Students at the Hebrew Academy of the Five Towns and Rockaway were privileged to meet Rabbi Yosef Menedelvitch, a former refusenik who shared his incredible story of resilience and fighting for … more

With anticipation growing as Pesach approached, children learned the stories and practiced the rituals that would unfold on their families’ seder tables.  more

The “combat” was all in good fun on motzei Shabbat, as HAFTR middle school girls competed to decorate cupakes under the gun of a ticking clock. Callenges included designing treats … more

HAFTR second graders received their first Chumashim in a Chagigat Chumash on Dec. 11. Family and friends joined to celebrate what HAFTR Principal Joshua Gold said are all of the incredible things … more

HAFTR’s third grade scientists learned about the five taste areas of the tongue and did a taste test with citric acid and dextrose mixed with water — creating their own flavored … more

A fifth grade boys Melave Malka filled HAFTR’s lunchroom with sounds of Torah learning. Under the direction of Rabbi Weiss, fifth grade rebbe, the talmedim and their chavrutot delved into … more

As the final bell of the day rang at HAFTR High School and students boarded their buses home, a group of girls gathered together for a meaningful night of learning and bonding. On Oct. 26, girls … more

Transitioning from middle school to high school can be challenging. At HAFTR HS, students come together to make that transition a bit easier through the Big Sib program which pairs freshman with … more

Messages of Jewish pride, family continuity and history were front and center for HAFTR third graders who participated in the school’s M’Dor L’Dor: Generation to Generation program … more

As students moved with purpose toward the HAFTR High School auditorium last Thursday, the only light emanated from yahrzeit candles held by students who stood outside … more