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Every year at this time, we tell the very same story. And every year it offers new meaning to us as we evolve in our own curiosity, perspective and education. |
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I walked into a Middle school Judaics class today and was blown away by the integration of text study, artistry and intellect. The students have been studying Gamliel's text from the Hagadah imploring us to explore the meaning of Pesach, matza and maror to tell our story.
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They expressed their ideas creatively in an Agamograph, inserting their own experiences into the story of Passover freedom, along with their perceptions of the pascal lamb, matzah or maror into the story. Like the story we retell each year, these works of art demonstrate how we can see the same story from different angles. |
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At Mirowitz, we know that Jewish learning doesn't just give us answers, but ignites curiosity and lasting memories. This is why we invest in adventures like our trip to Egypt.
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Okay, so it is an imaginary trip to Egypt. This morning, our kindergartners woke up at the crack of dawn, dressed up as Israelites, and dramatized the story of the Exodus. Morah Sagit led them through the Sea of Reeds, and Reb Scott and their parents waited for them on the other side.
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The young Israelites baked matzah over a campfire and rejoiced in their freedom. |
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Mirowitz students have been studying Passover from every angle - even growing maror in our garden. Fourth graders listened to archived recordings of liberation stories from American slavery and compared them to our Exodus liberation story. Our youngest students learned the four questions, and generated their own questions.
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As I write this, I hear the sound of children practicing the four questions, and I know your seders will be filled with meaning and joy.
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May the stories you hear and tell this week ignite your curiosity and grow your appreciation for the holiday of our liberation.
Chag Kasher V'Sameach and Shabbat Shalom,
Cheryl |
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Looking for a little last minute "Seder Spice" to kick your spirit up a notch? Check out these resources—some developed by our students, some used by them in their learning, and a few they've never seen. |
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Plus...check out the latest Passover Mashup (to Billy Joel tunes) from the musical group Six13. One of the members of the group, Lior Melnick, is a alum of Mirowitz legacy school Solomon Schechter. Watch it here. Read about it in the Jewish Light here. |
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Please order all May meals online by Monday April 25.
Bistro To Go: Curbside meals are offered on Thursdays before dismissal. We offer pizza, fresh salads, and entree selections.
Supply Chain Update: The market remains unstable. The menu is subject to last minute substitutions without notification. Currently we are experiencing shortages of kosher chicken due to bird flu.
Cancellations: If you ordered lunch and your student will be absent, you may email amoll@mirowitz.org up until 9:00 AM to cancel.
Add On Meals: While we discourage same day add on lunches, we understand things come up from time to time, add on lunches are available while supplies last, and are assessed a $1 service fee. Same day add on orders are accepted up to 9 a.m. Please email amoll@mirowitz.org should you need this option.
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Plus...check out Chef AJ's Israeli corn schnitzel recipe here. (The Jewish Light saw his post on Facebook and published the recipe last week.) |
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This week, Morah Raquel has some VERY important questions for Mirowitz kids! |
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April 15-22: Passover Break - NO SCHOOL
April 25-May 11: 8th grade Israel trip
April 28: Yom HaShoah
May 1: Mirowitz Gala (at World's Fair Pavilion in Forest Park)
May 4: Yom HaZikaron
May 5: Yom Ha'atzmaut
May 19: Lag B'omer
May 26: 8th Grade Graduation
May 27: Last Day of School
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An undefeated week for our youth baseball teams! |
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Our 4th/5th grade team won their game Sunday 16-1. Evan W. pitched three strong innings with six strikeouts, and capped his day by hitting a two-run homer. |
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Sammy G. had a double and a grand slam. Benny A. made two plays in the field. Every player reached base safely. Our 4th-5th graders improve to 2-0.
Our 2nd/3rd graders won their game 14-12. Coach Drew Newman applauded "big hits from Henry, Josh, Joey, Davi and Eliot which led the team to the win, all of this in front of St. Louis Blues player David Perron" whose child played on the opposition."
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Our 1st graders improved to 2-0 with a 24-17 win. Yishama was on fire at the plate, launching four balls over the outfielders. The team played solid defensively, which proved to be the difference in the game.
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Middle school was rained out on both Monday and Thursday. The next game for this team is May 2nd. All of our teams are off through Spring Break, and elementary teams resume play on Sunday, April 24th.
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If you ordered but didn't receive your child's basketball picture, or you would like your child's picture and you haven't ordered, please email me at glerner@mirowitz.org. |
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Our hearts are with our Mirowitz families who have relatives in Ukraine, and who have already suffered losses. Our concern for the Jews in Ukraine, in Russia, and all over the world continues to rise as we are brought back to darker times of war and division.
May God who makes peace in the heavens bring peace upon us, upon all Israel and all the world.
Mirowitz joins the Jewish Federations of North America in the urgent work of rescue and relief. |
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Because of Passover, we don't have Challah to sponsor this week...but we did burn the chametz on the basketball court! For the traditional Pesach ceremony, Reb Scott invited each grade to submit flammable "clean-up" materials--traditional
chametz (food products containing wheat, barley, rye, oats, or spelt) or non-toxic flammable items that have outlived their welcome in the classrooms room.
We'll be back with Challah sponsors after Pesach. |
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We gave a special travel blessing to our 8th Graders who leave for Israel Monday, April 25! Follow their blog here. |
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Thanks to Vaad Chesed for organizing Ruach Week! (Below are photos from "Sports Day".) |
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Thank you PTO for sponsoring performances by the The Bible Players (a Jewish improv and stand-up comedy group) that performed for each grade level and taught our faculty games to play in the classroom. |
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What a great event. So glad the kids had this experience. I bet they will never forget that leaving Egypt was part of kindergarten. 
Lauren Garfield
Kindergarten Mom |
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To Patty Bloom who was honored with the Fred A. Goldstein Professional Leadership Award at the 120th-Anniversary Celebration of Jewish Federation Sunday.
The video below illustrates what inspires her in her role as Director of Admissions and Marketing.
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to 3rd graders Micah and Yehonetan who read Torah for the first time today, and led the school in Torah study. |
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to Omri, Leah and Coach Gary who read Torah in the Middle School. |
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The Pittman Family
Sherrie, Ronald and Anthony on the loss of Sherri's father.
May his memory be a blessing. |
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So glad you are enjoying our pop up play dates and Shabbat Shmoozes! We love raising the Ruach with you!
Let's celebrate our reunion after Pesach
Monday, March 25
3:30-4:30
Mirowitz Playground
PTO will provide a snack.
If you'd like to join our Ruach Committee, let Carly know!
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The Ruach Committee is organizing a Book Club for YOU! Join other Mirowitz parents for a discussion about the delightful fiction book, Anxious People.
May 5 @ 7:30
at Michelle Rosch's house
Email Michelle to RSVP, and she'll send you her address. Or text her:
314-482-8557
Buy the book here
or at a local bookshop. |
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Please join me by donating new or gently used books that are appropriate for children ages 0-12. Ready Readers is especially in need of board books. Please do not bring religious or holiday themed books, activity books, coloring books or workbooks.
You can bring them to the bin in the lobby. Thank you!
Leah
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Thanks Patrick Kolieboi, Wendy Rosenblum, Jenny Charney, Jennifer Goldberg and Alli Ornberg for helping us serve lunch this week.
If you are able, please sign up to volunteer by logging onto the Mirowitz App on your computer here.
(While you're serving, take a selfie with your child. Send it to us and we'll post it here.) |
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Alice Handelman
Deborah Zorensky
The Mirowitz family prays for their speedy and complete recovery. |
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The JCC production of Willy Wonka includes quite a few Mirowitz students in the cast. We are so proud of:
Avra Arnow
Ari Conner
Dasha Duncan
Maya Kushnir
Gracie Lieb
Michaela Moll |
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Your loving kindness, envelop it in Your peace, and bestow Your light and truth upon its leaders, ministers, and advisors, and grace them with Your good counsel. Strengthen the hands of those who defend our holy land, grant them deliverance, and adorn them in a mantle of victory. Ordain peace in the land and grant its inhabitants eternal happiness.
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