Student Groups

Be a part of the greater Jewish community on campus and get involved with one of our many student groups at Maryland Hillel!

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Avirah

Learn and perform Israeli dances on campus, at festivals and beyond.

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Eruv Committee

Help check the eruv to allow people to carry on Shabbat.

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FYSH – First Year Students of Hillel

Meet freshmen on North Campus via Shabbat Dinners, Breakfast Clubs and more!

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Gift of Life

Join a bone marrow registry serving patients seeking transplants.

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Hamsa

Plan LGBTQ+ friendly events for UMD Jewish students. Email us!

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Hillel Greek Life

Engage with Greek Jewish Terps through a variety of exciting programs.

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Jewish Student Union

Coordinate events like formals, bar nights, Israel Fest, and more.

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Kedma

Take part in services, speakers and social events for Orthodox students.

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Kol Sasson

Members rehearse and perform Jewish a cappella around the country.

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Mezumenet

Come together with the only all-treble Jewish a cappella group on campus.

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Mishelanu

Connect with Israeli and Hebrew speaking students through Israel-themed events.

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Mitzpeh

Write or report for UMD’s independent student Jewish newspaper.

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Neshama

Join other Egalitarian Jews on campus for social events, lively services and learning. Email us!

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NHBT

Compete in a basketball tournament with Jewish students from all over the country.

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Rak Shalom

Bring excitement and quality to Jewish a cappella performances nation-wide.

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Ruach

Take part in activities for Reform Jewish students on campus.

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Shabbat Crew

Work with the kitchen to serve food and create a warm Shabbat atmosphere.

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Sukkah Squad

Put up and take down the Sukkah behind Hillel around the time of Sukkot.

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Tamid

Connect students with Israeli businesses to foster American commitment to Israel.

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Terps for Israel

Educate campus leaders students with speakers, materials and events.

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Three Strands

Braid and sell challah to benefit organizations fighting hunger.