The
latest Diller 8 workshop can best be summarized by one word: Swag. The morning
started out with an intimate Tu B’Shevat Seder. The Dillers feasted on an array
of different foods from a tree, ranging from pineapples to chocolate covered
pomegranate. Amanda recommended trying dried dates to the courageous Dillers,
and those who tried it were rewarded with a delicious taste. As the Seder
progressed, each Diller shared new ideas as to how to protect the environment.
The theme of preserving the environment is very important to Diller 8, dating
back to Tikun Olam committee’s first water bottle challenge. As the Seder drew
to a close, the birthday committee began preparing their activity. The
committee brought out a piñata with the intention of picking candy up off the
ground just as one should pick trash up off the ground.
Lunch
followed soon after. During lunch a few of the Dillers may have noticed two men
unknown to them before today poke their head through the door. Unknown at the
time, but these two men were Matt and Emmanuel from “Bible Raps” here to
inspire the Dillers to write their very own rap song. Sitting in a circle, the
Dillers were skeptical at first that they would actually be able to create
their own rap. All doubt went away when Matt showed off his demo, ushering in
the new phrase, “I’m not white I’m Jewish!” Inspired by this line of poetic
masterpiece, the Dillers broke off in different groups to begin writing the
rap. Emmanuel took a group of five to create the beat while the rest broke into
teams of four to brainstorm lyrics. All of the groups started off slow at first
but once the first line was written, there was no stopping. It felt like it had
just started when Matt called everyone saying it was time to record the rap.
Gathered back together as one, Emmanuel began to lay down the beat as all stars
Lilly, Lex, and company began spitting out their lyrics. With Ethan filming for
the music video, the remaining Dillers formed a mob around the rappers bobbing
their heads, pumping their fists, and occasionally breaking out into a little
YMCA action. After the rappers finished spitting their fire, it was time for
the entire group to record the chorus. Everyone sang out a repetition of
“Diller Teens… Diller Teens,” with the occasional out bust of federation and
pluralism. With all parts of the rap finished, the day finally began to wind
down. Noticing the clock for the first time all day, the Dillers realized that
their time together was just about over. They said their goodbyes and left with
a feeling of excitement to hear the final product of the rap, which can be
heard in the link below.
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