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. Katharine Wilson 3 days ago
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. Diamondback Staff 4 days ago
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. Diamondback Staff September 30, 2024
‘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. Diamondback Staff September 19, 2024
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. Diamondback Staff September 12, 2024
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
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. Katharine Wilson November 15, 2023
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. Akshaj Gaur November 14, 2023
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. Ilana Williams November 21, 2022
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