UMBC Hillel

At the Jewish Community Center (JCC) of Greater Baltimore Block Party? Come find us until 3 PM!

CALLING ALL NEW RETRIEVERS!
As we head into the summer, we are so excited to welcome the UMBC class of 2030, transfer students, and new graduate students to the Retriever mishpacha (family)!
Joining us in the fall? Please fill out our incoming student form—link in comments!

📣 Opportunity for UMBC students! The 2026 J Street U Student Leadership Summit in Washington, DC (Aug 12–14) is now open for registration. This summit brings together student leaders from across the country to engage in dialogue, learn from policy experts and activists, and build skills for pro-peace, pro-democracy advocacy focused on Israeli and Palestinian futures.
✨ $36 registration fee
✨ Housing + meals provided
✨ Travel reimbursement available (for students who register before May 29)

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/j-street-u-2026-student-leadership-summit-registration-1984826141419?aff=oddtdtcreator

Questions? Email Lucas at [email protected]!

UMBC Hillel is so excited to celebrate our Spring 2026 graduates for your hard work! All graduating and their families are invited to a Jewish community Graduation Day Bagel Lunch on Thursday, May 21 from 12-2 PM in the Gathering Space! RSVP here so we have enough bagels for everyone: https://form.jotform.com/261308231988159

Join UMBC Hillel for our *last Shabbat Oneg of the semester* today from 5pm to 6:30pm in the CWB Gathering Space ✨ Come de-stress, enjoy some nosh, and hang out with friends! We’d love to see you there!

Questions? Feel free to reach out to Danielle at [email protected].

Thank YOU for supporting Jewish students at UMBC Hillel! Thanks to your generous contributions, UMBC Hillel raised over $10,000 during ! Including our match, that's over $15,000! Thank you for making a life-changing impact on our students.

Holocaust Survivor Event at UMBC – This Tuesday (7pm to 9pm)

UMBC Hillel’s Israel Committee is honored to host Holocaust survivor Lynne Farbman for an evening of storytelling and discussion.

This is a rare and meaningful opportunity to hear firsthand testimony from a Holocaust survivor, reflect on this history, and engage in an important conversation about its relevance today. We warmly invite students, alumni, faculty, community members, friends, and family to join us.

🍽️ Free dinner, snacks, drinks, and more will be provided.

⏰ RSVP deadline: TONIGHT (Monday, May 11) at 11:59pm EST
(RSVP required for food and to receive the event location)

👉 RSVP here: https://form.jotform.com/261237369907163

We hope to see you there and to share this impactful experience together.

Questions? Email Yoni at [email protected]

With just one day left in and about 50% to our goal, now is the time to make a difference in the lives of Jewish Retrievers! Can Jewish students at UMBC count on your support? Make your impact now at give.hillel.org/umbc