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A Legacy That Protects What Matters

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 - 2:32 PM

What do we do with the gift of freedom?
We protect it. We teach it. We live it.

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Roei isn’t just our security guard.

He’s a proud IDF soldier.

He’s a reminder that Jewish strength isn’t something we read about—

It’s something our students see every single day.

When he returned from serving in Israel,

Our students didn’t just welcome him back.

They showed him what he was fighting for.

Smiles. Signs. Gratitude.

Not just for Roei, but for the values we learn to defend.

Because when we talk about supporting Israel,

This is what it looks like:

~Creating schools that feel safe and proud.

~Teaching children that Jewish identity is worth protecting.

~Raising the next generati… Read More »

A Legacy That Refuses to Forget

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 - 2:43 PM

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What do we do with the gift of survival?
We build.

Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Eckfeld are Holocaust survivors.
They didn’t just rebuild their lives—
They built a future, with Jewish values at its core.

They chose Hebrew Academy for their children.
Because survival isn’t the end of the story.
Continuity is.

In a world where it’s easier to blend in,
they chose to stand tall.

And now, that choice is in front of all of us—
To raise Jewish children who know who they are,
who feel proud of where they come from,
and who carry that pride into the world.

That kind of confidence?
That kind of identity?

It doesn’t happen by accident.
It’s shaped by a strong Jewish education.
One that prote… Read More »

A Night of Meaning and Connection

Thursday, April 3, 2025 - 5:31 PM

Hebrew Academy’s Visionary Awards Dinner

March 30, 2025, wasn’t just another evening—it was a night that truly captured the heart of what makes Hebrew Academy exceptional. The Visionary Awards Dinner went beyond honoring remarkable individuals; it was a celebration of everything we stand for: community, purpose, and the lasting impact of Jewish education.

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The evening began with a meaningful moment as we honored Roei, our dedicated security guard, who had recently returned from serving in the IDF. In a show of solidarity, reflecting our shared commitment to Israel's security and the Jewish people's strength worldwide, Roei led us in a prayer for the IDF.

Honoring Those Who Lead with Purpose

The Leadership… Read More »