HAFTR memorial basketball game

Eight years ago, HAFTR lost an ambitious student, star athlete, and extraordinary friend, Jacob Haden Greenberg. Anyone who knew Jacob will tell you that he lived life to the fullest and strived for excellence in everything he did. Jacob’s exuberant personality and charming presence made him a friend to all.

Last fall, Hurricane Sandy affected hundreds of thousands of people, destroying their homes and belongings. The storm uprooted and displaced entire families, many of whom are still a long way from putting their lives back together.

On Sunday, April 14th, Jacob’s life will be celebrated as HAFTR alumni all-star basketball players unite in the new HAFTR Sports Complex, the “Hawks’ Nest,” to honor the life of such a phenomenal person, while raising funds for those affected by Hurricane Sandy.

Watch as the 2004-2007 Hawks compete against the 2008-2011 Hawks.

Players from the ‘04-’07 Hawks include: Rabbi Avi Webber, Daniel Bondarsky, David Braunstein, Josh Reiss, Ariel Nassim, Daniel Fiskus, Josh Gelnick, Adam Gelnick, Dan Gindea, and Jason Steinmetz.

The ‘08-’11 lineup includes: Shelby Rosenberg, Matthew Zborowksi, Etan Golan, Michael Palgon, Mikey Gindea, Avi Gill, Yoni Lipshitz, Max Kuritzky, Jonny Daniel, and Daniel Braunstein.

Admission is $10, which includes entry and one free raffle ticket toward a chance at winning four New York Yankees tickets and a gift card to Ahuva’s Grill. Additional raffle tickets will be sold for $5, with all proceeds going to assist those affected by Hurricane Sandy.

“Live, Play, and Pray from your Heart.”