UMD community members gather for 10-foot menorah lighting to celebrate Hanukkah
The ceremony, which has been celebrated since 1995, was hosted by this university’s Bais Menachem Chabad Jewish Student Center.
Prince George’s County Planning Board approves new Hillel center site plan
Maryland Hillel has had plans to build a new cultural center in the Old Town neighborhood for more than five years.
UMD sees 46 hate bias incident reports in November amid violence in Israel, Palestine
The figure is the highest number of reports in any single month since the Bias Incident Support Services office was created.
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About 1,000 UMD community members gather for vigil after attack in Israel
Jewish student groups at the University of Maryland hosted the vigil amid the recent surge in violence in Israel and Palestine.
UMD students continue to call for more kosher food options on North Campus
Some Jewish students want more accessible options beyond the Hillel Center.
Maryland Hillel promotes togetherness with Spin Love, Not Hate on last night of Hanukkah
The event hosted guest speakers, a mass dreidel spin and student group promotion.
Lack of kosher dining options at UMD leaves some Jewish students feeling disconnected
Kosher students who want a full dining plan must go to Maryland Hillel for meals, leaving some feeling disconnected.