How Maryland Hillel is planning its first birthright trip in two years

by Minnie Stephenson [The information in this article has since been updated.] As the coronavirus pandemic continues to rage across the world, the University of Maryland’s Hillel chapter plans to embark on its Birthright trip to Israel for the first time since the pandemic began. “It’s really monumental, honestly; we had a lot of applicants,” said Mal Goldenberg, the Birthright Israel coordinator for Maryland Hillel.  … Continue reading How Maryland Hillel is planning its first birthright trip in two years

Students reflect on Birthright Israel as Hillel opens summer application

One experience connects three University of Maryland sophomores with little in common. Jacob Elspas, Hannah Lee and Isaac Solomon, despite having different majors and distinct personalities, all shared the experience of Birthright Israel.  Birthright Israel is a free 10-day trip to Israel for any 18 to 26-year-old person who identifies as Jewish and is recognized as such by their local community or by one of … Continue reading Students reflect on Birthright Israel as Hillel opens summer application