Yom Kippur Prison Project Training October 8, 2024 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Come meet your group and prepare to visit prison for Yom Kippur. Learn More
NHBT Technology Meeting October 9, 2024 @ 5:15 pm - 7:00 pm Nhbt tech team meeting to discuss planning for the tournament Learn More
Survivor Watch Party October 9, 2024 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Survivor Watch Party Come join and watch Survivor with friends! Learn More
Neshama Torah Talks October 10, 2024 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Neshama Torah Talks Join Neshama for weekly Thursday night learning. Learn More
Yom Kippur October 11, 2024 - October 12, 2024 Maryland Hillel will offer a variety of programming, services, and break fast meals for Yom Kippur. There will be Reform, Conservative, and Orthodox services. More information about signing up for events, services, and meals will be coming soon! Learn More
North Campus Pre-Fast Shabbat: Oakland Hall 0318 October 11, 2024 @ 5:00 pm - 6:15 pm Stuff your faces with delicious food as we prepare to fast together for the next 25 hours! Dinner will start at 5PM and we can walk over to services together afterwards! RSVP HERE Learn More
JStreet GBM October 14, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm JStreet UMD's first general body meeting! Learn More
JSU Freshman Committee Bake Sale October 15, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm A bake sale to raise money for JSU! Baked goods made by the JSU Freshman Committee for everyones enjoyment! Learn More
Kol Yisrael: History of Zionism October 15, 2024 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Kol Yisrael: History of Zionism Join us for a 6 week class to learn about the history of Zionism from a multitude of perspectives. Dinner of course will be served each week. Learn More
Achshav: Let’s talk about Israeli current events October 15, 2024 @ 5:00 pm - 6:15 pm Achshav: Let’s talk about Israeli current events Join us for a weekly discussion on the current happenings with Israel. Dinner included! Learn More
Sukkot October 16, 2024 - October 23, 2024 Join us in our sukkah all Sukkot long! Maryland Hillel will have a sukkah up at the back of our building and you can also find us around campus in our pop-up sukkah! More events will be posted soon. Please note, Maryland Hillel offices will be closed Thursday, October 17, Friday, October 18, Thursday, October […] Learn More
Survivor Watch Party October 16, 2024 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Survivor Watch Party Come join and watch Survivor with friends! Learn More
Shabbat @ Hillel – Sushi in the Sukkah October 18, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Eat under the stars with Sushi in the Sukkah! We'll have make-your-own sushi bowls, sweet and sour chicken, lo mein, and more! Join us for the meal, services, or both! Services: Orthodox + Conservative: 7:00 p.m. Dinner: 8:30 p.m. Learn More
Treats in the Sukkah October 21, 2024 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Treats in the Sukkah is an event in collaboration with the UMD FIDOS Club. Making dog treats, learning about service dogs, spending time in the sukkah, and petting some puppies! Learn More
Kol Yisrael: History of Zionism October 22, 2024 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Kol Yisrael: History of Zionism Join us for a 6 week class to learn about the history of Zionism from a multitude of perspectives. Dinner of course will be served each week. Learn More
Achshav: Let’s talk about Israeli current events October 22, 2024 @ 5:00 pm - 6:15 pm Achshav: Let’s talk about Israeli current events Join us for a weekly discussion on the current happenings with Israel. Dinner included! Learn More
Sippin’ in the Sukkah October 22, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Come join the Hillel Senior Committee to celebrate Sukkot! 21+ only. Learn More
Survivor Watch Party October 23, 2024 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Survivor Watch Party Come join and watch Survivor with friends! Learn More
Shemini Atzeret/Simchat Torah October 24, 2024 - October 25, 2024 Maryland Hillel with Kedma and Neshama will be celebrating Simchat Torah with services, dancing, and a pizza party! Please note, Maryland Hillel offices will be closed on October 24 and Friday, October 5. The building will remain open and the dining hall will operate under normal hours. Learn More
Simchat Torah October 24, 2024 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Join Maryland Hillel, Kedma, and Neshama for Simchat Torah and dancing! Hakafot and dancing will begin around 7:00 p.m. with a pizza party opening around 8:30 p.m. at Maryland Hillel. Please register for pizza below! Learn More
Shabbat@Hillel – Brisket Dinner! October 25, 2024 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Enjoy a delicious brisket Shabbat dinner after Simchat Torah! 6:30 p.m. - Orthodox and Conservative Services 7:30 p.m. (ish) - Brisket Dinner in the Multipurpose Room Learn More
Bingo & Bagels October 27, 2024 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Alpha Epsilon Pi is planning to host a Bingo & Bagels event, raising money to be donated to Repair the World. We will be giving out gift cards to local businesses in college park as prizes for bingo winners. Learn More
Red Cross Blood Drive October 29, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Full-day blood drive sponsored by the American Red Cross at Hillel. Learn More
Kol Yisrael: History of Zionism October 29, 2024 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Kol Yisrael: History of Zionism Join us for a 6 week class to learn about the history of Zionism from a multitude of perspectives. Dinner of course will be served each week. Learn More
Achshav: Let’s talk about Israeli current events October 29, 2024 @ 5:00 pm - 6:15 pm Achshav: Let’s talk about Israeli current events Join us for a weekly discussion on the current happenings with Israel. Dinner included! Learn More
Solve the Murder Mystery Night October 30, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Put on by JSU Freshman Engagement Committee. Group game night where the participants will be divided in to three teams to try and solve their murder mystery first. Learn More
Survivor Watch Party October 30, 2024 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Survivor Watch Party Come join and watch Survivor with friends! Learn More
Service-Impact Fellow Cohort Meeting October 31, 2024 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Service-Impact Fellow Cohort Meeting Learn More
Neshama Torah Talks October 31, 2024 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Neshama Torah Talks Join Neshama for weekly Thursday night learning. Learn More
Maryland Hillel Family Shabbaton November 1, 2024 - November 3, 2024 Save the date for our annual Family Shabbaton, which will take place on November 1st-3rd 2024! Join us for a special Shabbaton weekend in College Park to celebrate with new and returning Terp families! More information can be found on the Family Shabbaton Website. Learn More
Kol Yisrael: History of Zionism November 5, 2024 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Kol Yisrael: History of Zionism Join us for a 6 week class to learn about the history of Zionism from a multitude of perspectives. Dinner of course will be served each week. Learn More
Achshav: Let’s talk about Israeli current events November 5, 2024 @ 5:00 pm - 6:15 pm Achshav: Let’s talk about Israeli current events Join us for a weekly discussion on the current happenings with Israel. Dinner included! Learn More
Survivor Watch Party November 6, 2024 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Survivor Watch Party Come join and watch Survivor with friends! Learn More
Cider, Cocoa, and Counting November 7, 2024 @ 3:30 pm - 7:30 pm Table outside of The Y with apple cider and hot chocolate for people to stop by and take for themselves. There will also be a guess how many in the jar game with candy. There will be a QR code on the table that people can scan to submit answers via google form and the […] Learn More
Tastes Like Home November 7, 2024 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm bake cookies in support of Israeli hostages! Learn More
Men’s Karaoke November 7, 2024 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Love to sing? Felt left out of women's zumba? Come to Men's Karaoke! Run by Kedma at UMD Learn More
Neshama Torah Talks November 7, 2024 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Neshama Torah Talks Join Neshama for weekly Thursday night learning. Learn More
Neshamaton November 8, 2024 - November 9, 2024 Join Neshama for our biggest event of the semester! Enjoy a Friday night Kabbalat Services upstairs, followed by dinners across the community and a large oneg. Then join us Saturday morning upstairs for Shacharit Services followed by Hillel lunch. Finally, rejoin us Saturday night in front of Hillel for Havdalah and a bonfire. Learn More
Kedma Purple Shabbat with JCADA November 8, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - November 9, 2024 @ 7:00 pm community Friday night meal and speech between mincha and maariv on Shabbos Learn More
Kedma Cupcake Wars November 10, 2024 @ 5:15 pm - 6:00 pm Proceeds going to JCADA (in accordance with purple Shabbat) Learn More
WIZO Group November 10, 2024 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm WIZO Group WIZO, outside group, Using the MPR and eating meals there Learn More
WIZO Group November 11, 2024 @ 7:45 am - 9:00 am WIZO Group WIZO, outside group, Using the MPR and eating meals there Learn More
WIZO Group November 11, 2024 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm WIZO Group WIZO, outside group, Using the MPR and eating meals there Learn More
TFI Speaker – Avi Melamed November 11, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Join us for our second speaker of the semester, Avi Melamed! Learn More
Upperclassmen/Alumni Networking Event November 11, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Join us to connect with local Jewish University of Maryland alumni in the area! This event is for Juniors, Seniors, and Alumni. Learn More
WIZO Group November 12, 2024 @ 7:45 am - 9:00 am WIZO Group WIZO, outside group, Using the MPR and eating meals there Learn More
QUEST Lunch Tabling November 12, 2024 @ 11:30 am - 1:00 pm QUEST will come to Hillel dining hall to promote the program to prospective students! Emily Marks, the QUEST Program Coordinator, will be attending with a current student. Learn More
Focus Group Meeting November 13, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm An invite-only event for a professor to conduct their research! Learn More
Israel Advocacy in 2024: Changing Dynamics and New Challenges November 13, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Join IPF Atid for a discussion with Max Webb, IPF Atid Coordinator of leadership initiatives, as he explores the evolving landscape of Israel advocacy in 2024. Max will address the new challenges young professionals face in an increasingly complex political climate, including shifting public perceptions, changes in U.S.-Israel relations, and the impact of regional events […] Learn More
Survivor Watch Party November 13, 2024 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Survivor Watch Party Come join and watch Survivor with friends! Learn More
Neshama Torah Talks November 14, 2024 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Neshama Torah Talks Join Neshama for weekly Thursday night learning. Learn More
UMD Orayta Shabbaton November 15, 2024 - November 16, 2024 Rav Binny is joining for Shabbat! Learn More
North Campus Shabbat November 15, 2024 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Live on North Campus? Just want to join others for Shabbat? Come up to Oakland Hall 0318 at 5:30 p.m. for Shabbat dinner! All are welcome! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSePWhS3GCQsCfISDw6QJjpTmiOYUBpKdEBHGMxDvq-Quf64lA/viewform Learn More
Study Abroad Shabbat November 15, 2024 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Join us for a Study Abroad Shabbat to celebrate this lifetime experience! This is for students studying abroad this Spring. Learn More
Neshama x The Humble Walk Interfaith Weekend November 15, 2024 @ 6:30 pm - November 17, 2024 @ 7:00 pm Join UMD's egalitarian Jewish and inclusive, affirming Christian communities for a weekend of collaboration and learning about each other's faiths. Friday, November 15th head to Hillel at 6pm for Kabbalat Shabbat upstairs, followed by a Kosher dinner at 7:30. Sunday, November 17th, meet outside the Hope Lutheran Church for a community stream cleanup at 4pm, […] Learn More
Shabbat @ Hillel November 15, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Join us for weekly Shabbat at Hillel! 6:00 p.m. - Services (Conservative and Orthodox) 7:30 p.m. - Dinner Learn More
UMD TVA Shabbaton November 15, 2024 @ 8:00 pm - November 16, 2024 @ 8:00 pm TVA staff is visiting for shabbat for a reunion with alumni. Dinner Friday night and lunch Saturday with learning opportunities throughout. Learn More
Yeshiva of Greater Washington Girls 11th Grade Class November 18, 2024 @ 5:15 pm - 6:15 pm Learn More
Meet Your Bus Bonfire! November 19, 2024 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Going on Birthright this winter? Come meet others traveling with you while enjoying some s'mores and hot chocolate! Learn More
Jewtinos Arepa Cooking Class November 19, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Join us in learning how to make Arepas, a classic Latin-American dish! Learn More
Jews in Greek Life November 20, 2024 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Interested in learning more about what its like to be Jewish in Greek Life at UMD? Come mingle with current students in various Greek organizations to learn more! The event will be held in the front room of RJ Bentley's (Bents) Learn More
JStreet Dissecting Buzzwords Event November 20, 2024 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm JStreet's second event of the semester! Structured discussion about buzzwords used around the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict. Learn More
Onward Israel Mixer November 20, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Looking for an internship experience in Israel over the summer? Come hear from past students who participated in Onward Israel and learn about the process for this summer. This event will be held in the front room of RJ Bentley's (Bents). Learn More
Survivor Watch Party November 20, 2024 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Survivor Watch Party Come join and watch Survivor with friends! Learn More
Women’s Tefillah Aliyah/Davening Workshop November 21, 2024 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Workshop for Orthodox women to practice getting an Aliyah and leading davening! Learn More
Neshama Torah Talks November 21, 2024 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Neshama Torah Talks Join Neshama for weekly Thursday night learning. Learn More
Maryland Torah Bowl November 22, 2024 - November 23, 2024 Come compete in a friendly quiz-bowl style Torah competition with the whole Maryland community! Learn More
Trivia Night with Kedma and JSU November 23, 2024 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Trivia night with snacks, games and prizes. Learn More
Capital Camps Staff Bagel Brunch November 24, 2024 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Calling all Capital Camps summer staff and alumni! Come hang with camp friends, Year Round team members, and grab a bagel courtesy of camp! We're excited to reconnect, hear how the fall has been going, and chat summer. Open to all Capital Camps summer staff and alumni, including those visiting UMD from other schools for […] Learn More
JSU Freshmen Schmear & Schmooze November 24, 2024 @ 11:15 am - 12:30 pm Hey Freshmen!!! JSU invites ALL FRESHMEN to stop by McKeldin Library room #2105 on November 24th (11:15am-12:15pm) for a good bagel, some schmear, and a chill start to your Sunday morning! Super excited to see you there!!! Learn More
Survivor Watch Party November 27, 2024 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Survivor Watch Party Come join and watch Survivor with friends! Learn More
Interfaith Candle Making and Latke Bar December 2, 2024 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Come make candles and have some latkes while sharing Hanukkah traditions with people from different faiths! Learn More
Holocaust Survivors’ Stories December 2, 2024 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Hear the story of twin brothers (a grandparent and great-uncle of a current UMD student) from Belgium, who went into hiding in France and survived the Holocaust. The event will be held in the Hillel Game Room. Learn More
Hillel Garden Interest Meeting December 3, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Interested in creating a Hillel community garden and growing your own produce? Come to the Hillel garden interest meeting to learn more about how to get involved! Learn More
Rom El Hai Speaking Event December 4, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Rom El Hai is a survivor of the October 7th Nova Festival Attack. He will be speaking on December 4th at 7pm at the Stamp Atrium. Loading… Learn More
Survivor Watch Party December 4, 2024 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Survivor Watch Party Come join and watch Survivor with friends! Learn More
Neshama Torah Talks December 5, 2024 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Neshama Torah Talks Join Neshama for weekly Thursday night learning. Learn More
Freshmen Shabbat @ Hillel December 6, 2024 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Wrap up your semester with a delicious Shabbat dinner at Maryland Hillel! Enjoy a delicious meal of: Challah Potato knishes Pigs in a blanket Pulled brisket Pretzel buns Cauliflower Rice pilaf Warm chocolate chip cookies and warm red velvet cookies RSVP Here: https://forms.gle/QmJ4anoUKuSxjdMz7 Learn More
Lunch and Learn with Rabbanit Yael Nitzanim December 7, 2024 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Kedma is having Rabbanit Yael Nitzanim as scholar in residence. Learn More
Neshama Ice Cream Bar December 9, 2024 @ 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm Neshama will be having an ice cream bar before reading day for everyone to relax before finals and get a chance to chat and eat ice cream. Learn More
Survivor Watch Party December 11, 2024 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Survivor Watch Party Come join and watch Survivor with friends! Learn More
Kedma Chinese Food Shabbat December 13, 2024 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm Kedma community meal in the MPR with Kosher takeout. Learn More
Women’s Beit Midrash January 29 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm women learning together, led by Rikki Lehman Learn More
Night Seder January 30 @ 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm Night Seder Join us for a open study hall of Jewish texts every Thursday night! We have chulent and snacks and amazing people! We can't wait to see you there! Learn More
Sorority Recruitment Shabbat Hand-Out January 31 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Sorority Recruitment Shabbat Hand-Out Going through Sorority Recruitment? Find us outside of Ritchie Coliseum to say hi and grab challah and grape juice before Recruitment starts! Learn More
Early Shabbat Dinner with Ruach January 31 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Join Ruach, our Reform student organization, for an early Shabbat dinner followed by a short camp-style service. See you there! Learn More
Shabbat @ Hillel January 31 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Join us for weekly Shabbat at Hillel! 5:30 p.m. - Early Shabbat Dinner with Ruach 6:00 p.m. – Services (Conservative and Orthodox) 7:30 p.m. – Dinner 7:30 p.m. - Scholar in Residence Dinner with Kedma Learn More
