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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

A Charge to our 2025 8th Grade Graduates

May 27, 2025

Dear Graduates, Mazal tov! Today, you cross a significant threshold, from middle school to high school, and I want you to know that you are not simply becoming high school students. You are the culmination of years of careful planting, nurturing, and growth. Your families entrusted...
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Keep the Learning Growing

May 12, 2025

Summer is a great time for kids to relax and recharge, and an opportunity to keep their minds active and learning strong. With creativity, you can turn everyday moments into meaningful (and fun!) learning experiences. Here are some engaging, family-friendly ways to keep your child’s...
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Final Blog from Europe Trip

May 7, 2025

Lucy:The most meaningful part of the trip for me was meeting the other school kids. At first, it was a little awkward since we didn’t really have time to talk on the plane, but once we connected, it felt like we had known each other...
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Blog Post from Berlin

May 7, 2025

Maya: My favorite part of Berlin was rock climbing—it was so much fun and such a great experience. I also really enjoyed the German Spy Museum, where I got to try a lie detector test. It was fun and interesting to watch my friends do...
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Days 5, 6, and 7- Prague

May 4, 2025

Gavi:My favorite part of Prague was seeing my family’s name. Throughout my life, I had heard about relatives who were killed in the Holocaust, but I never felt a personal connection to them—until this trip.  All I wanted was to see the name Sam Jacobovitz,...
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Day 3- Vienna

April 30, 2025

Gavi:My biggest takeaway from Vienna is that it’s a city rich in history and full of Jewish culture. During our time here, we saw so many meaningful places—beautiful views, powerful historical sites, and much more. What stood out to me most was how deeply Jewish...
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Day 2- Vienna

April 29, 2025

My favorite part of the day was stepping out of my comfort zone. I learned that I can talk to people, and I also learned how to walk for a long time even when I felt bored.     My favorite part of the day...
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Vienna, Austria

April 28, 2025

We had an amazing first day exploring the beautiful gardens of the Schönbrunn Palace! Visiting Temple Shul Memorial, once the largest synagogue in Vienna, in the historic Jewish neighborhood of Leopoldstadt and wrapping up the day with a delicious dinner at a local kosher restaurant-...
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Remember, Honor, Vote: Marking Israel’s National Days and Shaping the Future

April 28, 2025

As we journey from Pesach toward the end of the school year, we mark three powerful days on the Israeli national calendar, moments that reflect some of the deepest lows and the most inspiring highs in Jewish history. Yesterday, our students commemorated יום השואה – Yom HaShoah, Holocaust...
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8th grade Send-off to Europe

April 25, 2025

Click here to watch as Mirowitz sends off the 8th graders to Europe…   And click here for more pictures…...
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