2024-08-21 FreshFest FreshFest August 21 - August 23 FreshFest Across Campus, Back Patio or Fire Pit, Beit Midrash / Upstairs Study, Conference Room, Front Garden, Game Room, Lobby, Maryland Hillel Dining Hall, Maryland Hillel Parking Lot, Multi-Purpose Room, Upstairs Synagogue FreshFest is Maryland Hillel’s new student Jewish orientation program. This program is for all new Jewish students to the University of Maryland and takes places right before regular move-in commences in August. Meet other Jewish students, learn how to navigate campus and explore some local highlights concluding with a mega Shabbat dinner at Hillel. Registration Date: Registration […]
3:45 pm - 5:30 pm Freshfest Parent Open House August 21 @ 3:45 pm - 5:30 pm Freshfest Parent Open House Welcome new Terp Parents! Join us for some snacks, Rita's Italian Ice, and a chance to see our building. There will also be an informational session led by Ari Israel at 4:15 pm. We're excited to meet you!
8:30 pm - 9:30 pm Freshfest Parents Dessert & Wine with Ari Israel August 21 @ 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm Freshfest Parents Dessert & Wine with Ari Israel Are you a parent staying overnight after the first day of freshest? If yes, we've got an event for you! Join Ari Israel in our Beit Midrash at Hillel (upstairs) for a dessert and wine reception. We look forward to seeing you there!
10:00 am - 3:00 pm Event Series Open House Brunch August 22 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Event Series Open House Brunch Cool off in the AC with Maryland Hillel! Stop by our building anytime between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to check out our space and enjoy a small nosh of bagels, cream cheese, lox, and pastries. No RSVP required!
8:30 pm - 9:30 pm Freshmen Ice Cream Social August 22 @ 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm Freshmen Ice Cream Social McKeldin Mall Get the school year started with ice cream and new friends! Join Maryland Hillel and other freshmen on McKeldin Mall from 8:30 - 9:30 p.m. for delicious ice cream and a laid-back atmosphere to meet new people!
10:00 am - 3:00 pm Event Series Open House Brunch August 23 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Event Series Open House Brunch Cool off in the AC with Maryland Hillel! Stop by our building anytime between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to check out our space and enjoy a small nosh of bagels, cream cheese, lox, and pastries. No RSVP required!
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Welcome Back First Shabbat August 23 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Welcome Back First Shabbat Beit Midrash / Upstairs Study, Conference Room, Game Room, Lobby, Maryland Hillel Dining Hall, Multi-Purpose Room Join Jews across campus for the first Shabbat of the semester! Maryland Hillel will be offering 2 meals and services. Please RSVP to make the check in process quicker! 6:00 p.m. - Early Shabbat Dinner 7:00 p.m. - Reform, Conservative and Orthodox Services After Services - Shabbat Dinner
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Welcome Back First Shabbat August 23 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Welcome Back First Shabbat Beit Midrash / Upstairs Study, Conference Room, Game Room, Lobby, Maryland Hillel Dining Hall, Multi-Purpose Room Join Jews across campus for the first Shabbat of the semester! Maryland Hillel will be offering 2 meals and services. Please RSVP to make the check in process quicker! 6:00 p.m. - Early Shabbat Dinner 7:00 p.m. - Reform, Conservative and Orthodox Services After Services - Shabbat Dinner
8:00 am - 5:00 pm North Campus Shabbat August 26 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm North Campus Shabbat Come to La Plata Beach on North Campus for Shabbat dinner! Enjoy challah and your favorite Shabbat foods with friends. RSVP to be entered in to win a $100 gift card!
11:30 am - 1:00 pm Back 2 School Bagels August 26 @ 11:30 am - 1:00 pm Back 2 School Bagels McKeldin Mall Join us for Bagels & Schmear on McKeldin Mall!
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Freshmen Connection BBQ August 27 @ 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Freshmen Connection BBQ Calling all Freshmen Connection students! Meet other Jewish students that may be in your classes at our BBQ!
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Welcome Back BBQ August 27 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Welcome Back BBQ Front Garden, Maryland Hillel Dining Hall, Maryland Hillel Parking Lot Come check out what being Jewish is like on campus! We'll have food, Rita's, giveaways, and over 20 student organizations to talk to. Kick off the year with Maryland Hillel! RSVP for quick entry and to be entered in to win a $100 gift card!
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Welcome Back BBQ August 27 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Welcome Back BBQ Front Garden, Maryland Hillel Dining Hall, Maryland Hillel Parking Lot Come check out what being Jewish is like on campus! We'll have food, Rita's, giveaways, and over 20 student organizations to talk to. Kick off the year with Maryland Hillel! RSVP for quick entry and to be entered in to win a $100 gift card!
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Back to the Beis August 29 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Back to the Beis Beit Midrash / Upstairs Study Come learn more about the Maryland Beit Midrash, the premier spot for Jewish learning on campus!! Drop in for a few to see the learning groups, fun snacks, and books galore and maybe even join one!! We can’t wait to see you there!
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Shalom & Sushi: Summer in Israel Reunion August 29 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Shalom & Sushi: Summer in Israel Reunion Rabbi Josh & Rikki's House Join us Thursday evening to reminisce about all the fun we had in Israel this summer with some sushi! We will gather under the stars at Josh and Rikki's house in Old Town! Please RSVP!
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm North Campus Shabbat Dinner @ La Plata Beach August 30 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm North Campus Shabbat Dinner @ La Plata Beach Join your fellow North Campus friends for a lively Shabbat Dinner at La Plata Beach at 5:30
9:00 pm - 10:00 pm Neon Nights with JSU and Terps After Dark August 31 @ 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm Neon Nights with JSU and Terps After Dark Join JSU for a night of mini golf fun! Come enjoy ice cream and light up mini golf in the Maryland Hillel parking lot! RSVP for quick entry and to be entered in to win a $100 gift card!
