Diller Teen Fellows Montreal at the Friendship Circle

Last Sunday, we went to the Friendship Circle where we did an activity for Chanukah, and played with the kids there. The Friendship Circle unites teen volunteers with children who have special needs in a friendship that enriches both their lives.

For our Chanukah craft, we made chanukiot out of pieces of wood and nuts from the hardware store, and we helped our new friends decorate them. After we made the crafts, we went to the dance room where we did Zumba and went up to the gym to do an obstacle course and play basketball. Our short afternoon visit made a remarkable impact on the Diller Teen Fellows and enriched our Diller experience.

Once we returned to the Y, we reflected on our incredible experience at the Friendship circle and talked about taking responsibility for others. We also played a game of "and suddenly". It really was a really fantastic day and I hope we have more days like this to come. 

Written by Gabriella Malamud