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Diller Teen Fellows Kick Off Their First Shabbaton of the Year

Diller Teen Fellows Kick Off Their First Shabbaton of the Year

The Diller Teen Fellowship program is Miami’s premier leadership development initiative, selecting a group of 20 Jewish teens entering grades 10 and 11. This year-long experience focuses on strengthening personal Jewish identity, creating authentic connections with Israel and Israeli peers, and cultivating leadership skills rooted in purposeful Tikkun Olam. As a proudly pluralistic community, Diller unites teens from a wide range of schools, synagogues, and backgrounds, giving them the chance to learn from one another’s stories and perspectives. Cohort 13 embraced this diversity from the start, coming together this past weekend to celebrate Shabbat, engage in meaningful conversations about their Jewish identities, and continue building their sense of community.
Who Found the Cruse of Oil?

Who Found the Cruse of Oil?

Quick, who found the cruse of oil that lasted eight days? On Chanukah we celebrate two miracles: our military victory over the Greeks and the one small cruse of oil that kept the menorah in the Temple lit for eight days. Between the two miracles, our tradition holds that finding the oil is more important. The re-dedication of the Temple capped by the eight days of menorah light is the real Chanukah miracle. That’s why the holiday is called Chanukah, which means “dedication,” and why we light a menorah to commemorate the events. If I started with the question of who led the victory over the Greeks, everyone would know that the answer is Judah, the Maccabee. But the hero who brought about the critical miracle goes un-named. Why is that? This is one of Chanukah’s lessons. Who the hero was isn’t important; it’s what they did that matters. And to appreciate what they did, let’s look at what they didn’t do…

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