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In Jewish tradition, we pause for a solemn moment before celebrating. We break a glass at a wedding, we remember being slaves in Egypt before entering Shabbat — and last week, we paused to remember fallen soldiers on Yom HaZikaron as we prepared to joyfully celebrate Israel's independence on Yom Ha'atzmaut. |
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We observed both Israeli "Yamim" (days) last week with our students. We gathered our community around the Mirowitz flagpole for moments of silence on Yom Hazikaron. |
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Then we celebrated Yom Ha'atzmaut the next day with singing, dancing, games and (yes!) chocolate (view photos from the day here). |
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All the while, our 8th graders were experiencing the joy authentically as they celebrated Yom Ha'atzmaut in at Ramat David Air Force Base, which opens to the public only once a year (on Yom Ha'atzmaut) for an impressive air show! |
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Each year at this time, Mirowitz students experience one of the many gifts of a Jewish day school education: a connection with Israel. That connection is an integral part of who we are as a school community. Our students learn Hebrew language daily with lessons rich in Israeli poetry, stories and songs. |
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They dive into social studies lessons that help them understand the significance of the land and the country to our people. They have Israeli friends, know the taste of hummus and shakshuka, and learn from our Shinshinit, a young Israeli who teaches at Mirowitz as a gap year before national service to Israel. |
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As our students get older, we encourage them to grapple with current affairs and to understand Israel's complexities. Our middle schoolers take three trimester-long courses in Israeli history and culture. |
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And by the time our students graduate, they know for certain that the story of Israel is our story as a Jewish people. It's a part of their Jewish identities, right up there with saying, "Next year in Jerusalem."
Our hearts are filled with pride...for Israel AND for our students. Both give us hope for a bright future.
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May 7: Mirowitz Gala @ 6 p.m. at the Ritz
May 9: Lag B'omer
May 10: All-School Pizza Party for lunch (in celebration of our success in collecting items for the "Mirowitz Fights Hunger and Poverty" drive.)
May 11-12: 5th Grade Overnight (Machaneh Ivrit)
May 16: Volunteer Appreciation Event at 8:45 a.m.
May 16: 3rd Grade parents "Let's Get Together," 7 p.m.
May 16-17: Raise Your Yad Challenge
May 17: Mirowitz night at the Ball Park @ 6:45 p.m.
May 19: Sneak a Peek at what awaits next year!
May 21: Elijah's Circle Donor Appreciation Event
May 23: 8th Grade Sendoff
May 24: 8th Grade Graduation
May 25: Last Day of School Picnic (Noon Dismissal)
May 26-27: Shavuot
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Help us celebrate our graduating 8th grade class:
Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at 4:30pm
B'nai Amoona Chapel
Following the ceremony, join us for a reception hosted by
6th and 7th grade parents, in the Mirowitz lobby.
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Calling all parents, grandparents and friends who have volunteered at Mirowitz in any way this year.
We'd like to properly thank you for chaperoning a field trip, weeding or planting the garden, working with students, teaching a lesson, organizing an event, providing your professional services, serving lunch, distributing challot, delivering welcome signs, soliciting financial donations, helping a teacher or whatever it is you did to help!
Join us for a celebration of YOU!
Tuesday, May 16
8:45 - 9:15 a.m. in the Beit Midrash
Refreshments to Follow |
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We are excited to greet almost 400 of you this Sunday at 6 p.m. at the Ritz-Carlton. Here are a few details:
- Dress is cocktail attire.
- Cocktail hour is from 6-7 p.m. The program begins promptly at 7 p.m. and will end around 8:30 p.m. Afterwards, you are invited to hang around for coffee and a dessert bar.
- Enjoy complimentary valet parking at the side entrance closest to the ballroom. If you'd prefer to self-park, you may do so in the parking garage at no cost.
- This is Mirowitz's most important fundraiser of the year, so please come ready to raise your hand to support our school during the fund-the-need portion of the evening.
We can't wait to honor Buddy Lebman with the
Meyer and Marcelle Kranzberg Visionary Award and Rabbi Susan Talve and Rabbi James Stone Goodman with the
Community Service Award, and the teachers below who will be recognized for their years of service.
See you there,
Jada and Brett Fox
Gala Co-Chairs
P.S. If you want to come but forgot to tell us, please let Marianne know TODAY! You can purchase tickets or make a fund-the-need gift here:
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Our Middle School baseball team is off to a 3-1 start, with back to back wins over Principia, including Tuesday's 11-6 win. |
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In that game, 6th grader Benny earned the win, pitching 2 innings and allowing just 1 run on 1 hit. He also contributed with 3 RBI's in the game, and a sparkling defensive gem that he turned into a double play from his 2nd base position. |
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6th grader Sammy G had a great game at the plate, going 3-3 with a double. He scored 3 runs. Next up, a game Sunday in Clayton, and Tuesday at Whitfield.
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Ever wonder what barriers keep Jewish children from attending Jewish day school? Watch this video to find out! |
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Ambassadors amplify our efforts by spreading the word to family and friends via email, social media or phone. We will provide you with everything you need to be successful. All you need to do is reach out to your network. In less than 5 minutes, you can exponentially help broaden our reach and make an impact on our total fundraising goal.
Already, more than 75 families have collectively donated more than $4.71 million. We need your help to cross the finish line.
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Join us for Mirowitz Night
at the Ball Park! ⚾️ |
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Wednesday, May 17
Cards vs Brewers
(Section 265)
6:45pm
$21.75 per ticket
Tickets are limited, so reserve yours today! Questions? |
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Next week, we will show our love for our extraordinary Mirowitz teachers and staff. Please send your child with flowers on Wednesday...and if you are available that morning, we need a few parents to stay and create arrangements in vases.
L🌼ve,
Lauren and Mindy
PTO Chairs |
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In Honor of
Isaac H.
“We love you!”
Love, Mom, Dad
and Turtle
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Do you have a simcha to celebrate or a person you would like to honor? A birthday, a first lost tooth, an academic accomplishment, a Torah chanting... any occasion will do!
$18 supports the PTO Challah Fund and your honoree will be announced at Kabbalat Shabbat and recognized in Mah Chadash. Orders placed by noon Thursday will be recognized the next day. |
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Between meals of falafel and hummus, our 8th graders had a meaningful tiyul (trip) that changed their perspectives as future Jewish leaders. Today they had a "press conference" to answer questions from younger students. |
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We want to thank our Elijah's Circle donors (who contribute $1,800 or more annually).
If that is you (or could be you), please join us for cocktails, hors
d'oeuvers and an opportunity to visit with Morah Raquel at her historic home in Lafayette Square.
Sunday
May 21 at 1 p.m. |
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Aliza Zaragoza
daughter of Yael and Moses Zaragoza and baby sister of incoming kindergartner Liora. |
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On Facebook this week, we've begun to see graduation photos of children who came to us as 5-year-olds and are now practically grown-ups, ready to start college and gap year programs.
To the '19 alumni of Mirowitz: We celebrate you, your self-assurance, your strength of character and your ability to make wise decisions. Best of all, you are compassionate, ethical and inquisitive leaders...and you remind us why we do the holy work we do every day!
Mazal Tov to you. We wish you continued success as you matriculate to these fine universities and programs:
Isaac Benjamin
Rochester Institute of Technology
Ilana Boyer
Elan University
Parker Cole
Missouri State University
Amir Dudaie
Washington University
Ezra Feen
Yeshiva University
Nadav Fredman
Ohio State University
Ben Horwitz
Middlebury College
Hayley Lerner
University of Missouri
Genevieve Liebson
Job Corps
Hanan Nathan-Slarskey
American University
Maya Ohrenstein
Washington University
Sophia Ohrenstein
Harvard University
Ayden Simckes
University of Michigan
Stephen Rosenberg
University of Florida
Tal Recht
Indiana University
Benjie Thimangu
University of Missouri
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Mazel tov to everyone who participated in our recent math competition. The competition focuses on improving math scores and teaching new strategies for solving word and logic problems. The following students ranked as top three in Missouri for their grade level:
Marni R.
1st Place
Abby B.
2nd Place
Omri S.
2nd Place
Sammy G.
2nd Place
Harry Talve-Goodman
3rd Place
Michaella Moll
3rd Place
Stella Picker
3rd Place
Thank you to Anatoliy Belaygorod and Shannon Rohlman for organizing!
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Our next book club will meet Monday,
June 14 at 7:30 p.m. at the home of Michelle's parents (Marilyn and Marty). We'll be reading Karolina's Twins
by Ronald Balson. |
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to Morah Val who read Torah for the first time yesterday! |
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to our Middle School Torah Readers Maya, Sam and Charles. |
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to Dylan B who will become a bar mitzvah this weekend! (Photo taken volunteering at the Jewish Food Pantry) |
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and to:
Reb Scott
who is receiving his Honorary Doctorate from American Jewish University after 20 years in the rabbinate.
and to:
Rabbi Andrea Goldstein
who received two degrees yesterday from Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion: Interfaith Doctor of Ministry Program for Education in Pastoral Care, and Doctor of Divinity, honoris causa, celebrating her 25 years in the rabbinate.
and to
Mirowitz Alum
Kalix Jacobson
on their ordination this weekend as a Cantor from Hebrew Union College in New York City.
and to
Rebecca Rubin-Shlansky
(Mirowitz alum
and mom!)
who received her Doctorate in Education last week from Maryville University. |
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To the Pepe Zucker Family
Rachel, Bryce and 3rd grader Vivian
on the loss of Rachel's dad
George Pepe.
May his family be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. |
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Carol Rubin
Carl Nelson
(Eric Nelson's dad)
Elona Neece
Deborah Zorensky
(Anya Corson's mom)
The Mirowitz family prays for their speedy and complete recovery. |
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Our Parent In Heaven, Rock and Redeemer of Israel, bless the State of Israel, the start of the flowering of our redemption. Shield it with Your love. Spread over it the shelter of Your peace, Guide its leaders and advisors with Your light and Your truth. Establish for them Your good counsel. Strengthen the hands of the defenders of our Holy Land. Cause them to inherit, our God, deliverance. Place the crown of victory upon them. Give the land peace and everlasting joy to its inhabitants. |
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