You should not wrong a stranger...for you were strangers in the land of Egypt. |
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Our seder demands us to demonstrate empathy and to imagine that we, ourselves, left Egypt. And truth be told, it's not all that hard to see ourselves in the shoes of Israelites. |
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As Jews, many of us has felt like "a stranger" at one time or another. Sometimes, it is when we are faced with our minority status. Other times, we feel like strangers when we feel marginalized within our own Jewish community. |
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Passover reminds us that by engaging in empathy, we fashion our behavior. By imagining ourselves as slaves, we are motivated to treat others gently. We share a collective memory of the tears, of mortar, of bitterness and of the joy of redemption. |
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Mirowitz students have spent the past several weeks stepping in the shoes of the Israelites and those who are treated as strangers. |
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They have explored the meaning of our multi-sensory Passover symbols and created their own interpretations of the Haggadah. |
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They have written letters from the perspective of the Israelites who followed Moshe through the Sea of Reeds. Today, seventh graders discussed bigotry against Asian Americans and our sacred obligation to remember that we once were treated as strangers, too. |
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During your seder, ask your children why the ceremony demands of us to "see ourselves as though we left Egypt," and why is it important that we do so. |
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I hope that the lessons your children have learned these past several weeks enhance your Passover seders with meaningful conversation, thoughtful exploration, kindness and gratitude.
Shabbat Shalom and Chag Sameach,
Morah Cheryl
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March 26 - April 4: Passover Break - No School
April 14: Yom HaZikaron (Israeli Memorial Day)
April 15: Yom Ha'atzmaut (Israeli Independence Day)
April 15: Carol Rubin Day of Jewish Study, Music and the Arts.
April 26: Professional Development Day - No School
April 30: Lag B'omer
May 2: Mirowitz Gala
May 17-18: Shavuot - No School
May 26: 8th grade graduation 4:30 p.m.
May 28: Last Day of School |
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If you want to know how to make Matzah cake...ask a Kindergartner. Here's what they will tell you. First get these ingredients:
- chokulit
- shoogr
- vunilu
- coco pader
- buter
- hune
- milk
- motsu
- sprenculs
Then follow these steps: |
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It's even MORE fun to make it with Morah Sagit, Morah Julie, Morah Felicia and your whole class on Zoom! |
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YES, it is true that Mirowitz kindergarteners
have been working on “The Four Questions.”
And YES, it is true that Jewish tradition sees these questions, which many of us put at the cornerstone of our
seder experiences, as the less-than-ideal, default participation for children to memorize and recite if they can’t think for themselves.
And YES, you can be sure that Mirowitz kindergarteners have formulated their own questions. Check this link for some of the questions they posed. Consider putting one question under each person's plate to elicit meaningful conversation at your seder.
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A few ways you can walk down the Yellow Brick Road with us on May 2.
- Purchase ticket for suggested donation of $150
- Purchase tributes for $50 each
- Pre-bid a fund-the-need
- Personal sponsorship
- Corporate sponsorship
You can choose any of these options here. Or you may call or e-mail Marianne to donate or request a sponsorship packet. |
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Last chance to order for April! See the Bistro Kids
April menu here.
To reload your child's lunch accounty, click here.
ALSO...don't forget that Bistro Kids offers curbside dinners on Wednesday's before carpool. Email Chef AJ for more information.
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Mirowitz parents...be the first to sign up for our a STEAM Adventure around the world! A "suitcase" of supplies will be provided in advance. Free adventure hat to the first 30 to RSVP. You can rsvp here. |
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Forst the sad news: Front Office Assistant Carrie Gent will be moving back to Boston with her husband in May. Carrie’s last day will be May 4. We appreciate all of Carrie’s hard work at Mirowitz and will miss her dedication in the front office. She will be returning to work at the Jewish day school in Marblehead, Massachusetts that originally sent her our way.
We are delighted to share that Morah Alex Dyer, our spectacular permanent substitute, has will be taking Carrie’s place in the front office. Over the next month, Alex will continue to sub as needed, and when she is not subbing, she will overlap with Carrie to train for the position, and ensure a smooth transition for all of us. We are delighted that Alex will join us as a permanent member of our Mirowitz team, continuing next year as well!
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Max let his little sister on the stool and said, "This is called equity." He must be learning some amazing stuff at Mirowtiz!
Melissa Bellows
Kindergarten Mom
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Mirowitz alumni often say that one of their most defining childhood moments happened in 3rd grade when they chanted Torah for the first time!
Kol Hakavod to Millie and Abby who led the entire school in Torah study Today! |
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And to Audrey, Caleb and Tzofia who read Torah in the Middle School.
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Michael Kiernan
Mirowitz Dad of
of Zahava and alumni Aviva and Noah
and husband of
Deb Katon
Brandel Minoff
(Branche bat Esther)
Mother of Mike (Alana) Minoff and Abuela of Yael, Max, Rafi and Yishama
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to Shannon Rohlman, 5th grade teacher (soon to be Director of Instruction). She was awarded the Rebecca hare Creativity in the Classroom Award by Educate St. Louis. her award was for an interdisciplinary unit on the human body. |
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To Dr. Bob Hoffman (Mirowitz Grandfather) who is running for Mayor of Creve Coeur. You can learn about his campaign here.
Bob is a past president of our legacy Solomon Schechter day School, and served for many years as our school's medical advisor.
And to David Hoffman (Mirowitz Dad) who is running for Creve Coeur City Council. Civic duty must run in the family! |
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RSVP here. |
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