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From Rosh Hashanah to Succot: Bringing Sanctity Into Our Everyday Lives!

Thursday, September 24, 2026 - 3:26 PM

Throughout the Jewish calendar, we celebrate our sacred festivals as Moadim L’Simcha—times designated for joy. Yet among all these holy days, Succot holds a unique and elevated title: Zman Simchateinu, "The Season of Our Rejoicing."

At first glance, this transition might feel almost startling. Succot follows directly on the heels of the most solemn, awe-inspiring, and introspective period of the year. We begin with Rosh Hashanah, entering the Ten Days of Penitence, which culminate in Yom Kippur; a day of total fasting, intense prayer, and deep spiritual reckoning. We stand open before G-d, reflecting on our choices, seeking forgiveness, and humbling ourselves before the Master of the Universe.

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As Yom Kippur Approaches

Friday, September 18, 2026 - 3:21 PM

As Yom Kippur approaches, our hearts naturally reflect on the deep spiritual significance of the days we are in. Having ushered in this New Year with Rosh Hashanah on Shabbat, we received a special gift - a divine baseline of profound sanctity, rest, and peace. Shabbat reminds us to step back from the world's noise, offering a template for how we ought to live throughout the coming year.

Our hope for this year is one of pure peace; peace within our personal lives, peace surrounding our families, and peace spread across Israel and the entire world. On Yom Kippur, when we stand before Hashem, our prayers cannot merely be words on a page; they must come directly from the depth of our hearts so they may pierce through every barrier and reach H… Read More »

As We Approach Rosh Hashana For The Year 5787

Thursday, September 10, 2026 - 3:28 PM

Dear Hebrew Academy Families,

As we approach Rosh Hashana for the year 5787, we take this opportunity to extend our warmest wishes to you and your family for a happy, healthy, prosperous, safe, and nachas-filled new year.

The future of our Jewish community is exceptionally bright, thanks in large part to families like yours who have chosen a Hebrew Academy education. Our school strives to provide a firm foundation of strong academics integrated with vibrant Jewish values, ensuring that the golden chain of Sinai continues unbroken from generation to generation.

This year, Rosh Hashana begins on Shabbos. In Jewish tradition, Shabbos is a priceless gift—a sacred sanctuary in time designed to help us disconnect from daily distractions … Read More »

What a Way to Begin the 2026-2027 / 5787 School Year!

Friday, September 4, 2026 - 3:23 PM

We’ve had an incredible first full week at Hebrew Academy!! From the moment our students entered our campus, the school has been filled with energy, excitement, laughter, and an amazing sense of community.

We are thrilled to welcome several new teachers to our faculty, who have already brought fresh ideas, enthusiasm, and new energy to our classrooms. The 5th Grade already had a STEAM challenge (building pasta & marshmallow towers), 4th Grade is already writing, 7th Grade is already learning Gemara, and this is just to name a few things happening We have also introduced a new block to our elementary schedule designed to maximize academic learning time. This new schedule gives our students even more opportunities to learn, grow, a… Read More »