With a major influx of new students in its early childhood division this year, HAFTR creatively reorganized existing space, with the pre-school division filling the kindergarten building and the kindergarten classes moved into the lower school building in Lawrence. more

HAFTR’s eighth grade girls began their shabbaton last weekend with Kaballat Shabbat in the Beit Medrash. Rabbi Dovid Kupchik, menahel, introduced the theme of the Shabbat, “all for one … more

Steve Frankel of Mikdash Educational Center (Machon Hamikdash in Jerusalem) presented a hands-on experiential learning program for HAFTR middle and elementary school students to learn about the Holy Temple. more

In honor of this Shabbat’s Parshat Noach and its rainbow promise, 3- and 4-year-olds at HAFTR’s Early Childhood Center in Lawrence came together to form their own rainbow, with each class … more

Palin fallout; disappointment at lack of participation By Yaffi Spodek Issue of Sept. 26, 2008 Thousands gathered across from the United Nations Monday to protest the arrival of Iranian … more

Valedictorian Jeffrey Wolberg (left) exemplifies HAFTR High School’s culture of scholarship, Torah, leadership, and community service, excelling in academics while fully engaged in … more

They gained a reputation locally for scoring goals on the ice. Now, Dan and Michael Karp are helping fellow Five Towners score in a much different arena, and assisting them in reaching their goal. more

Cash and cuts cover projected $350,000 deficit By Mayer Fertig Issue of July 24, 2009 / 3 Av 5769 Shalhevet High School for Girls will have a sophomore year after all, after parents … more

Hebrew Academy of the Five Towns and Rockaway (HAFTR) High School students have been engaged in a variety of exciting activities these last few weeks. The junior varsity College Bowl team, with a record of 9-1, participated in the Yeshiva League College Bowl championship at the Heschel School, sponsored by the Jewish Education Project. more

HAFTR Administrators participated in the 2014 iJED (Innovation in Jewish Education) Conference at the Marriott in Uniondale to learn more about the best and latest practices in teaching and learning. more