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. Natalie Weger December 11, 2023
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. Katharine Wilson December 8, 2023
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. Natalie Weger December 4, 2023
This is not the time to speak without thinking. Jewish students ask for understanding. We ask you to take time to learn about Jewish history and trauma. Guest Opinion October 16, 2023
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. Natalie Weger October 12, 2023
UMD students continue to call for more kosher food options on North Campus Some Jewish students want more accessible options beyond the Hillel Center. Auzinea Bacon September 26, 2022
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. Hannah Ziegler December 6, 2021
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. Freelance Reporter October 16, 2019