newsletter of saul Mirowitz Jewish CoMMunity sChool

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st. lou is

Jewish l ight

fall 2012

with cheers and fanfare, saul mirowitz

Jewish Community school welcomed its

first student body — 165 children in

kindergarten through eighth grade.

it was a moment long anticipated

by Jewish community leaders, donors,

parents and especially the students

who were joined together by the

merger of solomon schechter day

school and saul mirowitz day school –

reform Jewish Academy (rJA).

now, only a few months into the

school year, the students have become

one community on the playground and

in the classrooms. “there are so many

more kids to be friends with,” said JJ

lerner, fourth grader. “that’s one of the

things i really like about this school!”

the merger has attracted national

attention because it is the first time

reform and Conservative schools have

successfully merged. st. louis’ first

pluralistic Jewish independent school

brings together students from diverse

Jewish backgrounds. “we love the

diversity that lives within our walls,”

says Cheryl maayan, head of school.

“our students will be a generation of

leaders who can work well in a diverse

population.”

the students also are benefitting

from the combined resources of both

schools and from the infusion of a

multi-million dollar campaign for

excellence. “Creating the school offered

the opportunity not merely to combine

two schools, but to incorporate best

practices from top-tier schools around

the country,” says maayan.

the new school maintains small

class sizes and uses only best-in-class

curricula for every subject area. ipads,

laptops and smartBoards give students

opportunities to interact with technology.

immersion adventures allow students to

learn in real situations and to explore

natural ecosystems. this fall, third

graders will go on an overnight in the

prairie and middle school students will

spend a week at heifer ranch to learn

about their role in ending world hunger.

the Jewish Federation of st. louis

played a major role in bringing the

schools together. it provided a grant

to help manage the transition costs,

and has supported the campaign for

excellence.

“this school is nothing short of a

miracle born out of understanding and

a belief that children are worth our

every investment,” says michael rubin,

president of the board.

Cheryl mAAyAn, heAd oF sChool

HeadlinesMirowitz: A Work of Art

using pastels, markers and imag-

ination, each of our 165 students

is busy illustrating their personal

interpretation of Mah

Rabu Ma’asecha

Adonai! “oh how

wondrous are your

works, Adonai.” the words come from

Yotzer Or, a blessing we recite each

morning in praise of god’s creation.

designs are taking shape,

revealing flowers and trees, ladybugs,

fireflies, prairie grass and ponds — a

small slice of nature that

fills a child with awe. when

we assemble them into a

collection, they will become

something significant and beautiful —

a mosaic for our building.

like a mosaic, mirowitz brings

together students and families, each

with a unique perspective, a vibrant

color, a personality, depth, intelligence,

flavor of Jewish practice and array of

talents. And, yes, assembled together,

we are a work of art.

we are proud to be a place where

children from diverse Jewish back-

grounds can come together to become

capable and confident Jewish leaders

who respect diversity in Jewish prac-

tice. Mah Rabu Ma’asecha Adonai. if

given pastels or pencils, i would draw

the 165 children who fill me with awe

and wonder and hope for a vibrant

and beautiful Jewish future.

Sweet Beginnings

for tilling and

plant native

seedlings.

“the prairie

is shrinking,”

says third

grader

moriah

lotsoff.

“people cut

it down to

build roads and houses and soccer fields.

we are doing our part to restore it.”

so they plant bluegrasses in the prairie

and vegetables in the garden, but within

themselves, mirowitz students are planting

something even more significant. “we’re

intentionally nourishing thoughtful choices,

healthy lifestyles and the empowerment

to seek solutions to problems that plague

our world,” says Cheryl maayan, head of

school. “we’re growing a garden of

ethical and thoughtful children who know

that they have a responsibility to the

earth and to each other.”

the tomatoes mirowitz

students planted in may will soon

find their way to lunch trays as

spaghetti sauce. Beets, kale and

hearty cabbage are ready for planting

in the school’s cold-frame garden.

Fresh herbs will grow through the winter

under lights. “we’re growing lunch,”

says kindergarten student liya Chill.

on a small plot of grass across

campus, third graders apply

mathematical knowledge of measuring

area and perimeter. they are trying to

determine how many square feet are

available for the mirowitz prairie. later

this fall, they will prepare the ground

Growing a Garden of Values

remember when ketchup was considered a vegetable on the school lunch tray? (ironically, the tomato is actually a fruit!) here’s some news that won’t surprise you: a growing body needs fruits and vegetables.

our Bistro Kids Chef AJ moll prepares all of the school’s meals from scratch using only locally sourced or organic foods — including vegetables from the school garden. every meal includes servings of fresh fruits and vegetables. Food is prepared in a supervised kosher kitchen, and families who choose to bring lunch from home do so knowing that their decisions will be honored, reflecting of our commitment to respect diverse definitions of Jewish practice.

honoring our friends and family tributes received January 1, 2012 - August 31, 2012

We are grateful for all of the generous donations we receive and make every attempt to accurately acknowledge them. Please accept our apology if your donation has been inadvertently omitted. Please contact us at 314-576-6177, and we will gladly include it in our next edition.

in honor ofMimi Baden Betti Blumoff

speedy recovery of shirley Becker Alice and howard handelman

speedy recovery of richard Beckersusan Bosse

Birth of Granddaughter of Patti Beggs Betti Blumoff

special Birthday of sara Bernstein Alice and howard handelman

emerging leader award from nCJw for Jen BernsteinAlice and howard handelman

anniversary of susie and Bob Bernstein Alice and howard handelman

use of torah Janet and scott Brandt

Graduation of abby and Michelle BrauerAnn and Alan spector

speedy recovery of Judy Cardin Alice and howard handelman

hospitality and friendship of David Charak, ii Alice and howard handelman

Bat Mitzvah of alejandra Cohen Arleen and phillip Korenblat

Broadway Debut of Mama Mia of lauren “Coco” CohnAlice and howard handelman

retirement of allen Cohen Alice and howard handelman

engagement alex Davis and isaac wouk Alice and howard handelman

special recognition at Jsu Gala for Vince DeBlasi as faculty advisor hadassah and sanford lebmanCheryl and Jon maayansaul mirowitz Jewish Community school

50th Birthday of Betsy Dennis Judy and lester goldman

special occasion for ethel Diamont Alice and howard handelman

anniversary of ellena and henry DubinskyAlice and howard handelman

Making of yad bags by eve Dyson pto of saul mirowitz Jewish Community school

speedy recovery of eileen edelman Alice and howard handelman

special occasion for susan fadem Alice and howard handelman

12th Birthday of Geoffrey fisherAndrea Jacobs and ricky mofsensue gers Betti Blumoff

Bar Mitzvah of Matan Gottesman Kristi and ted gallupsaul mirowitz Jewish Community school

Birthday of Maureen Greenberg Alice and howard handelman

Birthday of renee hartstein Alice and howard handelman

happy Mother’s Day to natalie handelmanAlice and howard handelman

12th birthday of Koby hartman Andrea Jacobs and ricky mofsen

special Birthday of Marlene hirshmanAlice and howard handelman

speedy recovery of Marlene isaacs Alice and howard handelman

Birth of Maayan zimra Kaiman Arleen and phillip Korenblat

David and lynnsie Balk Kantor - honorees at the Jsu Gala Cheryl and Jon maayansaul mirowitz Jewish Community school

Locally Grown...at Lunch

Preparing for 5773mirowitz students entered 5773 with a handful of breadcrumbs

and a small polished stone. it was a twist on the age-old tradition of tashlich. the crumbs they cast off into water,

symbolically ridding themselves of behaviors they would like to change, and the stone they

held tightly, symbolizing behaviors they would continue to embrace

during the new year.

it’s mid morning at mirowitz, and

second graders are crab-walking down

the hallway. A group of third graders

are using swimming pool noodles to

incorporate plyometrics into math

fact practice. From a fourth grade

classroom, young voices shout out

multiples of 12 to the beat of their

jumping jacks.

why? “it’s energizing and makes

us ready for more learning!” says

third-grader halle wasserman.

it’s true! movement is like miracle

gro for the brain. even moderate

exercise can supercharge mental

circuits, sharpen thinking and enhance

memory. the findings come from

harvard researchers who found that

aerobic movement enhances the

production of brain-derived neurotrophic

factor (BdnF), the hormone that causes

the brain cells to form connections with

one another.

“Children deserve an education that

incorporates the latest neurological

research,” says Cheryl maayan, head of

school. “if research shows that mental

focus and concentration levels improve

after engaging in structured physical

activity, then we’re going to add

Movement for the Mind

Confirmation of Jason Kaplan Alice and howard handelman

Birth of twins of lisa Katz merle and martin oberman

70th birthdays of Phyllis and Ken langsdorfAlice and howard handelman

65th anniversary of hadassah and Buddy lebmanleanne and harvey schneider

speedy recovery of Buddy lebman marsha grazmanCheryl and Jon maayan

Birth of tyler Julian levison marsha grazmanpto of saul mirowitz Jewish Community school

Birthday of Marilyn levison saul mirowitz Jewish Community school

70th birthdays of liz and larry linkonAlice and howard handelman

Bat Mitzvah of sara Mateos saul mirowitz Jewish Community school

Marriage of Dr. and Mrs. Kurt Dwight MerkelAlice and howard handelman

new home of the David Meyer family Arleen and phillip Korenblat

50th anniversary of Myrna and Jay MeyerAlice and howard handelmanroberta mills Betti Blumoff

Birth of Baby MishkinArleen and phillip Korenblatlisa mogil and Jonathan Fruchter debra lipkind

special Birthday of Gaila Movitz Jane and Ken rubinpam and ron rubin

speedy recovery of Bobbi nathan Alice and howard handelman

first Grandchild of Joan newman Alice and howard handelman

Graduation of amalia newman hadassah and sanford lebman

Vice-President of nCJw for andrea newsteadsue matlof

speedy recovery of anna lee nissenholtzAlice and howard handelman

speedy recovery of Patty o’leary Alice and howard handelman

speedy recovery of edie Perlmutter Alice and howard handelman

Marriage of adrien Phalen and Chad Bernsteinsusan Bosse

speedy recovery of Dr. leslie rich Alice and howard handelman

Birth of laya & Davin rosch saul mirowitz Jewish Community school

speedy recovery of hank ross Alice and howard handelman

speedy recovery of sally rosenthal Alice and howard handelman

Birthday of Gloria ross Alice and howard handelman

Bat Mitzvah of liat roth saul mirowitz Jewish Community school

engagements of hannah and rebecca rubin-schlansky nadine and stephen Cohenellen and Jack deutsch

Marriage of hannah rubin-schlansky and andrew terkel Jamie and david sentnorsaul mirowitz Jewish Community school

Carol rubin receiving the JProstl education award Becker & rosen, CpAs, llCterry and richard BernsteinBetti BlumoffBeatrice Borensteinpaula and michael geigermantracy and matthew grosslinda and Jerry Kraushadassah and sanford lebmanmerle and martin obermanmichelle and mark rubin

Bar Mitzvah of Matthew rubin Kristi and ted gallupJoelyn and ed levysaul mirowitz Jewish Community school

Graduation of Jamie sachar Ann and Alan spector

Bat Mitzvah of Melanie sallis saul mirowitz Jewish Community school

saul Mirowitz Jewish Community schoolrenee and rob wasserman

speedy recovery of Buzzie schukarAlice and howard handelman

in honor of (continued)

movement to our program. it’s as

simple as that.”

in addition to movement breaks

throughout the day, these findings have

resulted in the implementation of

before-school recess each day, and a

pe program that aims to enhance

endurance, cardiovascular strength and

healthy lifestyles. “we designed our

pe program with an understanding that

movement and classroom success are

interdependent,” says patti Boggs, pe

teacher. “As adults, we understand the

immediate benefits of physical exercise.

we’re hoping to promote an interest in

recreational fitness that will last these

children a lifetime.”

what awaits the students who have been nurtured

with a connection to israel for 8 years? A flight on

el Al and 10 days filled with meaning.

the land of israel becomes their classroom as

they travel to places where history was made. the

8th grade israel experience cements all they have

learned during their years at mirowitz.

the following are excepts from the blog

they created during their journey:

The food! We love it! We had a great day, visiting Independence Hall, the exact place where lsrael became a nation exactly 64 years ago! We’re learning so much. And did I mention that the food is great? — Daniel

A siren started and everyone stopped what they were doing and stood up. We were lost in thought about soldiers who had been killed in battle. Songs were sung and excerpts were read. lt was very moving, and hard for us to imagine. l went to sleep still thinking about it. — Noah

We arrived at th e wall, and l didn’t have any real epiphanies. That all changed wh en I was writing my note. l have written tons of Kotel notes before, but only at camp on lsrael Day to be sent with oth er people. This was th e real thing, and l wanted it to be perfect. l had to weave my way through th e crowd of people to place my note. l was literally hovering over anoth er woman, but l didn’t care. l stuck my note in and touch ed th e wall, and as l did, my eyes did water a little with th e emotion of th e moment. – Melanie

Birthday and Valentines Day for esther schultz Alice and howard handelman

Graduation of Bryn sentnor hadassah and sanford lebman

wedding of wendy and Jon simon susan BosseKaren and david smoller patty and Jonathan Bloom

solomon schechter Day school gloria and daniel Kweskinmr. and mrs. david soshnik marcia and norman schwesig

Birth of Jordan lucas soshnik susan Bosse

speedy recovery of Marsha soshnik marcia and norman schwesigsaul mirowitz Jewish Community schoollinda wallace

45th Birthday of Janie spirtas Alice and howard handelman

Middle school Graduation for Madeline spirtasAlice and howard handelman

Joy sterneck as unsung hero hadassah and sanford lebmanleiba levineCheryl and Jon maayanAndrea newstead

appreciation of Dr. arlene stiffman Jennifer and ted housersaul mirowitz Jewish Community school

speedy recovery of Margie summers Alice and howard handelman

speedy recovery of rabbi susan talveAlice and howard handelman

saul Mirowitz Jewish Community school Class of 2012Congregation shaare emeth

Graduation of sammy toskin marsha grazmanhadassah and sanford lebman

special Birthday of Mitch waks Kristi meyers-gallup and ted gallup

Peter walker receiving the JProstl Career achievement award hadassah and sanford lebman

recipient of Kipnis-wilson/friedland award - Jane roodman weiss Alice and howard handelman

honor of sara and leo wolf at hMlC saul mirowitz Jewish Community school

2012 women of achievement honorees Carolyn Cotta, sandra s. lauschke, Kimberly ritter, Marsha J. rusnack, Barbara langsam shuman, Carol staenberg, thelma steward, Carol J. Voss, Mary Pillsbury wainwright, lisa ordin zarinAlice and howard handelman

Maxwell robert zelmanBetti Blumoff

in Memory ofJoseph P. Berndt, Jr. denise mecklersaul mirowitz Jewish Community school

leo Birenbaum Ann and Alan spector

anita Bluestone phyllis Cherricknancy and ron Chodsonia and dan dobinskymartha and Barry ginsburgmarsha grazmanlynnsie Balk Kantor and david Kantorhadassah and sanford lebmanJoelyn and ed levyCheryl and Jon maayanBarbara mirowitzmerle and martin obermannancy rifeJackie levin and michael rubinAnn and Alan spectorsaul mirowitz Jewish Community schoolmarti and Andy Zuckerman

David Blumenthal Ann and Alan spector

Gracie Brod Alice and howard handelman

anna lee Brown irene and Jonathan newman

Grant austin Cohen susan and roger Berent

Martha Cornfeld Ann and Jack eisen

Brenna Davidson leiba and Ken levine

The Old City is amazing in so many ways. We went to a lookout over the city and prayed the morning t’fillot. It was emotional for me, and I have never felt more free. - Eva

Small Hands, Big Differencemusic, mitzvot and a little bit of messy

enjoy a morning of messy fun and robert’s music together. then participate with your pre-schooler in an mlK-inspired mitzvah project.

January 21, 10 a.m. at saul mirowitz Jewish Community school

for more information, contact Patty: 314-576-6177 or pbloom@mirowitz.org

Pre-school

Messy Morning

(with Meaning)

Jan. 21, 2013

MlK Day

Blogging from Israel in honor of (continued)

Mazel tov to Juliana and

her fellow ‘08 graduates

who are now freshmen at

these fine universities:

depauw university

emory university

harvard university

haverford College

ohio state university

princeton university

purdue university

university of Chicago

university of missouri

Digital Age Learners An auction at our gala raised more than

$70,000 to fund digital-age learning, and our campaign for excellence stretched those dollars

even further. After all, the definition of literacy today extends beyond reading and writing. Children

today must be proficient with technology that will allow them to creatively extend their abilities.

mirowitz students begin using ipad apps as early as kindergarten, produce and present powerpoint

presentations by second grade, and can make graphs using excel by the time the graduate. they

become proficient with garage Band and imovie, understand blogs and wikis, and know how to

manipulate images. they learn how to collect data and how to verify the credibility of a source.

they are digital-age learners!

i am so glad that mirowitz exists as a

pluralistic school for the whole community,

and am certain that so many more

success stories will come out of it.

though i am now

four years removed

from my day school

experience, i still

reap its benefits every day of my college

life. going to a small private school was

challenging at times because of its size

and academic rigor. however, it was

because of these challenges that i

learned to be a leader in the Jewish and

greater communities, and in the

classroom. day school also gave me the

sense of Jewish identity that all young

Jews in America need. i took those

leadership skills and my identity, and

was a part of some fantastic, enriching

activities in high school.

those experiences and my academic

record set me apart in the college

application pools, and now i get to

attend the ohio state university with

an amazing scholarship. thus, my day

school experience didn’t end when

i graduated; i’m still affected by it

every day.

A Graduate’s Perspectiveby Juliana wishne

Bill eiseman Alice and howard handelman

arlene eisen darien and stephen Arnsteinsusan Bosseharvey Brandveinsusan and Bob CohenJanis CohenAbbie and mark Frankshirley and samuel goldmanmaxine and Ken goldsteinedward greenberglori and stuart groverrobert hamiltonmarcia and Jeff herscovitzJoni and robert, hannah and rebecca Kaisershirley and seymour laddsharon and robert laddJeannette and phil lourielaura luekenCheryl and Jon maayanlisa and richard martinsue matlof and michael Cohenelaine and sandy melnickCarol muirAndrea newsteadphyllis and gary nicholsmerle and martin obermanpaule, Camazine, and Blumenthaleunice and John reichmandebra shusterrisa and david shyresFaye and Bernard silvermanBeatrice sorkinyona and steven strasbergsaul mirowitz Jewish Community schoolmarilyn and marty warrendonna and daniel waxlerphyllis and gary westerman

Great aunt of rabbi andrea GoldsteinAndrea newstead

Grandmother of Brett Goldstein Andrea newstead

shirley hartstein Ann and Jack eisen

hyman horwitz susan and roger Berent

herb Jagust Ann and Alan spector

David Karsh elizabeth Cherricksylvia CherrickBetsy and Joel dennisAndrea newsteadAnn and Alan spectorsaul mirowitz Jewish Community school

Barbara Kline Ann and Alan spector

sanford Krug Arleen and phillip Korenblat

Marvin lewis Ann and Alan spector

ann lippel Jane sims

son-in-law of ellen livingstonAlice and howard handelman

steve Marglous Alice and howard handelman

shelia PattersonAlice and howard handelman

Jodi Polikov Cheryl and Jon maayan

Kevin rosen susan and roger Berent

Matthew rosenberg Cyd and Cliff Friedmanrhonda and steven o’Brienheather and Jonathan powersrhonda and steven rosenvivian and steven willner

ruth sacks hadassah and sanford lebman

stephanie Myers seleman Barbara and robert Cohn

rivie soll Alice and howard handelman

David sterneck risa and david shyresAnn and Alan spectorsaul mirowitz Jewish Community school

ernestine stiffman Betty waingold

Bob wolfsaul mirowitz Jewish Community school

Jeanne zorensky galia and milton movitzsaul mirowitz Jewish Community school

in Memory of (continued)

p the gala honored three people whose vision brought together two great schools to create saul mirowitz Jewish Community school. From left: paul Flotken, recipient of the i.e. millstone Community service Award; missy Korenblat-hanin, recipient of the leo i. mirowitz distinguished service Award; michael rubin, president of the board; Cheryl maayan, head of school; and todd siwak, recipient of the saul mirowitz Jewish Community school visionary Award.

u six members of the faculty/staff were honored for their years of service. From left: limor shacham, 10 years; Carol erbar, 10 years; Jan Fishman, 20 years; mali haberer, 15 years; Betsy enger, 15 years; and rick schmidt, 10 years.

u Cheryl maayan, head of school, and todd siwak, co-chair of the campaign for excellence, announce that Ken Kranzberg, community leader and philanthropist, has donated a matching gift of $1 million, and that his donation has already been matched by community supporters. to date, nearly $3 million has been raised for the campaign.

nearly 500 Mirowitz supporters came

together to celebrate our community’s

first pluralistic Jewish independent school and

to honor three people whose vision made the school a reality. the “school Days” gala

raised more than $200,000 to fund annual operating costs and financial aid for

saul Mirowitz Jewish Community school.

School Days

u rick lerner, limor shacham, Kathy Zigler and tina rafael co-chaired the event that brought everyone back to their “school days”.

p An auction at the gala raised more than $70,000 to fund digital-age learning — laptops, ipads and other technology that allow students to creatively extend their abilities.

head of the ClassBarbara mirowitz

teacher’s Petthe Cherrick, Karsh, and rosenthal Familiesgladys K. Crown Foundationnancy and randy greenAdrienne mominancy and ronald ChodArleen and dr. phillip Korenblatthe rubin Family Foundationpam and ron rubin

student superstarellen and Jack deutschColleen and Bob millstone

high achieversFox Family Foundationgianna Jacobson and todd siwakgalia and milton movitzrosalind and sanford neumanrhonda and Andrew oberman

recess royaltyrita and ed Balklynnsie Balk Kantor and david KantorAmy and rabbi James BennettFaith and Corey BergerBerger memorial Chapel, linda and richard steinsandy and Ken BirenbaumBea Borensteinthe Boyer FamilyBuckingham Asset managementlaurie and Jeff dardickBetsy and Joel dennismindee and Zev Fredmandiane and paul gallantgoldfarb law group llC, mindy and Jeffrey goldfarbJudy and lester goldmandr. Barbara and david greenmissy Korenblat-hanin and yoram haninterry and harvey hiekenKaren and dr. harry KnopfKohn’s Kosher market, renee and lenny KohnBecky and rick lernerJackie levin and michael rubinpam and Ken lestermarilyn and marty levisonharriet lipnickleslie and michael litwackesther lyss-greenstein and harvey greensteinCheryl and Jon maayansue matlofophira and dr. Jeffrey melnicksara and marshall myersruth raskas and nigel ohrensteinrafco properties, inc., tina and tobias rafaelpaulie and rabbi Carnie shalom rosedikla and steve roufarubinBrown llp, Jane tzinberg rubin and Ken rubinheidi and ian silbermanKaren and david smollerAnn and Alan spectordr. Arlene and rabbi Jeffrey stiffmannan and michael suffianrenee and rob wassermanFaith and Bruce waxmanwestin, st. louis, randi and dan KaplanKathy and marty Ziglermarti and dr. Andrew Zuckermansally Zuckerman

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Susan Bosse The Chod Family Foundation The Gallop Family Foundation Ellen and Jack Deutsch Hope and Julian Edison Esther Lyss-Greenstein and Harvey Greenstein The Guller Family Foundation Terry and Harvey Hieken Randee and Dr. Myron Jacobs and Family Nancy and Ken Kranzberg Colleen and Bob Millstone Harry and Mary Neuman Charitable Foundation Barbara Levin and Barry Rosenberg Jackie Levin and Michael Rubin The Rubin Family Foundation, Pam and Ron Rubin The Saint Louis Jewish Community High School Fund Marsha and David Soshnik Ann and Alan Spector The Staenberg Family Foundation Dr. Arlene and Rabbi Jeffrey Stiffman Faith and Bruce Waxman

head of the ClassBarbara mirowitz

teacher’s Petthe Cherrick, Karsh, and rosenthal Familiesgladys K. Crown Foundationnancy and randy greenAdrienne mominancy and ronald ChodArleen and dr. phillip Korenblatthe rubin Family Foundationpam and ron rubin

student superstarellen and Jack deutschColleen and Bob millstone

high achieversFox Family Foundationgianna Jacobson and todd siwakgalia and milton movitzrosalind and sanford neumanrhonda and Andrew oberman

recess royaltyrita and ed Balklynnsie Balk Kantor and david KantorAmy and rabbi James BennettFaith and Corey BergerBerger memorial Chapel, linda and richard steinsandy and Ken BirenbaumBea Borensteinthe Boyer FamilyBuckingham Asset managementlaurie and Jeff dardickBetsy and Joel dennismindee and Zev Fredmandiane and paul gallantgoldfarb law group llC, mindy and Jeffrey goldfarbJudy and lester goldmandr. Barbara and david greenmissy Korenblat-hanin and yoram haninterry and harvey hiekenKaren and dr. harry KnopfKohn’s Kosher market, renee and lenny KohnBecky and rick lernerJackie levin and michael rubinpam and Ken lestermarilyn and marty levisonharriet lipnickleslie and michael litwackesther lyss-greenstein and harvey greensteinCheryl and Jon maayansue matlofophira and dr. Jeffrey melnicksara and marshall myersruth raskas and nigel ohrensteinrafco properties, inc., tina and tobias rafaelpaulie and rabbi Carnie shalom rosedikla and steve roufarubinBrown llp, Jane tzinberg rubin and Ken rubinheidi and ian silbermanKaren and david smollerAnn and Alan spectordr. Arlene and rabbi Jeffrey stiffmannan and michael suffianrenee and rob wassermanFaith and Bruce waxmanwestin, st. louis, randi and dan KaplanKathy and marty Ziglermarti and dr. Andrew Zuckermansally Zuckerman

ISRAELENGAGEMENT

the best that is possible.

we are grateful to these donors who allow us to provide

if you believe that st. louis deserves a pluralistic Jewish day school on par with the nation’s best independent schools, you believe in saul Mirowitz Jewish Community school.

For information on how you can participate in our campaign, contact Beth manlin, director of development: bmanlin@mirowitz.org or 314-576-6177.

Visit us at www.mirowitz.org or 348 south Mason road, st. louis, Missouri, 63141.

D ig ital-age learning

we have created a world-class school where many discerning Jewish parents send their children.

it wouldn’t have been possible without the generous support of these individuals and organizations whose combined gifts of nearly $3 million launched the quiet phase of our campaign for excellence.

confidence

Building

AcAdemicexcellence

v isual and

performing arts

LEADERship DEvELopmEnt

Join us for Open Housesunday, october 21, 2012

348 south mason road

st. louis, missouri 63141

314-576-6177

visit us onlinewww.mirowitz.org

our Board

our administrationCheryl maayan: head of school

Carol rubin: director of Jewish life

patty Bloom: director of Admissions and marketing

Beth manlin: director of development

shannon rohlman: Curriculum Coordinator

rick schmidt: middle school Coordinator

Becky lerner: hebrew Coordinator

rabbi suzanne Brody: middle school Judaics

robyn Folsom: director of support services

Andrea newstead: technology Coordinator

Mosaic is designed by

Ann mayer eisen, design Annex

our VisionA vibrant, socially responsible and

inspired Jewish community led by educated,

capable, energetic, joyous, compassionate,

ethical and inquisitive leaders

Between the ages of 10 and 15, children

undergo profound changes in every

aspect of their being. they make critical

choices, cement attitudes about

learning, and allow their peers to shape

their values and sense of self-worth.

the mirowitz middle school

experience is organized to respond to

the intellectual, emotional, physical,

spiritual and social needs of early

adolescents. Adopting best practices

from middle schools around the country,

we have developed a top-tier academic

program that combines an in-depth

study of science, mathematics and

literature with the richness of Jewish

intellectual tradition. Adventure trips

each year enhance personal growth,

strengthen teamwork skills and offer a

deeper understanding of our collective

responsibility to better the world.

Middle School Open Housetuesday, december 4, 2012

7 p.m. meet

our teachers

and experience

meaningful,

hands-on learning.

8 p.m. get the inside scoop from

administrators, students and alumni.

to learn more or rsvp, contact patty at

314-576-6177 or pbloom@mirowitz.org.

3:00 p.m. visit with teachers and families while your children enjoy enrichment activities.

4:00 p.m. hear administrators explain mirowitz’s unique approach to elementary education.

4:30 p.m. rock the ark with rick recht at a free community concert.

their parents want them to have the very best start to life: an education that combines academic excellence, Jewish knowledge and social responsibility. most of all, they don’t want their children to outgrow their “skip” — the joyful bounce that accompanies authentic learning and leadership development. that’s why they chose saul mirowitz Jewish Community school, st. louis’ first pluralistic Jewish independent school.

to rsVP or schedule a tour, call: 314-576-6177. now accepting applications for grades K-5.

Presidentmichael rubin

first Vice-Presidentmargie hartman

Vice President DevelopmentBesty gallop dennis

treasurerAndrew oberman

secretaryAlan spector

at largelynssie Balk Kantordavid sentorBruce waxman

immediate Past Presidentsmarc Bluestonegalia movitz

Directorsstephen ArnsteinAlyson AvivKen Birenbaumsusan Bossemarty Boyerphyllis Cherricklaurie dardickBarbara greenAura Kavadlo April levisonmarty obermantina rafaelgary singerKaren smollernadine spitzleslie wolf

honorary trusteesellen and Jack deutschKen Kranzberg

head of schoolCheryl maayan

We caught them skipping. it’s the bounce of confidence and joy!

what makes Jordan skip?“we’re going on an overnight in the prairie. i can’t wait!”

what makes ansley skip? “writing, reading, hebrew, Judaics, math, science, art. they all make me skip!”

what makes Mark skip?“multiplication tables!”

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house

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what makes Benjie skip?“All the kids in this school.”

what makes ilana skip?“everything we learn in science, especially butterflies.”

Middle

school

open house

DeC. 4

2012

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