Trip
Israel
Immersive journeys through Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, and beyond — where history meets identity.
Find your people. Deepen your purpose.
Build real friendships, explore meaningful Judaism, and find your Jewish home at Maryland.MEOR Maryland helps students build real friendships, explore meaningful Judaism, and find a Jewish home at the University of Maryland.
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About MEOR
A Jewish Community Built Around Relationships
MEOR Maryland is a home for Jewish students at the University of Maryland. Through Shabbat meals, customized learning, meaningful conversations, leadership opportunities, travel experiences, and lifelong friendships, students find a Jewish community that feels personal, welcoming, and real.
For Freshmen
New to Maryland? Start Here.
College is a big transition. MEOR helps freshmen find community, meet other Jewish students, enjoy Shabbat meals, explore meaningful conversations, and discover opportunities on campus from the very beginning.
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Meet People
Connect with other Jewish freshmen and upperclassmen in a relaxed, friendly setting.
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Find Your Place
Join Shabbat meals, social events, learning opportunities, and student gatherings.
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Get Connected
Reach out, come to an event, or let us help you find the right next step.
Student Life
Where Students Find Their People
Real friendships, mentors who know your name, and a Jewish community that grows with you through every year at Maryland.
Shabbat & Community
Customized Learning
Leadership & Fellowships
Trips & Retreats
Trips & Fellowships
Travel That Changes the Way You See the World
From Israel experiences to Poland journeys, retreats, and immersive trips, MEOR gives students opportunities to explore Jewish identity beyond the classroom and beyond campus.
Trip
Poland
A meaningful journey through Jewish history that shapes how students understand the present.
Trip
Retreats & Adventures
Weekend getaways, outdoor adventures, and shared moments that build lifelong friendships.
Student-Centered
A Jewish Community That Feels Personal
No two students are the same. MEOR is built around real relationships, thoughtful conversations, meaningful experiences, and the belief that Jewish life should feel alive, relevant, and deeply human.
Built on relationships, not programs.
Our New Home
A Place to Belong, Right on Campus
We're building a dedicated space at the heart of Maryland — a warm Jewish home where students can drop in, share a meal, learn together, and feel like they belong. More details coming soon.
Get in Touch
Ready to Connect?
Whether you're looking for a Shabbat meal, a conversation, a trip, a fellowship, or just a place to feel at home, MEOR Maryland would love to meet you.