2025-08-26 FreshFest 2025 FreshFest 2025 August 26 - August 29 FreshFest 2025 Back Patio or Fire Pit, Beit Midrash / Upstairs Study, Conference Room, Front Garden, Game Room, Lobby, Multi-Purpose Room, Upstairs Synagogue FreshFest is Maryland Hillel’s premier orientation program for new Jewish students at the University of Maryland. Taking place just before regular move-in begins in August, FreshFest offers the perfect opportunity to connect with fellow Jewish students, get acquainted with campus life, and explore local highlights.
5:00 pm - 10:00 pm Welcome Back Shabbat Programming August 29 @ 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm Welcome Back Shabbat Programming Game Room, Lobby, Maryland Hillel Dining Hall, Multi-Purpose Room Welcome to Maryland Hillel! We're excited to spend and celebrate the first Shabbat of the semester with you! 5:00 p.m. - Pre-Shabbat Happy Hour and Walking Group on North Campus - Outside the Y 6:00 p.m. - Come As You Are Brisket Shabbat Dinner #1 7:00 p.m. - Shabbat Services (Reform, Conservative, Orthodox) 8:30 p.m. […]
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Klezmer Band First Meeting September 2 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Klezmer Band First Meeting Conference Room The Klezmer Band is holding a meeting to start the new school year! We are going over logistics to perform during the school year!
10:00 am - 1:00 pm Bagel break-North Campus September 3 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Bagel break-North Campus
7:45 pm - 8:45 pm Back to the Beis September 4 @ 7:45 pm - 8:45 pm Back to the Beis Beit Midrash / Upstairs Study Come learn about all the different Torah study opportunities at UMD!
9:00 pm - 10:45 pm Night Seder September 4 @ 9:00 pm - 10:45 pm Night Seder Beit Midrash / Upstairs Study Come learn with Maryland Beit Midrash every Thursday at 9:00pm! Snacks provided.
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Welcome Back BBQ September 5 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Welcome Back BBQ Game Room, Maryland Hillel Dining Hall, Maryland Hillel Parking Lot, Multi-Purpose Room
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Tailgate Shabbat on North Campus September 5 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Tailgate Shabbat on North Campus
8:30 pm - 9:30 pm Havdalah and Smores September 6 @ 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm Havdalah and Smores Back Patio or Fire Pit A Havdalah, followed by a fire in a firepit, with sticks, marshmallows, chocolate, and graham crackers.
8:30 pm - 11:00 pm Kedma Paint Night September 6 @ 8:30 pm - 11:00 pm Kedma Paint Night Game Room, Multi-Purpose Room Join Kedma for a paint night!
