Maryland Hillel Parents

10/08/2024

I shared these remarks last night with our community https://marylandhillel.org/10-7-vigil/ and it was an honor and a blessing to witness the magical moment last night when our resilient student leaders Terps for Israel, IAC Mishelanu UMD and Maryland JSU stood tall, proud, and with each other during a very trying and hard day on campus. Hostage Square was so powerful! The victim name reading during the day at Hillel was intense. The Vigil with over 1,100 strong was inspiring, emotionally draining and uplifting at the same time. J-Terp Families (JTF) for your sponsorship of the tshirts. Maryland Hillel for helping to create the magic. Partners UMD Chabad, Meor Maryland, University of Maryland, and University of Maryland Police Department for your amazing support. Congressman Steny Hoyer who inspires with his electric words matched by his noble actions.

08/23/2024

Suzy Israel and I couldn't be happier to share that our daughter Tamar just got engaged to Benny Margulies who lives four doors away from us. They met at Berman Hebrew Academy high school couple (where he proposed to her this morning at sunrise).

05/01/2024

Hear from our Executive Director, Ari Israel, about the campus climate at UMD and what Jewish students are facing across the country.

https://youtu.be/nN-twEApsYc?si=mGzHW94DqDPE1Jh7

Hear from our Executive Director, Ari Israel, about the campus climate at UMD and what Jewish students are facing across the country. Thank you, Forbes Breaking News, for this opportunity.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=jcmyRDmPQF77rUl9&v=nN-twEApsYc&feature=youtu.be

04/18/2024

Maryland Hillel,is grateful for and proud of the scores of pro Israel Jewish students who spoke up against to help defeat the SGA divestment bill. Our amazing student leadership who worked tirelessly to support Israel and defend against antisemitism.

04/01/2024

UMD administration just came out with very strong, unequivocal statement against disrupters; including them facing student conduct and even potential criminal charges. I have a meeting with President Pines in a few hours and will thank him personally, and at the same time, raise the ongoing issues our community is sadly facing

03/19/2024

What an honor to study Torah (Parshat VaYikra and Purim) with Mia Raskin who continues to inspire via her TRP Podcast!

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mia-raskin1/episodes/TRP-Episode-25-The-Eternal-Book-e2h8rps

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/trp-the-relatable-parsha/id1711532516?i=1000649651243

The third season of TRP is kicked off featuring Rabbi Ari Israel, Executive Director of Hillel at The University of Maryland. Listen here as Rabbi Israel climbs to the mountain to what he considers the pinnacle of the five books of the Torah.

12/13/2023

Check out the opportunity that UMD students had to meet Congressman Glenn Ivy earlier this week!

12/04/2023

📸 Look at this post on Facebook
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=856677279796563&id=100063628977054&mibextid=9R9pXO

12/04/2023

Maryland Hillel was honored to host our very own Terp, Congressman Steny Hoyer of MD's 5th District, who engaged with Jewish leaders around Israel and antisemitism on campus. We are blessed for his strong pro-Israel support and leadership in Congress.

11/29/2023

Thank you to our generous community for your support of Jewish students at Maryland this . You make weekly Shabbat meals, learning sessions, and meeting our students' increased needs during these difficult times possible.

It's never too late to make a difference: https://secure.givelively.org/donate/hillel-the-foundation-for-jewish-campus-life-college-park-md/support-jewish-terps-for-giving-tuesday-2023 (https://secure.givelively.org/donate/hillel-the-foundation-for-jewish-campus-life-college-park-md/support-jewish-terps-for-giving-tuesday-2023)

11/28/2023

On this , let's write a story of hope and change - igniting the strength in our Jewish community in College Park. Support Maryland Hillel and be part of our incredible mission to support Jewish students now and always.

Give generously: https://secure.givelively.org/donate/hillel-the-foundation-for-jewish-campus-life-college-park-md/support-jewish-terps-for-giving-tuesday-2023 (https://secure.givelively.org/donate/hillel-the-foundation-for-jewish-campus-life-college-park-md/support-jewish-terps-for-giving-tuesday-2023)

11/27/2023

In the face of rising anti-Semitism, we're reaching out to you, our incredible community, to join hands and make a stand against hatred. We believe in the power of unity, empathy, and collective action to create positive change.

📜 Urge the University of Maryland to Take Action on Antisemitism as it is our collective voice, a powerful call for change and a symbol of our commitment to a world free from discrimination. By signing, you're not just adding your name – you're making a statement that intolerance has no place in our community.

Why should you be a part of this movement?
🤝 Unity Is Strength: Together, we are an unbreakable force. By signing, you're standing shoulder to shoulder with people from all walks of life, sending a powerful message that we are stronger together.

🌍 Global Impact: Your signature contributes to a global movement, demonstrating that the fight against anti-Semitism is a shared responsibility that knows no boundaries.

📚 Education and Awareness: Every signature is a step towards raising awareness and fostering understanding. Let's create a ripple effect of change by educating ourselves and others about the impact of anti-Semitism.

In light of recent events and ongoing talks with our university administration, we, the Jewish community at the University of Maryland (UMD), are determined to ensure that all Jewish students feel safe and accepted on our campus. We believe that unity is key in our fight against antisemitism. One im...