half to deep dive into history and modern events while discussing complex and controversial topics. Dinner is provided each week! These sessions will run from Monday, October 20 until Monday, November […] Learn More
Open Israeli Dance Session November 3 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Come join us to learn and do some Israeli folk dances with us! No previous dance experience necessary. Learn More
Liz Hirsh Naftali November 4 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Join us at UMD to hear Liz Hirsh Naftali, great-aunt of 3-year-old hostage Abigail Mor Edan, share her story and mission to bring peace and healing. Author of Saving Abigail and an essential advocate for helping bring home all of the hostages. Loading… Learn More
Freshmen Challah Bake November 4 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Join us to bake challah and meet other freshmen! Learn More
JStreet House Meeting November 4 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Come connect, share, and build community around Israel-Palestine conversations on campus. Snacks provided! Learn More
Ruach! Bonfire November 5 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm Ruach will be hosting a bonfire on November 5th from 4:30 to 6:00! Come to socialize and for smores! Learn More
Krav & Kesher Cohort November 6 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Krav & Kesher Cohort Join us for Krav & Kesher, a cohort-based Krav Maga learning experience where you and other UMD students will gather for a weekly dinner, learn about situational awareness and de-escalation, and hit the mats to learn some self-defense. This cohort requires a signup and will meet for 4 weeks. Loading… Learn More
Night Seder November 6 @ 9:00 pm - 10:45 pm Night Seder Come learn with Maryland Beit Midrash every Thursday at 9:00pm! Snacks provided. Learn More
Kol Yisrael: Zionism(s) – Learning Cohort November 10 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Kol Yisrael: Zionism(s) – Learning Cohort Join us for a 6-week learning cohort about the history of Israel and Zionism! Meet with your peers each week for an hour and a half to deep dive into history and modern events while discussing complex and controversial topics. Dinner is provided each week! These sessions will run from Monday, October 20 until Monday, November […] Learn More
Neshama x MBM Night Seder November 10 @ 7:45 pm - 9:00 pm Neshama x Maryland Beit Midrash collab night seder! Beit Midrash board members will give a short "Beit Midrash 101" session explaining what books are in the beit midrash and how to best approach them. Afterwards, everyone is encouraged to sit down with a partner and learn, and MBM and Neshama board members will be available […] Learn More
Jews in Greek Life Interest Event November 11 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Interested in joining a Greek organization? Come learn what it’s like to be Jewish and part of Greek Life! Meet upperclassmen who are active in both their fraternities or sororities and in Hillel. This is a great opportunity for students planning to rush in the spring to hear personal stories, ask questions, and build connections. Learn More
Maryland Beit Midrash Board Meeting November 13 @ 8:15 pm - 9:00 pm Maryland Beit Midrash board meeting Learn More
Night Seder November 13 @ 9:00 pm - 10:45 pm Night Seder Come learn with Maryland Beit Midrash every Thursday at 9:00pm! Snacks provided. Learn More
Maryland Torah Bowl 2025 November 14 - November 15 A friendly quiz-bowl-style test of your Torah knowledge! Learn More
Sigd- An Ethiopian Israeli Holiday! November 14 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Join Us for a Celebration of Sigd (Hebrew: סיגד)! The Ethiopian Jewish holiday celebrated on the 29th of Cheshvan, fifty days after Yom Kippur. Recognized since 2008 as a national holiday in Israel, Sigd is a time of renewal, reflection, and unity. Our guest speaker, Yonatan Eyov, will share his personal insights and stories about […] Learn More
Neshama Shabbat Lunch November 15 @ 12:15 pm - 1:30 pm Following Neshama Shacharit and Kiddish with Kedma, join Neshama for Shabbat lunch in the Beit Midrash. Learn More
JSU Poke Bowl Night November 16 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm JSU is hosting a Poke Bowl Night, providing students with an opportunity to create their own poke bowls by going to different stations Participants will enter the event space, receive a bowl, and walk through a buffet style tables to build their bowl. After completing their bowls, attendees will be encouraged to sit, eat, and […] Learn More
Kol Yisrael: Zionism(s) – Learning Cohort November 17 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Kol Yisrael: Zionism(s) – Learning Cohort Join us for a 6-week learning cohort about the history of Israel and Zionism! Meet with your peers each week for an hour and a half to deep dive into history and modern events while discussing complex and controversial topics. Dinner is provided each week! These sessions will run from Monday, October 20 until Monday, November […] Learn More
Kedma ZUMBA November 17 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm All girls zumba $5 a person (Venmo to be provided by Kedma team) Learn More
North Campus Shabbat w/ Ruach Services November 20 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Join us in North Campus for food and services! Learn More
Neshama Post-NTT S’more Night November 20 @ 7:15 pm - 8:15 pm A campfire in front of the Hillel building with s'mores. Learn More
Klezmer Band Optional Rehearsal November 20 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Jazzy Hanukkah Songs Optional Rehearsal Learn More
Night Seder November 20 @ 9:00 pm - 10:45 pm Night Seder Come learn with Maryland Beit Midrash every Thursday at 9:00pm! Snacks provided. Learn More
Phi Sigma Sigma Shabbat Dinner November 21 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm We (Hillel Greek Life Fellows) will host our chapter at our chapter house for shabbat dinner. Learn More
North Campus Shabbat November 21 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Join us for Shabbat and connect with other freshmen before the semester wraps up! Learn More
Adamah Eco-Shabbat Dinner November 21 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm Join Adamah for a Thanksgiving themed eco-shabbat dinner at 8pm in the Landmark media room! Learn More
Capital Camps Staff Bagel Brunch November 23 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Calling all Capital Camps staff! Join us on Sunday, November 23 for our annual bagel brunch at Hillel! Come grab a bagel, donut, and coffee on camp and hang with CCRC people. Open to staff at UMD and staff visiting for the weekend! RSVP link to come. Reach out to Ilana K with any questions! Learn More
Kol Yisrael: Zionism(s) – Learning Cohort November 24 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Kol Yisrael: Zionism(s) – Learning Cohort Join us for a 6-week learning cohort about the history of Israel and Zionism! Meet with your peers each week for an hour and a half to deep dive into history and modern events while discussing complex and controversial topics. Dinner is provided each week! These sessions will run from Monday, October 20 until Monday, November […] Learn More
Kedma Food Bag Packaging November 24 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Package food to be distributed to homeless Learn More
Office/Dining Hall CLOSED November 25 @ 2:30 pm - November 30 @ 5:00 pm Closed for Thanksgiving break. Last meal served on Tuesday during lunch (11:30am-2:30pm). Learn More
(GREEK, PRIVATE) TEP Sunday Night Football & Wings November 30 @ 8:00 pm - 9:15 pm Join TEP for football, wings, and a spiel on Birthright with Dan. Learn More
Maryland Matmidot December 1 @ 5:15 pm - 9:00 pm Women's learning in the Beit Midrash with upperclasswoman-underclasswoman pairings! Please reach out to Ellia Ferneau or Matan Kruskal for details or to be paired up. Learn More
JSU Board Transition Meeting December 1 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm JSU Executive Board transition meeting. Learn More
Birthright Sign-up Bash! December 2 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Join us at Ledo's Pizza from 6pm-7:30pm Wednesday, December 3! Bring a laptop, phone, or tablet, and get ready to sign up for YOUR summer in Israel! Pizza and swag will be there for you, with an extra gift for anyone who has already signed up! Birthright Israel registration opens December 2 here! Learn More
(PRIVATE) Israel Discovered: Israel-Palestine 101 December 3 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Pre Trip meeting & educational crash course. Learn More
Night Seder December 4 @ 9:00 pm - 10:45 pm Night Seder Come learn with Maryland Beit Midrash every Thursday at 9:00pm! Snacks provided. Learn More
Neshamaton December 5 - December 6 It's the Shabbat of the year! Following our usual 6pm Friday night services (plus Awkward Hour), Neshamanicks will be hosting each other for Shabbat dinner. Sign up to host or attend a dinner! We will have Shacharit on Saturday morning, followed by Kiddush and lunch at Hillel. Finally, if Shabbat ever ends, we will have […] Learn More
Rabbi Poleyeff Scholar In Residence December 5 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Dinner and Learn with Rabbi Poleyeff Learn More
Senior Shabbat December 5 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Calling all seniors! Join us for a Shabbat to celebrate the Class of 2026! Learn More
Rabbi Poleyeff Scholar In Residence December 6 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Poleyeff Learn More
(GREEK, PRIVATE) AEPhi Jellycat Exchange December 6 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm This event is a festive Jellycat gift exchange in which members bring a wrapped Jellycat to be exchanged in a randomized, surprise-style swap. The gathering is designed to celebrate the holiday season warmly and inclusively. Come for traditional Hanukkah foods including latkes, sweets, and drinks! Learn More
Chanukah Chagigah December 6 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Come celebrate Chanukkah a little early with a DJ, snacks, and good vibes! Learn More
Mitzpeh Magazine Launch Event December 7 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Mitzpeh is planning an end of the semester event to launch the Mitzpeh Fall 25’ magazine. We are hoping to hold the event this Sunday, December 7, from approximately 10:00 a.m to 12:00 p.m, though we are flexible with exact timing if needed. Learn More
Mitzpeh’s Chanukah Market December 7 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Student Groups will be vendors at an indoor Chanukah market, promoting their work, giving away merch, and food! Learn More
Freshmen Chanukah Party! December 8 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm The Hillel Freshmen Leadership Fellowship is hosting a Hanukkah Freshmen Party! We will be serving latkes, host an edible menorah making competition, and lighting! Learn More
TFI Art/Mural Making event December 8 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Join TFI for a mural design and paint night! Learn More
(GREEK, PRIVATE) Sammy Chanukah Party December 10 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Chanukah party at Sammy! Learn More
(GREEK, PRIVATE) SDT Chanukah Candle Lighting December 11 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Join SDT for the first night of Chanukah with a candle lighting and Chanukah treats! Learn More
Night Seder December 11 @ 9:00 pm - 10:45 pm Night Seder Come learn with Maryland Beit Midrash every Thursday at 9:00pm! Snacks provided. Learn More
Kedma Chinese Shabbat December 12 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Chinese Shabbat dinner for those who signed up and paid before Shabbat. Learn More
Neshama Chanukah Candles/Ice Cream Study Break December 14 @ 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm Join Neshama for our favorite study break tradition: ice cream and friends! Plus a late Chanukah candle lighting! Learn More
Finals Fuel Up: Donut Stress December 15 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am Grab a cup of coffee, hot chocolate, and donuts on Hillel! Good luck with finals, Terps! Learn More
Night Seder December 18 @ 9:00 pm - 10:45 pm Night Seder Come learn with Maryland Beit Midrash every Thursday at 9:00pm! Snacks provided. Learn More
Kol Sasson Album Recording January 16, 2026 - January 23, 2026 Kol Sasson is planning to record our next album in Hillel during the selected dates. Michael Chernak will be communicating further details with Dawn Savage. Learn More
Scholar in Residence – Dr. Nechama Price January 26, 2026 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Kedma Scholar in Residence Event Learn More
Scholar in Residence – Rabbi Moshe Poleyeff January 30, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Kedma Scholar in Residence Event Learn More
Maryland Sefarim Sale February 9, 2026 Come buy sefarim/Jewish books at unbeatable prices! Learn More
Scholar in Residence – Rav Horn February 13, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Dinner + Learn with Rav Horn Learn More
Scholar in Residence – Rav Horn February 14, 2026 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Lunch and Learn with Rav Horn Learn More
NHBT Player Dinner April 16, 2026 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm All times are approximate and subject to change. Learn More
NHBT Shabbat Dinner April 17, 2026 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm All times are approximate and subject to change. Learn More
NHBT Shabbat Lunch April 18, 2026 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm All times are approximate and subject to change. Learn More
NHBT Seudah Shlishit April 18, 2026 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm All times are approximate and subject to change. Learn More
NHBT Closing BBQ April 19, 2026 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm All times are approximate and subject to change. Learn More
Night Seder April 23, 2026 @ 9:00 pm - 10:45 pm Come learn with Maryland Beit Midrash every Thursday at 9:00pm! Snacks provided. Learn More
