Join the Jewish Student Union and Rabbi Danielle Leshaw for a special lunch and learn program, celebrating Purim while tasting hamantashen and other foods related to the holiday.
The Jewish holiday of Purim is a joyous occasion that marks freedom from religious persecution. Jews around the world exchange gifts, read the biblical book of Esther, and feast on special foods. Join special guest Rabbi Danielle Leshaw for a learning session about the rituals of this holiday while sharing a free lunchtime meal provided by the Jewish Student Union.
Rabbi Danielle Leshaw joined the Hillel movement in 2002 as the executive director for Hillel at Ohio University in Athens, Ohio, where she served for 14 years. In her current role as a campus support director and senior educator for Hillel International, she consults with over 70 campuses nationally, focusing on student engagement, fundraising initiatives, donor relations, Jewish education and celebration, and campus climate.
For more information, and to get involved with the Jewish Student Union, please email JSU Presidents, Rachel (nwsbc@iup.edu) and Nicolette (kbndc@iup.edu).