by Michael Orbach Issue of May 28, 2010/ 15 Sivan 5770 By Michael Orbach An unprecedented effort is under way in the Five Towns, in Riverdale, N.Y., and in Brookline, Mass., to find bone … more

“Ein Torah K’Torat Eretz Yisroel!” HAFTR Judaic Studies Principal Rabbi Gedaliah Oppen traveled to Israel on a “Keeping the Kesher” mission with his HAFTR … more

Campers at Hillel Day Camp in Lawrence closed the summer season with a focus on those in our community who are in need. The children collected almost 300 cans and other non-perishable food items … more

A pair of HAFTR seniors was among the semifinalists in the 2011 Siemens Competition in Math, Science & Technology held on Oct. 21. Wade Miller and Erich Hirsch studied the use of graphene and graphene oxide as a potential substitute for stem cells in replacing body tissue. more

NYS Supreme Court calls verdict on HAFTR teacher ‘irrational’ By Michael Orbach Issue of Jan. 9, 2009 / 13 Teves 5769 The New York State Supreme Court has overturned a decision by the … more

Rabbi Akiva Oppen of Oppen Scrolls gave HAFTR three year olds a lesson on how a mezuzah and the klaf is made. The sofer (scribe) brought samples of the parchment paper it is written on and he … more

We were so excited that we reached our 100th day of school. The children have been counting every day since the beginning of school and they finally reached their goal. They counted to 100 by … more

These Hebrew Academy of the Five Towns and Far Rockaway girls are set for their families’ Seders this Friday and Saturday nights — but they will certainly have questions! more

One day a week, a Lunch and Learn program takes place for groups of fourth and fifth grade boys, sixth and seventh grade boys, and new for this year, fourth and fifth grade girls. These groups … more

Erica Hilsenrath is valedictorian of HAFTR High School’s class of 2018. Not only does she have the highest General Studies and Judaic Studies averages, but this incredible young lady is a … more