Hillel – The UMaine Jewish Organization
Hillel is a student-run organization serving the University of Maine’s Jewish community. It provides Jewish students, faculty, and staff a means to network amongst themselves. Hillel organizes celebrations, worship ceremonies, and social activities revolving around Jewish life. All persons interested are welcome to become involved. In addition to on-campus activities, Hillel links the University of Maine to the surrounding Jewish community of Greater Bangor. Whether you are interested in connecting with other Jews within the community or simply learning more about Jewish traditions, contact us!
We hold events throughout the year for different holidays as well as biweekly meetings to plan these events. We also help connect Jewish and non-Jewish students with the surrounding Jewish community to facilitate growth of the Jewish population at the University.
Find us on Facebook at “University of Maine Hillel” or on Instagram @umainehillel for the most up to date information!
Meetings Fall 2021
Fall ’21 – Spring ’22: Every Wednesday 5-6pm in the Multicultural Student Center, Memorial Union Rm 312
Please contact us by email or facebook for questions and updates!
Join Our Email List!
Email our advisor at shellie.batuski@maine.edu asking to be added to our email list to stay up to date on Hillel events and other Jewish resources in the area!
Links to Local Synagogues
Congregation Beth El (Reform)
207.945.4578
Congregation Beth Israel (Conservative)
207.945.3433
Congregation Beth Abraham (Orthodox)
207.947.0876
Center for Small Town Jewish Life
207.859.4271
Note: Further information is available on each synagogue’s webpage or by calling their office.
Jewish Info
Movements
If you have any questions please contact our faculty advisor at shellie.batuski@maine.edu
Last Updated 5/16/2022

Hillel Officers
Co – Presidents
Rachel Pellis: rachel.pellis@maine.edu
Ma’ayan Weiss: maayan.weiss@maine.edu
Vice President
Jacob Hinz
Treasurer
Max Gugig
Co – Secretary and Co – Social Media Chairs
Amanda Richter: amanda.richter@maine.edu
Tom Pinett: tom.pinett@maine.edu
Movie Chair
Zoe Utsler
Ritual Chair
Luke Goldman
Faculty Advisor
Shellie Batuski