I see myself as the guardian of each student’s childhood, and am committed to filling their days with learning that is significant and meaningful. How do we do that at Mirowitz? Check back here weekly for a window into our school. I will post here on topics ranging academic excellence, meaningful Jewish learning and empowering children to make a difference.
– Cheryl Maayan
Look for the Wind
May 31, 2022
I like to look for the wind. I realize that you can’t actually SEE wind, but you can see its impact on things that ARE visible. You can see the wind in treetops swaying, in leaves rustling, in waves dancing on a lake to make...
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The Meaning Behind the Words
May 20, 2022
When you recite Mah Tovu, the Barechu or even the Shema, what do you think about? Do you say the words without really knowing their intention? If so, you likely have much in common with the person sitting next to you in services. At Mirowitz, your children learn how...
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Mistakes are OKAY here! (Actually they are a good thing!)
May 13, 2022
If you don’t succeed on the first try…well, that’s actually a good thing. It means you are being challenged to think, to reconsider and to try something new. Mirowitz students have the benefit of learning the principles of engineering design — something we never talked...
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Day 14- Dialogue in the Dark / Invitation to Silence, surfing and ANU museum
May 9, 2022
Michael– Yesterday, I went surfing for the first time. I quickly learned the importance of balance! On my first try, I fell back into the water, but I got up and tried again. It was such a great experience to try something I have never had...
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Day 13- Carmel Market, Innovation Center
May 9, 2022
Syd- Sunday night, we went to Mayumana drumming and learned body percussion, and bucket drumming. It was a lot of fun. When I answered one of their questions, I could tell they knew I was a dancer. We all danced and practiced rhythms together, and then...
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Day 12- shabbat
May 9, 2022
Blog coming soon! View pictures from Shabbat with host families here....
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Israel and Jewish Identity
May 6, 2022
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 this week, we paused to remember the soldiers who have fallen on Yom HaZikaron as we prepared to joyfully...
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Day 11- Caesarea and shabbat with host families
May 6, 2022
Sam– We had a really nice experience at Caesarea. We saw a stadium where people fought in gladiator matches as well as a Roman aqueduct near the sea. At a special wall near the floor of the aqueduct, we found rare stones and artifacts from thousands...
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Day 10- Yom Ha’azmaut, Kfar Kedem
May 5, 2022
Noah– We welcomed Yom HaAtzmaut on a boat on the Sea of Galilee. We had a dank rave. (Reb Scott translation: The students on our trip went out on a chartered boat together and danced to loud Israeli and American music. There were some colorful lights.)...
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