Ben and Esther Rosenbloom
HILLEL CENTER

A Home Where Jewish Students Belong, Lead, and Thrive

Open the next chapter of Jewish life at UMD.

The Ben and Esther Rosenbloom Hillel Center is a permanent home for Jewish life at the University of Maryland — and it will open its doors in 2026!

Before the ribbon is cut — be part of the story.

INSIDE THE CENTER

WAYS TO GIVE

What Happens at Hillel?

Maryland Hillel serves nearly 5,000 Jewish students, offering a cultural, social, and spiritual hub at the heart of campus. The new center ensures this legacy continues for decades to come.

Daily meals and Shabbat dinners that bring hundreds of students together each week—often where friendships begin.

500+ STUDENTS

participating in Reform, Conservative, and Orthodox high holiday services.

Israel education and engagement, connecting students to Israeli culture and society:

800 STUDENTS

at annual Israel Fest in the spring.

150+ ATTENDEES

on summer Birthright trips.

25+ STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

including two a cappella groups, Jewish Student Union, National Hillel Basketball Tournament, an independent Jewish student publication, social justice and environmental organizations, and more.

“The new center will be a critical tool to create community, deepen Jewish identity, and empower student leadership for generations.”

— Ari Israel, Executive Director

Ben and Esther Rosenbloom HILLEL CENTER

Ben and Esther Rosenbloom
HILLEL CENTER