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

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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 →

Minnah Stein Named a 2018 Diller Tikkun Olam Awards Recipient

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 →

Minnah Stein: Named Deeds Not Words Change Maker

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 →

Minnah Stein is a Recipient of the Jewish Women’s Archive Rising Voices Fellowship

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 →

Minnah Stein Named a 2017 Anne Frank Humanitarian Award Honoree

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 →

EMPOWER U Wins The Global Youth Service Day Grant

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 →