The following is a compilation of two articles written by Running Start and Her Campus. Women make up half of the population, but less than one in four elected leaders are women. When women run, they win at the same rates as men – the problem is that there aren’t enough women running. We know now that countries … Continue reading
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
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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
The Diller Tikkun Olam Awards celebrate tikkun olam, or “repairing the world.” The Diller Family Foundation knows that supporting Jewish teen leadership today means creating and inspiring future generations of strong Jewish leaders in the global community. The Awards provide a very generous scholarship for each recipient so that they may use it to further their … Continue reading
What an honor this is! I am the only teenager, and my photo is right next to Elizabeth Warren, whom I love! Deeds Not Words was formed by a passionate group of people led by former Texas state Senator, Wendy Davis. The organization works to provide the tools necessary to help make change in our communities … Continue reading
The Jewish Women’s Archive (JWA) is pleased to present the fifth year of the Rising Voices Fellowship. The Fellowship is open to female-identified high school students who have a passion for writing, a demonstrated concern for current events, a commitment to improving their writing skills, and a strong interest in Judaism—particularly as it relates to … Continue reading
Elie Wiesel once said, “The opposite of love is not hate, it is indifference. The opposite of faith is not heresy, it is indifference. And the opposite of life is not death, it is indifference. Because of indifference, one dies before one actually dies.” Minnah Stein, who is a rising senior at Pine View, has been … Continue reading
There were so many amazing projects entered, I would have been happy even if I didn’t win. I loved seeing so many kids getting involved and trying to change the world!! I am so happy and honored to have won. And, my school gets to display the trophy for a year. So cool! Community Youth … Continue reading
