National Hillel
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March 28 - 31, 2024

What is NHBT?

NHBT is a four-day weekend convention and basketball tournament held annually at the University of Maryland.

In 2010, Rachel Epstein founded the National Hillel Basketball Tournament to bring students together around the inclusive game of basketball. The small event quickly ballooned into one of the largest gatherings of Hillel students in the country. The 2019 tournament attracted 1,500 students for a weekend of excitement, Judaism, and competition for the prized ‘Kiddush Cup.’

NHBT strengthens the Jewish community. As college students, we navigate our identities and decide who we want to be. Our goal is to bring Jews from all backgrounds together, foster unity, and inspire attendees to live active Jewish lives.

This weekend is truly one to be a part of.


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Held annually during the spring semester at the University of Maryland Hillel, the National Hillel Basketball Tournament is the premier event for athletes who frequent their respective Hillels. The National Hillel Basketball Tournament was founded in 2010 by University of Maryland student Rachel Epstein. Epstein started the tournament to help bring students together around the inclusive and encompassing game of basketball. What started as a small event has quickly ballooned into what is now one of the largest gatherings of Hillel students in the country. The 2019 tournament was the largest one yet, and brought together hundreds of students together for a weekend of events, Judaism, and competition.

The National Hillel Basketball Tournament brings Jewish college students from across the country together for a weekend of sport and community building. Housed annually at the University of Maryland Hillel, the Hillel Basketball Tournament encompasses a memorable weekend where students from Hillel Houses from across the country compete for the prized ‘Kiddush Cup.’ Between the events, activities and basketball games, this weekend is truly one to be a part of.Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Suspendisse varius enim in eros elementum tristique. Duis cursus, mi quis viverra ornare, eros dolor interdum nulla, ut commodo diam libero vitae erat. Aenean faucibus nibh et justo cursus id rutrum lorem imperdiet. Nunc ut sem vitae risus tristique posuere.

What you get

• Shabbat experience
• Weekend accommodations
• Meals from Friday through Sunday lunch
• Apparel:  jersey, shirt, bag, and more!
• Exclusive giveaways
• Get the Kiddush Cup

Join NHBT as a...

Free Agent

Don’t have a team but still want to play? Sign up for the tournament as a free agent! NHBT Board will assign you to a team so you can join the weekend festivities.

Team

Sign up with your friends for a weekend of fierce and fun competition for the Kiddush Cup! Enjoy a Thursday night kick-off event, Shabbat meals and weekend programming.

Fan

Cheer on your friends and enjoy the tournament as an NHBT fan! Sign up for our kick-off event, Shabbat meals, guest speakers, weekend activities and more! 

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Team

Sign up with your friends for a weekend of fierce and fun competition for the Kiddush Cup! Enjoy a Thursday night kick-off event, Shabbat meals and weekend programming..

Free Agent

Don’t have a team but still want to play? Sign up for the tournament as a free agent! NHBT Board will assign you to a team so you can join the weekend festivities

Fan

Cheer on your friends and enjoy the tournament as an NHBT fan! Sign up for our kick-off event, Shabbat meals, guest speakers, weekend activities and more! 

Team

Sign up with your friends for a weekend of fierce and fun competition for the Kiddush Cup! Enjoy a Thursday night kick-off event, Shabbat meals and weekend programming.

Free Agent

Don’t have a team but still want to play? Sign up for the tournament as a free agent! NHBT Board will assign you to a team so you can join the weekend festivities.

Fan

Cheer on your friends and enjoy the tournament as an NHBT fan! Sign up for our kick-off event, Shabbat meals, guest speakers, weekend activities and more! 

Included

• Shabbat experience
• Weekend accommodations
• Meals from Friday through Sunday lunch
• Apparel:  jersey, shirt, bag, and more!
• Exclusive giveaways
• The chance to win the Kiddush Cup

FAQs

Have a question that’s not here? Contact us at support@hilleltournament.com

Faqs

When is the tournament?

Thursday March 28- Sunday March 31, 2024

What has been NHBT's impact?

The tournament has quadrupled in size since its inception in 2010. It began with less than 10 local teams coming to UMD, with players staying in students’ dorm rooms and eating in our Hillel. In the past decade, we have grown to bring over 40 schools with 1,500 students partaking in the shabbat and weekend festivities.

Where can I donate?

To donate, click the link here.

How many players can play on a team?

The roster size is 5-8 players.

What does the registration get me?

When registering for NHBT you get: 3 nights in a hotel, all meals and events throughout the weekend, jerseys, and NHBT swag!!! What an incredible deal!!

Do I have to be affiliated with Hillel on my campus to come play?

Anyone affiliated with Hillel is encouraged to come play, but all Jewish students regardless of their Hillel involvement can come as well!

What if I can't get a full team from my school. How can I play?

If your school cannot find enough students to make a full team, you can sign up as an individual free agent and we will put you on a team with other free agents.

Have a question that’s not here? Contact us at support@hilleltournament.com

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