11:00 am - 1:00 pm First Day of Cookies August 31 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm First Day of Cookies First Day of Cookies! It’s the first day of class… so you deserve a cookie! Stop by to grab a sweet treat, meet some new people, and kick off the semester with Hillel! Whether you’re a first-year student or a senior, come say hi, grab a cookie, and start your semester off on a sweet […]
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Maryland Hillel Welcome Back BBQ August 31 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Maryland Hillel Welcome Back BBQ Join Maryland Hillel to kick off of the semester! Meet over 30+ student and community groups, enjoy FREE Rita's, a BBQ, and meet President Pines. Come explore Jewish life, culture, and community. Welcome Jewish Terps!
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Build-A-Bag: Freshman Survival Edition! September 1 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Build-A-Bag: Freshman Survival Edition! North Campus College comes with a LOT of things no one remembered to put on the packing list… so we’ve got you covered! Stop by Hillel on North Campus and build your own Freshman Survival Bag filled with dorm, school, self-care, and snack essentials. Grab what you need, meet some new friends, and stock up on all […]
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm Kol Sasson Rehearsal September 1 @ 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm Kol Sasson Rehearsal Kol Sasson will gather to rehearse their a cappella repertoire to prepare for their upcoming performances.
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Ice Cream Social at Hillel Café! September 2 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Ice Cream Social at Hillel Café! Need a little pick-me-up after class? Come hang out at the new Hillel Café for an afternoon ice cream social! Stop by anytime between 5:30-7:00 PM to grab some ice cream, check out the new café, and hang with friends (or make some new ones!). Whether you stay for five minutes or the whole time, […]
8:00 pm - 10:30 pm Kedma Pizza Making! September 2 @ 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm Kedma Pizza Making! Another fun opportunity to acclimate everyone to the new building!
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Soda on the Row! September 3 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Soda on the Row! Come hang with Hillel on Frat Row and build your dream dirty soda! Pick your favorite soda, mix in fun flavors and toppings, and create a drink that’s totally your own. Bring your friends, grab a soda, and take a break from the chaos of the first weeks of school! Whether you’re looking for a […]
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Neshama Board Meeting September 3 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Neshama Board Meeting Weekly meeting for Neshama board
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm Kol Sasson Rehearsal September 3 @ 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm Kol Sasson Rehearsal Kol Sasson will gather to rehearse their a cappella repertoire to prepare for their upcoming performances.
12:30 pm - 2:30 pm Greek Summer Splash September 4 @ 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm Greek Summer Splash Kick off your Friday with Hillel at Greek Summer Splash on Frat Row! Come hang out, enjoy some music, food, and summer fun, and watch your favorite Greek chapters compete in a Slip ’N Slide race for a chance to win a prize and some serious bragging rights. Whether you’re racing or just coming to […]
5:30 pm - 6:45 pm Freshman Sushi Shabbat September 4 @ 5:30 pm - 6:45 pm Freshman Sushi Shabbat North Campus Join Hillel on North Campus for a fun and relaxed Friday night made just for first-years! Grab some sushi, find a spot on a picnic blanket, and hang out with other freshmen as we welcome Shabbat together. Come as you are, bring a friend, meet some new people, and enjoy a laid-back Shabbat under the […]
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Havdalah, Zemirot & Ice Cream! September 5 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Havdalah, Zemirot & Ice Cream! Join Neshama to sing some zemirot, celebrate havdalah together, and eat some ice cream!
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Freshmen Weekly Brunch September 8 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Freshmen Weekly Brunch Join us for a relaxed brunch at Hillel, especially for students in Freshmen Connection to meet other students, build community, and get connected with Jewish life at UMD. Whether you came to FreshFest or this is your first Hillel event, everyone is welcome! *This is a reoccuring event*
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Happy Jew Year: Caramel Apple Making September 8 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Happy Jew Year: Caramel Apple Making Come make Caramel Apples with us for a Sweet Happy New Year! Happy Rosh HaShanah!
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm TNT September 8 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm TNT Kedma's classic Tuesday Night Torah is back!
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Neshama Board Meeting September 10 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Neshama Board Meeting Weekly meeting for Neshama board
9:00 pm - 10:00 pm Night Seder September 10 @ 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm Night Seder Every Thursday night, Night Seder is held in the Beit Midrash. Delicious snacks are served and all are welcome to come learn some Torah! Join the Maryland Beit Midrash WhatsApp group to get more info and stay up-to-date!
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm High Holiday Services September 11 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm High Holiday Services Prayers
9:00 am - 2:00 pm High Holiday Services September 12 @ 9:00 am - 2:00 pm High Holiday Services Prayers
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Freshmen Weekly Brunch September 15 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Freshmen Weekly Brunch Join us for a relaxed brunch at Hillel, especially for students in Freshmen Connection to meet other students, build community, and get connected with Jewish life at UMD. Whether you came to FreshFest or this is your first Hillel event, everyone is welcome! *This is a reoccuring event*
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Neshama Board Meeting September 17 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Neshama Board Meeting Weekly meeting for Neshama board
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Paint a Pot with Ruach September 17 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Paint a Pot with Ruach Come paint a pot with Ruach! Fake plant included :)
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Avirah Auditions September 17 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Avirah Auditions Auditions for Avirah's recuritment.
10:00 am - 11:00 am Avirah Auditions September 20 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Avirah Auditions Day 2 of auditions for Avirah's recuritment
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm High Holiday Services September 20 @ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm High Holiday Services Prayers
9:00 am - 2:00 pm High Holiday Services September 21 @ 9:00 am - 2:00 pm High Holiday Services Prayers
5:00 pm - 8:30 pm High Holiday Services September 21 @ 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm High Holiday Services Prayers
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Freshmen Connection Leadership Fellowship September 22 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Freshmen Connection Leadership Fellowship Looking to get more involved? Join us for the Freshmen Connection Leadership Fellowship! Meet other Jewish freshmen, plan fun events, gain valuable skills for your resume! *This is a reoccuring event*
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Hillel Greek Life Fellowship September 22 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Hillel Greek Life Fellowship Greek and looking for a way to get more involved? Join the Hillel Greek Life Fellowship! Plan fun events for your chapter, engage your peers, and gain valuable skills to add to your resume! All participants get a $100 stipend towards a Jewish experience of your choice and money to use towards programming.
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Neshama Board Meeting September 24 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Neshama Board Meeting Weekly meeting for Neshama board
9:00 pm - 10:00 pm Night Seder September 24 @ 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm Night Seder Every Thursday night, Night Seder is held in the Beit Midrash. Delicious snacks are served and all are welcome to come learn some Torah! Join the Maryland Beit Midrash WhatsApp group to get more info and stay up-to-date!
11:45 am - 3:00 pm Neshama Luncheon and Learn September 26 @ 11:45 am - 3:00 pm Neshama Luncheon and Learn Join Neshama for a delicious brunch following our morning service while our JTS Fellow Andrew teaches us about Sukkot! We will be eating and learning in the Sukkah!
11:00 am - 2:00 pm Wingman 2026 September 27 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Wingman 2026 Wingman is AEPhi’s annual philanthropy wing-eating competition, where members, families, and friends come together to enjoy wings, compete in a fun eating challenge, and raise money for the Elizabeth glazer pediatric aids foundation. It’s a fun, casual event centered around food, competition, and supporting an important cause.
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Freshmen Connection Leadership Fellowship September 29 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Freshmen Connection Leadership Fellowship Looking to get more involved? Join us for the Freshmen Connection Leadership Fellowship! Meet other Jewish freshmen, plan fun events, gain valuable skills for your resume! *This is a reoccuring event*
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Hillel Greek Life Fellowship September 29 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Hillel Greek Life Fellowship Greek and looking for a way to get more involved? Join the Hillel Greek Life Fellowship! Plan fun events for your chapter, engage your peers, and gain valuable skills to add to your resume! All participants get a $100 stipend towards a Jewish experience of your choice and money to use towards programming.
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Neshama Board Meeting October 1 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Neshama Board Meeting Weekly meeting for Neshama board
9:00 pm - 10:00 pm Night Seder October 1 @ 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm Night Seder Every Thursday night, Night Seder is held in the Beit Midrash. Delicious snacks are served and all are welcome to come learn some Torah! Join the Maryland Beit Midrash WhatsApp group to get more info and stay up-to-date!
