First Shabbat
Join us for the first Shabbat of the semester at Maryland Hillel! Whether you're a longtime Hillel regular or joining us for the first time, come enjoy a meaningful evening filled with delicious food, community,…
College: University of Maryland, College Park
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First Week of Classes Maryland Hillel Welcome
Stop by Maryland Hillel or find us out on campus during the first week of classes! Grab a snack, meet our staff and student leaders, and learn about everything happening this semester.
Welcome Back BBQ
Kick off the semester at Maryland Hillel's Welcome Back BBQ! Enjoy great food, music, games, and meet new and returning students. Learn about upcoming events, fellowships, and ways to get involved. Bring your friends, we…
FreshFest
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…
Dear Hillel: Leading with Pride and Joy
Right before sunset on Friday evenings, something special happens on Mowatt Lane in College Park, Maryland.
Welcome to Hillel: A Letter from Hillel International’s Student Cabinet Co-Chairs
Mazel tov! Whether you’re beginning your college career or continuing your college journey, there’s something so special about starting another year marked by meaning, personal growth, challenges, unexpected turns, and most importantly, memories that will last a lifetime.
We’re Craving Some Competition: Reinventing a Jewish A Cappella Event
For Elyon Topolosky, the music director of Rak Shalom, one of University of Maryland’s two Jewish a cappella groups, his introduction to the world of competitive collegiate Jewish a cappella came before he was a college student himself.
An Aca-Revival of a Jewish Musical Event
From chanted prayers to summer camp song sessions to improvised harmonies in niggunim (the wordless melodies often sung as part of services), music is an integral part of Jewish culture.
The Hillel Dance-a-thon That Saved a Life
When college student Alex Davidson attended a dance marathon hosted by the University of Maryland to raise money for Children’s National Hospital in 2013, the last thing he expected was to kick off a series of events that would save the life of a little girl. But that’s exactly what he did. “Hillel had sponsored […]
