UMD community members gather at Hillel on one-year anniversary of Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack
More than 1,000 attendees sang, prayed and delivered speeches about people killed in Israel and the impact Hamas’ attack has had on students on campus.
UMD Jewish, Israeli students reflect on one-year anniversary of Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack
Monday marks one year after Hamas killed more than 1,200 people and took about 250 people hostage in its attack on Israel.
UMD ‘Shabbat 1,000’ event strengthens community, celebrates culture
Jewish community members and allies gathered Friday night to celebrate the largest Shabbat of the semester.
‘It was heartbreaking’: UMD students grieve hostages held by Hamas, killed in Gaza
Israeli forces on Sept. 1 recovered the bodies of six hostages taken by Hamas in its attack on Oct. 7 2023.
Maryland Hillel breaks ground on new, larger facility
The start of construction on the new, 39,105-square-foot building marks the end of a nearly decade-long project.
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.
College Park City Council approves site plan for new Hillel building
A new 39,105-square-foot Hillel cultural center will be on Yale Avenue, next to fraternity row and St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church.
UMD community members hold remembrance event for hostages held by Hamas
Attendees, some with Israeli flags draped over their shoulders, participated in a 241-second moment of silence to honor each hostage.
Maryland Hillel revises plans for new site set to open in fall 2024
The current Hillel, located on Mowatt Lane, is about 16,700 square feet whereas the new Hillel will be more than 39,000 square feet.
UMD students continue to call for more kosher food options on North Campus
Some Jewish students want more accessible options beyond the Hillel Center.