Making it R.E.A.L. Blog - The Hebrew Academy

When Confidence Finds Its Place

Thursday, September 25, 2025 - 3:09 PM

Ever watch your child get so focused that the world disappears?

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That's what I saw this week.

A room full of first graders in Mrs. Wolder’s class, working on their journals.
Heads bent.
Pencils moving.

At first glance, it looks simple: penmanship practice, spelling words, forming sentences.

But look closer:
This isn’t about spelling.

It’s about building the confidence to trust their own thinking.
The determination to keep going when it isn’t easy.
The joy of “I did it myself.”

And here’s the part that matters most:

When this happens in a place where children feel safe, nurtured, and respected, that confidence doesn’t just stay in the classroom; it extends beyond.

It empo… Read More »

Sticky Fingers Leave a Mark

Thursday, September 11, 2025 - 1:58 PM

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There’s something about sticky fingers. They leave a mark long after the flour is swept and the bowls are washed.

Peek into our kindergarten kitchen and you’ll see what I mean. Tiny aprons, little hands pouring honey, careful stirs that are equal parts joy and determination.

At first glance, it’s adorable. But stay a moment longer, and you realize — this holds the key to so much more.

Learning that Sticks

When learning doesn’t feel like learning, children lean in. They explore. They discover. They connect.

Sticky fingers don’t just bake.
They measure. That’s math.
They pour. That’s fine motor skill.
They stir and watch reactions. That’s science.
They follow a reci… Read More »

Jewish Long Beach Chronicle Highlights Hebrew Academy Alumni Success

Tuesday, September 2, 2025 - 1:43 PM

When Hebrew Academy graduates returned to campus this summer before continuing to UCLA, UC Berkeley, CSULB, and other programs, they carried more than medals and diplomas. They took the confidence, curiosity, and Jewish pride built in our classrooms.

The Jewish Long Beach Chronicle recently featured their stories, highlighting how Hebrew Academy prepares students not just for academic success, but for life. With small class sizes, rigorous academics, and Jewish values at the core, our alumni thrive in top universities while holding strong to their identity.

81% of Jewish day school alumni say their Jewish identity is fundamental in college. This national Prizmah study echoes what we see at Hebrew Academy: belonging and excellence g… Read More »