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

The Transformative Power of Community: A Multi-Generational Perspective"

Monday, October 30, 2023 - 6:57 PM

Our recent article in the Chronicle, capturing the vibrant life at Hebrew Academy, resonated with many in our community. One particularly touching response came from the father of alumna Barrie Kosberg, whose grandchildren were once part of our community but have since moved to Florida.

A Legacy of Excellence

This heartfelt sentiment is a powerful testament to the enduring value of Hebrew Academy, a value that his daughter, Barrie Kosberg, echoes. An alumna herself, Barrie recalls, "What I remember about my time at Hebrew Academy are the amazing teachers, the beautiful campus, and the welcoming Jewish community... That’s what makes Hebrew Academy different."

The Modern Hebrew Academy

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Navigating the Skies and Life: How Hebrew Academy's xSTREAM Lab Elevates Learning

Thursday, October 26, 2023 - 6:12 PM

Navigating the Skies and Life: How Hebrew Academy's xSTREAM Lab Elevates Learning Through Drone Olympics

At Hebrew Academy, we believe in pushing the boundaries of education to offer our students an enriching and engaging experience. Our xSTREAM Lab is a testament to this commitment, offering a unique blend of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) with core values like ethics, community, and teamwork.

A Fusion of Science and Values

Our xSTREAM Lab is not just about academic excellence; it's about creating well-rounded individuals. While students delve into coding, physics, and aerodynamics, they also learn the importance of ethical considerations, teamwork, and community engagement.

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Rosh Chodesh at Hebrew Academy: A Day of Unity, Reflection, and Prayer

Monday, October 16, 2023 - 3:53 PM

At Hebrew Academy, our Rosh Chodesh celebrations stand as moments of unity and spiritual reflection. In a world filled with uncertainty, occasions like these bring us closer together, grounding us in our traditions and shared values.

Our younger students in the lower school began the celebrations with an assembly that was as much about gratitude as it was about hope. Receiving their awards, their faces beamed with pride—a testament to their dedication and effort. But the heart of the gathering was when they raised their voices in prayer. Singing "Oseh Shalom," their collective plea for peace wasn't just for our school or community but for Israel and the entire world.

Following this, our upper school students had their … Read More »

Hebrew Academy: Crafting an 11-Acre Legacy of Timeless Values and Community

Wednesday, October 4, 2023 - 10:37 AM

In 1969, Hebrew Academy began its journey in the auxiliary space in the Long Beach shul. Today, we stand proud on an 11-acre campus in Huntington Beach. Much like the sukkah we build during Sukkot—temporary in structure but rich in timeless values—our physical surroundings have changed, but the essence of Hebrew Academy remains constant.

A Curriculum as Timeless as the Sukkah

Just as the sukkah represents an eternal set of values within a temporary structure, Hebrew Academy's curriculum is a dynamic blend of the timeless and the contemporary. For example, while our middle schoolers engage in in-depth exploration of the Torah, they are also immersed in the engineering design process in our state-of-the-art XStr… Read More »