The following article by Anya Kamenetz was published on NPR.org 9/28/18. You may read it here or on the NPR website. I am inspired by Delegate Ariana Kelly’s work to bring much-needed consent education to K-12 students in Maryland. She has done what I hope to do in Florida and what I believe should be … Continue reading
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This Jewish Teen Is Revolutionizing the Way We Teach Kids About Consent
This article appears on the Kveller website and was written by Abby Sher. Thank you so much, Abby, for your work to help get the word out about this important topic. You may read the article on the Kveller website or here. Even before #MeToo became a viral hashtag, Minnah Stein — aged 14 at the time … Continue reading
The 2018 Diller Teen Tikkun Olam Awards Ceremony
I can’t think of a better way to end my summer and kickstart my college career than by attending the Diller Teen Tikkun Olam retreat and awards ceremony. I had the pleasure of meeting 14 of the most amazing young Jewish leaders – not to mention Jackie and Dan Safier and the awesome Diller staff. … Continue reading
Why the New Movie “Eighth Grade” is so Important for Teens and Adults
Last night I saw the new movie Eighth Grade. I knew it was going to be intense, but I was still not prepared for what I saw. I was physically sickened that a movie about the trials and tribulations of an eighth grader included so much about sexual harassment. I shouldn’t have been shocked. I … Continue reading
Advocating Awareness
This article written by Shane Donglasan originally appeared in The Observer on July 30, 2018. Minnah Stein has been nationally recognized for her work addressing sexual assault in Sarasota high schools. Minnah Stein is on a mission to educate Sarasota high school students about a difficult, yet pervasive topic. A 17-year-old recent graduate of Pine … Continue reading
Preview of My Diller Teen Tikkun Olam Award Video
To view the videos of some of the other recipients, go here. Continue reading
Shooting My Diller Tikkun Olam Award Recipient Video
Being named a recipient of the Diller Family Foundation’s Tikkun Olam Award still feels like a dream – a very good one! Last week our home was struck by lightning, but we didn’t let that stop us! As soon as we had electricity back on, local videographer Brad Bryan came to shoot my video segment. … Continue reading
