Tamhui and Community Unity
December 10, 2021
“What inspires me?” Students have been asking themselves that question all week. The Chanukah Tamhui project is about helping others, of course, but just as much, it’s about community unity. Tamhui allows everyone in our community to be a part of our community tzedakah jar,...
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Learning and the Brain
December 6, 2021
It has always been our practice to keep up with the latest neuroscientific research on learning. How does the brain learn best? What strategies help students succeed academically? How can we as teachers provide an environment that maximizes learning capacity? I was fortunate to attend...
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#thankyoumirowitz
November 22, 2021
What makes you want to say #thankyoumirowitz? The meaningful moments your children spend learning every day? The phenomenal, loving teachers who are working harder than they ever imagined possible? The Judaic and Hebrew education that is connecting your children to their heritage? We are a community...
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What’s in YOUR Blessing Jar?
November 15, 2021
Gratitude is both a Jewish value and has researched mental health benefits. Last week at our virtual open house, Reb Scott explained this concept, and guided each prospective family through the creation of a gratitude jar, in which they can add their thanks each night...
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Connecting with Israel
November 8, 2021
I was a sophomore in high school when my synagogue called the entire congregation together for an important Shabbat service, no press allowed. They were raising money for Operation Moses, the first large-scale rescue of Ethiopian Jews – and it was top secret at the...
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Growing Tikkun
November 1, 2021
You may doubt me, but it’s true. You CAN integrate Judaism and math. You can even sprinkle in a dab of science, technology, ethics, engineering and artistry to the list of ingredients. Our oldest students are doing just that. Their project? Growing Tikkun. For the...
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#ThankYouMirowitz
October 25, 2021
If I could have a do-over, I would want the childhood I gave my kids here at Mirowitz. They got the best education, came to see the world through Jewish eyes, and learned what it means to be responsible members of a community. For that, ...
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What Difference Does a Jewish Day School Make
October 18, 2021
After a year of recruiting over Zoom, it’s so wonderful to be able to welcome prospective parents for tours this year. I met a parent in the hallway this week who asked my favorite question: What difference does a Jewish Day School make? I could...
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You Know You’ve Raised Them Right When
October 11, 2021
Children get only one childhood, and we parents have the monumental responsibility of ensuring that it is filled with experiences that will lead them to become good human beings. At Mirowitz, we are your partners in that sacred undertaking. So how do you know we’ve...
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Simchat Torah and the First Read Aloud
October 4, 2021
At Mirowitz, our students appreciate the opportunity to sink into a beanbag chair and enjoy a captivating read-aloud. Little do they know that the read-aloud is not the creation of Audible or modern literacy educators, but of our ancestor, Ezra, who is credited with starting...
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