We Read Banned Books Here!
February 14, 2022
The skills we teach at Mirowitz are many, but I’d be hard pressed to think any is more important than reading. Besides the obvious role of literacy in creating opportunities in life, literacy builds knowledge, perspective, language and leads to critical thinking. The number of...
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What Does Diversity Look Like?
January 31, 2022
Have you seen the mosaic hanging above the sofa in our lobby? It includes drawings of trees, insects, rainbows and streams, and it represents diverse interpretations of the blessing Mah Rabu Ma’asecha Adonai! (Oh how wondrous are your works, Adonai.) The words come from Yotzer Or, a blessing...
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Excuse Me While I Give the Teachers a Shoutout
January 24, 2022
After watching the terrifying events unfold at Congregation Beth Israel in Fort Worth last weekend, the entire staff at Mirowitz is renewed in our passion for instilling Jewish pride and identity in the next generation. We are deeply committed to giving your children the very...
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What’s Your Favorite Hebrew Word?
January 17, 2022
I proudly wore my favorite Hebrew word today – קהילה (Kehillah). It means community, and it’s one of our school’s core values. It’s also a fitting word during a week when Omicron is keeping some members of our kehillah home. But I wasn’t the only one...
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WE HAVE A VISIONARY IN THE HOUSE
January 10, 2022
A great leader has vision and works hard to make that vision a reality. We are delighted to announce that we have a true visionary right here at Mirowitz! Our beloved Reb Scott has been recognized by his peers throughout St. Louis and chosen to...
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Our Memories Make Us Who We Are
December 17, 2021
What memories stand out from your years in elementary school? The cafeteria food? Recess? Getting caught chewing gum in class? We asked a few of our students about Mirowitz moments they will always remember. Here are the answers they gave: Noam B: I love the overnights,...
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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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