Sienna Nazarian grew up in Beverly Hills listening to her family tell stories about leaving Iran during its 1979 revolution because, as Jews, they no longer felt safe.
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This article was sponsored by and produced in partnership with the Diller Teen Tikkun Olam Awards, which celebrate tikkun olam, or “repairing the world.” Each year, the Helen Diller Family Foundation recognizes up to 15 extraordinary Jewish teenagers from across the United States with an award of $36,000 each to honor their initiatives to help change the world. Nominate a young leader today or teens can apply directly by January 5, 2023. This story was produced by JTA’s native content team.