HONOREES
A devoted community builder and leader, Nicole Kavana has spent the past decade strengthening the Hebrew Academy community with vision, creativity, and heart. A proud alumna and current parent, she takes deep pride in giving back to the place that helped shape her. After college, she co-founded Sensi6, a nonprofit launched with friends while working at a strategic communications firm, where she learned to blend profit with purpose and saw that true impact happens when compassion meets strategy.
As chair of the school gala for ten years and a dedicated member of numerous committees, Nicole has championed vital initiatives guided by Torah values and a deep love for the Jewish people and the State of Israel. She hopes her work continues to inspire others to give of their time and talents to Hebrew Academy and to lead with kindness, wisdom, and action. Nicole lives in Bal Harbour with her husband, Jordan, and their children: Charlotte (10th), Julian (8th), Lia (5th), and Chloe (3rd)—who motivate her daily to help build a brighter Jewish future.
Morah Eti has been a beloved early childhood educator at the Hebrew Academy for 15 years. She has been in Nursery 2 for over 13 years. Morah Eti has created a joyful, healthy, and nurturing environment where young children flourish with confidence, independence, and pride in their accomplishments. Her warmth, patience, and remarkable ability to bring out the very best in each child have made her a respected member of the school community.
Morah Eti is known for her creativity and passion, her thoughtful, hands-on projects, especially those celebrating Jewish holidays, Mother’s Day, Thanksgiving, and other special occasions are lovingly crafted and deeply meaningful for her students and their families. Morah Eti nurtures kindness, respect, mitzvot, and beautiful manners, helping her students develop a love for Torah and Jewish tradition. She brings these values to life with warmth and intention, turning everyday moments into experiences filled with joy and meaning. Her warm smile and positive spirit greet her students each morning. Parents often send her photos of projects their children created while in her class, a heartfelt reminder of the lasting memories she helps shape. Her gentle presence creates an atmosphere where children feel loved, capable, and eager to learn, setting the tone for a day filled with purpose, connection, and learning.
In addition to her role in Nursery 2, Morah Eti also directs the school’s after-school program, offering a wide variety of enriching activities that extend learning and creativity well beyond classroom hours.
Morah Eti was born in Hadera, Israel, she proudly served in the Israel Defense Forces for two years. She moved to Miami in 1999. Outside of the classroom, Eti’s passion is Israeli dancing. An activity she has loved since the age of eight. She continues to participate in dance festivals and sessions with passion and joy. Morah Eti is happily married to Dr. Erick Mizrahi, a beloved pediatrician in the community—where many young patients excitedly bring up her name during visits to his office. Together, they are the proud parents of three Hebrew Academy students and graduates: Yonatan (Class of 2023), Elad (Class of 2025), and Lior (currently in Grade 8).
Morah Eti’s dedication to the Hebrew Academy and her commitment to excellence in early childhood education continues to shape generations of confident, joyful, and compassionate learners.