The most common question I (director of Hillels of Westchester) have received over the last 6 months is: what can I do to help college students in Westchester?

Today, I have a clear call to action: volunteer and/or join us this Sunday, April 14^th 3:00-7:00PM at Purchase College for the Joyfully Jewish Festival!  Although students have been planning this event since September, there were some recent hurdles that threw the event into question, but we now have confirmation from Purchase College that the event can proceed as planned.

 

We desperately need an army of volunteers to make this event a success for students.  Register to volunteer HERE 

 

Financial support for the Joyfully Jewish Festival can be made at: www.hillelsofwestchester.org/support-us.  

 

The day will feature: 

• Keynote speaker Elisheva Rishon, a Black, Orthodox fashion designer who will spark our Jewish joy through her inspirational message
• A performance by the Elias Ladino Quartet 
• Student speakers and performers
• DJ
• Inflatable obstacle course + carnival games + prizes galore!
• A Jewish history gallery
• Temporary tattoo station, in memory of Shani Louk, z"l, a tattoo artist who lost her life on October 7th
• Partner tables
• ...and a whole lot of Jewish Joy!!!!

 

Thank you all for your enduring supporting of our students.  This has been a trying year on campus, to say the least.  Your presence will be an affirmative reminder that they are not alone.