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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

Taking Sides

October 27, 2023

“It’s not our job to toughen our children up to face a cruel and heartless world. It’s our job to raise children who will make the world a little less cruel and heartless.” ― L.R. Knost We are living in turbulent times. Each day seems to...
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A Light in the Darkness

October 13, 2023

“Even in the darkest place, the light of a single candle can be seen far and wide.”  — Lubavitcher Rebbe Menachem Mendel Schneerson I have yet to find words to explain my emotions this week. Like all of you, I’ve experienced shock and disbelief, sadness...
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Wow

September 29, 2023

When was your last “WOW” moment in nature? Sometimes the beauty of God’s creation makes us skip a breath. Yesterday, we experienced a big “WOW” at Mirowitz. A yellow garden spider — with an abdomen an inch long — was weaving an orb-shaped web right...
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Creating Memories

September 14, 2023

Each of us has an album in our memories from our youth. Growing up the daughter of a congregational rabbi, my own childhood memories are interwoven with those of congregants, life cycle events, holidays celebrations and—of course—Jewish food.  The Torah reminds us to revisit our...
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A Charge to Our Extraordinary Graduates

May 25, 2023

Each of you is an extraordinary individual, and we are so proud of how you’ve grown. As a collective, your ruach permeates the school. You have been exemplary leaders and a whole lot of fun. You are forever a part of our Saul Mirowitz Jewish Community School family and...
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Day 16- 2023

May 2, 2023

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Spend day with partnership school Scavenger hunt activity at Kibbutz Ramot Menashe Evening hangout with teens from Alma’s kibbutz – Ramat Hashofet Click here to see more pictures!...
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Day 15- 2023

May 1, 2023

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Palmach Museum Pizzur lunch at the Carmel Market. Learn to surf, paddle-board or SUP at Tel-Aviv’s Gordon Beach Dinner at the Middle Eastern Maganda Restaurant Click here to view more pictures!...
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Day 14-2023

May 1, 2023

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Explore the Old Port of Jaffa Visit Peres Center for Peace & Innovation Trace the Independence Trail along the trendy Rothschild Boulevard Learn to appreciate your sense at Dialogue in the Dark or Invitation to Silence Click here to view more pictures!...
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Day 13- 2023

May 1, 2023

Shabbat...
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Day 12- 2023

April 28, 2023

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The magnificent port city of Caesarea Click here for more pictures!...
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