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!
Adopt a Bubbie
Visit old-age homes weekly in order to give back in a meaningful way.
Avirah
Learn and perform Israeli dances on campus, at festivals and beyond.
Challah for Hunger
Braid and sell challah to benefit organizations fighting hunger.
DUNK
Teach youth about healthy living through after school basketball.
Eruv Committee
Help check the eruv to allow people to carry on Shabbat.
Gift of Life
Join a bone marrow registry that serves patients seeking donors for transplants.
Hamsa
Participate in and plan LGBTQ+ friendly events for Jewish students on campus.
Hillel Greek Life
Engage with Greek Jewish Terps through a variety of exciting programs.
Hillel North
Meet freshmen on North Campus via Shabbat Dinners, Breakfast Clubs and more!
HRCT
Hillel’s Rebranding Community Togetherness, redefining the role of Jewish students on campus.
JFarm
Educate and volunteer to inspire the community to be environmentally conscious.
JHacks
Join in for a weekend of innovation and stay for an all night hackathon at UMD.
J Street UMD
Advocate for a two-state solution and represent the Zionist left.
Jewish Student Union
Coordinate events including formals, bar nights, Israel Fest, and more.
Kedma
Take part in services, speakers and social events for Orthodox students.
Kol Sasson
Members rehearse and perform Jewish a cappella around the country.
Mezumenet
Come together with the only all women Jewish a cappella group on campus.
Mishelanu
Connect with Israeli and Hebrew speaking students through Israel-themed events.
Mitzpeh
Write or report for UMD’s independent student Jewish newspaper.
NHBT
Compete in a basketball tournament with Jewish students from all over the country.
Ometz
Join Conservative Jews on campus for social events, lively services and learning.
Rak Shalom
Bring excitement and quality to Jewish a cappella performances nation-wide.
Ruach
Take part in acitivities for Reform Jewish students on campus.
Shabbat Crew
Work with the kitchen to serve food and create a warm Shabbat atmosphere.
Sukkah Squad
Put up and take down the Sukkah behind Hillel around the time of Sukkot.
Tamid
Connect students with Israeli businesses to foster American commitment to Israel.
Terps for Israel
Educate current and future campus leaders about Israel through speakers, materials and events.