HAFTR students join the celebration

HAFTR students demonstrated the unbreakable bond they share with Israel and the Jewish people, sremembering Israel’s fallen soldiers and victims of terror on Yom HaZikaron, then celebrating the joy of Israel’s independence and resilience on Yom HaAtzmaut.

On Yom HaZikaron, HAFTR campuses became spaces for reflection, as powerful tefillot and heartfelt tributes filled the air. At the High School, students heard from Lt. Yaniv Galkovsky, a wounded IDF chayal, who shared his story of service and the memory of five comrades from his combat unit who were lost in Gaza.

In Middle School deepened their understanding and personal connection to the day.

In Lower School, younger students were helped to grasp the relevance and meaning of this national day of remembrance, planting seeds of identity and pride.

As the sun set, HAFTR transitioned from mourning to joy, marked by the Lower School’s annual Tekes Ma’avar, featuring the fifth grade daglanut performance for their parents and a special concert with singer Mendy Worch.

Middle Schoolers celebrated with Israeli-themed activities such as hearing from an IDF soldier, listening to Israeli music, and a history of Israel lesson, and spirited tefillot at Beth Sholom that echoed with energy.

Kindergartners got an in-class “trip” to Israel.  High School students capped it off with spirited tefilah and a joyful day at the park with friends.

Two days. One people.

News supplied by HAFTR.