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“And now we turn from sadness to joy…” My dad said those words every Friday night when he would transition his congregation from the mourners' kaddish to the Shabbat kiddush. I thought of them yesterday as our students rose the Israeli flag from half mast, where we had lowered it the day before in memory of Israel’s fallen soldiers, to full mast, where it waved in the breeze, ushering in our joyful celebration of Yom Ha’atzmaut.
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This year, Israeli Independence Day coincided with Carol Rubin Day of Jewish Music, Study and the Arts, a day we set aside each year to connect with Jewish texts through art, music and dance.
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All of the projects followed the theme that Israel selected for Independence Day this year -
Achava, brotherhood or sisterhood. Our youngest students painted pictures of animals and made posters of what they might be saying to one another in friendship. Our oldest students learned about archaeology and unearthed (pun intended) how or why archaeology creates or challenges our concept of
Achava. |
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And for the first time this year, our 185 Mirowitz students joined together as a school community on the parking lot to dance an Israeli dance, together, yet safely socially distant. |
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The joy was palpable...both for Israel and for this reunion. We know that both come on the shoulders of those who gave so much, those who fought for their country and those who fought for data-based decisions to bring children together in a pandemic. We turned from sadness to joy, from mourning to celebration, from separation to reconnection. We are grateful for all of these blessings.
It is with gratitude to all of you that I wish you a Shabbat of joy, wonderment and Shalom.
Warmly,
Cheryl
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April 26: Professional Development Day - No School
April 30: Lag B'omer
May 2: Mirowitz Gala 8 p.m.; Pre-event Cocktail Party 7:30 p.m.
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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See your friends on a live pre-event Zoom.
Mirowitz parents...the gala is not a gala without you! We want to make sure ALL of you have a Dorothy's basket of mixology supplies and can participate in the Land of Oz cocktail (and mocktail) hour with Mirowitz alum Jonathan Levy. You can RSVP here, or email Marianne for more information. |
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Other ways you can support the gala:
- 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. |
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At Mirowitz, we know that the arts are not a luxury, but rather an avenue to deeper connections. The creative process helps us relate to abstract concepts, to one another and to our tradition.
The arts were on full display on Carol Rubin Day of Jewish Learning, Music and the Arts this week. It's part of the legacy of Carol Rubin who helped create one of Mirowitz's legacy schools (RJA) and was the director of Jewish life for many years. (She's now a Mirowitz grandparent!)
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Students in kindergarten and first grade looked at spaces and activities in Jersualem that built
achvah (camraderie) and created art based on the Biblical Zoo. |
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Second and thrid graders learned about the Hula Nature Reserve (a convening site for hundreds of species of migrating birds and the birders who love them), went bird-watching, and then painted pictures of cranes. |
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Fourth and fifth graders learned about Wahat Al-Salam / Neve Shalom (a community dedicated to practicing and teaching coexistence between Jewish and Palestinian Israelis) and then interviewed each other and took portraits of each other. |
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Middle school students studied how archaeology creates
achvah within local communities and across generations and explored the ways in which archeology in Israel can challenge
achvah when it is intentionally politicized. They then then created their own archeological sites and art based on "archaeological records" of this past year.
Thank you to Carol Rubin and her family for making this special day of learning possible. |
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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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Please sign up by Friday, April 23 for May lunches. Sufficient funds must be maintained in your account.
For students returning to Mirowitz next year, funds remaining in your account will automatically roll-over. For students beginning a new journey, fund balances over $20 can be refunded or transferred to another student upon request (by June 15) by emailing Chef A.J. Any balances remaining after June 15 will be transferred to a good and welfare account to offset student meals in need. |
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Mirowitz is a magical place and not just for the kids. It’s been wonderful for my husband and me as well. We love being part of this family!!
Robin Moll
Mirowitz Mom |
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Best decision I ever made in my life was sending both my boys to a Jewish Day School. I will be forever grateful for the education they received, unbelievable teachers they had and the love they have for being Jewish.
Missy Korenblatt-Hanin
Mirowitz Alumni Mom
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Char Johnson
Morah Laura's Mom |
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Shakked Armoza just completed his service as a para-trouper and shared stories about his experiences with a Middle School |
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Join the B'nai Amoona community in celebrating Mirowitz Alumni Mom and board member Paulie Rose on May 23. Contact Gail for more information.
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