Lunch and learn February 1 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Kedma is bringing in Deborah Klapper as Scholar-in-Residence. Learn More
Shmear and Schmooze February 2 @ 11:15 am - 12:30 pm Calling all Freshman to come out hang out with friends and have some bagels. Learn More
Hummus and Schmooze February 3 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Join TFI for our first event of the semester! Come eat some delicious hummus and schmooze! Learn More
The Ultimate Game Night with JSU February 4 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Game night at Terpzone with pool games, poker tournaments, bowling, esports tournaments, and pizza. Learn More
B’etavon February 4 @ 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm B’etavon What’s more fun than cooking together and enjoying delicious Israeli food? Join me for a culinary experience full of flavors, laughter, and good vibes – because great Israeli food starts […] Learn More
Night Seder February 6 @ 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 February 7 @ 1:30 pm - 2:30 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
Shabbat @ Hillel February 7 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Join us for our weekly Shabbat! 6:00 p.m. - Services (Conservative/Orthodox) 7:00 p.m. - Shabbat-to-Go - Pick up a full Shabbat meal (with grape juice and challah!) to enjoy at […] Learn More
JSU Tu B’Shevat Fundraiser February 13 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Help JSU raise money for JNF to plant trees in Israel! Learn More
Tel Aviv Happy Hour February 13 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Join us Thursday night from 6-7pm! Celebrate Birthright with us! If you're an alumni, come and see friends before we transition into our senior event later! Interested in Birthright? Dan […] Learn More
Israeli and Palestinian Dual Narratives Series February 13 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm In partnership with Israel Policy Forum, we are bringing in UMD professor Paul Scham to speak in a moderated q&a discussing the dual narratives of Israeli and Palestinian history. This […] Learn More
Adamah Tu B’shvat Seder February 13 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Come eat fruit and snacks and make flower bouquets while learning about the holiday of the trees! Learn More
Senior-Only Happy Hour with Moishe House February 13 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Class of 2025! Join us to celebrate your final semester of college! Olivia Hazlett, Mid-Atlantic Community Manager at Moishe House (and former Maryland Hillel Springboard Fellow) will be joining us […] Learn More
Night Seder February 13 @ 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
North Campus Fajita Shabbat – Oakland Hall February 14 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm North Campus freshmen, get ready for an epic Shabbat in Oakland Hall! Join us for a night of great food, new friends, and good vibes—because Shabbat is better together! Don’t […] Learn More
Shabbat @ Hillel February 14 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Join us for a joyful Shabbat 6:00 p.m. - Services (Orthodox and Conservative) 7:30 p.m. - Dinner Learn More
Kedma Scholar-In-Residence February 14 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm Kedma Scholar-In-Residence Kedma Scholar-In-Residence Learn More
Kedma Scholar-In-Residence February 15 @ 12:00 pm - 3:30 pm Kedma Scholar-In-Residence Kedma Scholar-In-Residence Learn More
Kedma Scholar-In-Residence February 15 @ 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm Kedma Scholar-In-Residence Kedma Scholar-In-Residence Learn More
B’etavon February 18 @ 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm B’etavon What’s more fun than cooking together and enjoying delicious Israeli food? Join me for a culinary experience full of flavors, laughter, and good vibes – because great Israeli food starts […] Learn More
The Jewish Story Through Music with Noah Shufutinsky February 18 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Follow the sounds of the Jewish people on their journey from their indigenous roots in Israel, through the diaspora, and then back home. Learn about some of the most influential […] Learn More
JStreet UMD Buzzwords Pt. 2! February 19 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Come talk about buzzwords in Israeli-Palestinian conflict discourse! There will be food :) Learn More
Malida: Learn about this Indian Jewish celebration February 20 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Malida is a celebration by the Bene Israel Jews of the Maharashtra region of India, which is held during Tu-Bishvat to give thanks to Eliyahu Hanavi (Prophet Elijahu) who helped […] Learn More
Night Seder February 20 @ 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
Shabbat Across Maryland (SHABBAM) February 21 @ 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm More information to come! Learn More
Kedma Casino Night! February 22 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Join Kedma for a Motzei Shabbat casino night! Pizza will be available for purchase Learn More
Lessons from Negotiations: Working towards Deals that Last in the Middle East February 23 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Fact Based Discourse Initiative (part of Ed Snider Center) Emphasis on respectful, action oriented future looking dialogue. Elevate and support having diverse speakers of notoriety and respect that may challenge […] Learn More
Rebar-Themed Açaí Bowl Night! February 23 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Join the Jewish Student Union for a fun and delicious Rebar-inspired Açaí Bowl Night! Channeling the flavors of Israel’s favorite smoothie spot, we’ll be blending up refreshing açaí bowls with […] Learn More
Survivor Watch Party February 26 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Come join to watch the premiere of Survivor!! Learn More
ACC and Kedma pot painting February 27 @ 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm Painting pots and planting flowers Learn More
Night Seder February 27 @ 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
Shabbat @ Hillel February 28 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Join us for our weekly Shabbat services and dinner! 6:00 p.m. - Services (Conservative and Orthodox) 7:30 p.m. - Dinner Learn More
20th Eruversary Dinner-and-Learn February 28 @ 8:30 pm - 10:00 pm Celebrating 20 years of the UMD eruv! Come learn about the inner workings of an eruv over Shabbat dinner. Learn More
20th Eruversary Party March 2 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm Come celebrate the 20th anniversary of the UMD eruv! Festivities include free waffles, Lehi Limbo, map auctions, and a special, eruv-themed edition of HalachaU! Learn More
TerpPac Lobbying 101 March 3 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Learn how to lobby your Members of Congress in a Pro-Israel context with AIPAC on campus. Learn More
Hot Chocolate Movie Night March 3 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Neshama will be gathering for hot chocolate, some snacks, and a movie. This is our first event of the semester and we want to welcome everyone back and take advantage […] Learn More
Pie a Kol Sasson Member in the Face Fundraiser March 4 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Pay $5 to pie a member of Kol Sasson Jewish A Cappella to help us raise money to get to Phoenix, Arizona this spring break! Learn More
Giving Day Best Day!! March 5 Join us for our biggest fundraising day of the year! Enjoy exciting student group competitions, engaging events throughout the day, and countless opportunities to support Hillel. Together, we can ensure […] Learn More
Giving Day Student Power Hour March 5 @ 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm Join us this Giving Day in raising money for Maryland Hillel and Student Organizations! An hour full of candy, desserts, raffles, games, and more! $10 Entry. Learn More
Israeli Movie Night March 6 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Israeli Movie Night Join us for an enjoyable Israeli movie night with a unique cinematic experience! Throughout the evening, you’ll indulge in delicious Israeli snacks and immerse yourself in the flavors and stories […] Learn More
Night Seder March 6 @ 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
Shabbat @ Hillel – Kedma Pink Shabbat March 7 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm A community meal on Friday night to partner with sharsheret, a Jewish organization that provides services for people with breast and ovarian cancer. 5:30 p.m. - Ruach (Reform) Services 6:00 […] Learn More
Community Israeli Dance Session March 10 @ 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
B’etavon March 11 @ 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm B’etavon What’s more fun than cooking together and enjoying delicious Israeli food? Join me for a culinary experience full of flavors, laughter, and good vibes – because great Israeli food starts […] Learn More
Adamah Purim Mask Making March 12 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Come join us to celebrate Purim and make masks out of recycled materials! Learn More
Purim Megillah Reading March 13 @ 7:45 pm - 9:00 pm Come in costume and hear the Megillah! Hamantaschen included! Learn More
Night Seder March 13 @ 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
No Shabbat Dinner This Week March 14 There will be no Shabbat dinner/services because of Spring Break Learn More
Neshama March Madness Bracket Challenge March 16 - March 20 Make a bracket via ESPN Men’s Tournament Challenge (Bracket/Account name MUST include your full name). Venmo @ethansafra $5 to get group password (Put your phone number in the Venmo description). […] Learn More
No Shabbat Dinner This Week March 21 There will be no Shabbat dinner/services because of Spring Break Learn More
Israeli Movie Night March 26 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Israeli Movie Night Join us for an enjoyable Israeli movie night with a unique cinematic experience! Throughout the evening, you’ll indulge in delicious Israeli snacks and immerse yourself in the flavors and stories […] Learn More
Ramah @UMD Bonfire March 26 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm Come make s'mores in the backyard with other Ramaniks! There will be music, sweets, and lots of chatting :) Pop by for 5 min or an hour! Learn More
Jewtinos Guacamole Making! March 27 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm We will be making Guacamole for shabbat dinner this friday! Learn More
Night Seder March 27 @ 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
National Hillel Torah Bowl March 28 - March 30 Join us to watch students from campuses across the country face-off in the Torah Trivia match of the century! Games will be held in the MPR all of Shabbat. Learn More
Shabbat @ Hillel – Freshmen Shabbat March 28 @ 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm Join us for services and dinner to bring in Shabbat! This week, we'll be featuring a Freshmen Shabbat! 7:00 p.m. - Neshama (Conservative) and Kedma (Orthodox) Services 8:30 p.m. - […] Learn More
Neshamaton March 28 @ 7:00 pm - March 29 @ 8:00 pm Neshama hosts their regular Friday night services and then splits up into community meals directly after. The following day we also have Saturday morning services upstairs and have lunch together […] Learn More
National Hillel Basketball Tournament March 31 - April 6 Holding conference room space for organization Learn More
Chipotle and Chat April 1 @ 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm 5:15-7:15pm! Join us for Chipotle between Eppley and La Plata! Learn More
Chinese Dinner April 2 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Join us from 5:30pm-7:30pm for a Chinese dinner at Hillel! Learn More
National Hillel Basketball Tournament Meals and Activities April 3 - April 5 Space reserved for player meals and activities Learn More
Night Seder April 3 @ 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
RUACH! Services April 4 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Join Ruach! for reform summer camp style services, and to meet other reform Jews at UMD! Learn More
Shabbat @ Hillel April 4 @ 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm Join the Jewish community in joyfully bringing in Shabbat 7:00 p.m. - Neshama (Conservative) and Kedma (Orthodox) services 8:30 p.m. - Dinner Learn More
Alpha Epsilon Phi Cupcake Wars April 6 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm AEPhi members decorate cupcakes and participate in raffles to benefit Sharsheret, our national philanthropy. Learn More
Jackies Kitchen Packing event April 6 @ 6:15 pm - 7:00 pm We will be packing food For Jackie's Kitchen. Learn More
Open Community Israeli Dance Session April 7 @ 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
Night Seder April 10 @ 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
Shabbat @ Hillel April 11 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Join the Jewish community in bringing in Shabbat 7:00 p.m. - Neshama (Conservative) and Kedma (Orthodox) services 8:30 p.m. - Dinner Learn More
Passover April 12 - April 20 Maryland Hillel will have a seder for night 1 and night 2 (free for students), as well as a fully Kosher for Passover meal plan for the week. Learn More
Express Passover Seder April 12 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Only have an hour?? Catch the highlights of the Passover seder, including matzah, bitter herbs, the 4 questions, and the plagues. Enjoy a delicious brisket dinner and then be on […] Learn More
Traditional Passover Seder April 12 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Traditional Passover Seder Join Maryland Hillel for a traditional Passover seder, filled with singing, story telling, and a delicious dinner! Learn More
Traditional Passover Seder April 13 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Traditional Passover Seder Join Maryland Hillel for a traditional Passover seder, filled with singing, story telling, and a delicious dinner! Learn More
North Campus Passover Dinner April 15 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Delicious dinner in Oakland for North Campus Residents to celebrate Passover with their friends during the week. Learn More
Night Seder April 17 @ 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
Mimouna April 20 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Join us for the Mimouna celebrations – a colorful and delicious Moroccan tradition that wraps up Passover in style! Enjoy vibrant flavors, dancing, and joy in a warm, authentic atmosphere, […] Learn More
Night Seder April 24 @ 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
Multi-Cultural Earth Day Panel April 27 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Explore how different religions and cultures connect with environmental values. Hear from professionals across diverse faiths working in environmental fields! ✨ Learn More
Krav Maga Class April 28 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Join Maryland Hillel and the Community Security Service in the evening on April 28 for learn self-defense and de-escalation tactics! Enjoy a dinner with us and learn about making our […] Learn More
Volunteering Event- Family Bake Off at a Domestic Violence Center April 28 @ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm Come join us as a volunteer to bake with children and their families at Shepards Cove Emergency Homeless Center! Register Here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScFGQWXIm6A1Btvz-S6LJOFhytMWzT5cV-nIF3PmIKddDEFPw/viewform Learn More
Meet Your Bus Bonfire & Orientation April 28 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Going on Birthright? Come meet your bus and get oriented! This event is only for those going on Birthright Israel with Maryland Hillel this summer. Learn More
Kedma Yom Ha’atzmaut Chagigah (celebration) April 30 @ 7:30 pm - 11:00 pm Kedma will be hosting Yom Ha'atzmaut davening followed by a DJ style chagigah. Learn More
B’etavon May 1 @ 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm B’etavon What’s more fun than cooking together and enjoying delicious Israeli food? Join me for a culinary experience full of flavors, laughter, and good vibes – because great Israeli food starts […] Learn More
