Torah Academy of Jacksonville

Honored to Host Senator Rick Scott! 🇺🇸

B’chasdei Hashem, Torah Academy of Jacksonville was honored to welcome Senator Rick Scott, former Governor of Florida, to our school!

Our preschoolers presented Senator Scott with a big thank you card for all he’s done to advocate for School Choice and security funding. He then visited our middle school Civics class and our high school Government class for an engaging Q&A session.

It was a great experience for our students to meet and learn from Senator Scott firsthand!

Special thanks to Rabbi Yaakov Fisch for bringing this incredible opportunity to us and to Mrs. Major for her tireless work teaching civics and government to our students this year.

Middle School Girls End of Year Trip! 🛼🎉

B’chasdei Hashem, Torah Academy of Jacksonville’s middle school girls celebrated their accomplishments this year with an end of year trip to Skate Station!

The girls had a fun day skating and enjoying time together. What a great way to celebrate a successful year!

Thank you to Rabbi Ariel Tal and Morah Efrat Lehrer for running this great trip!

Seminary Inspiration! 🇮🇱✨

B’chasdei Hashem, Torah Academy of Jacksonville’s high school girls were inspired by one of our alumni who just returned from Shana Aleph in seminary in Eretz Yisroel!

She shared her incredible experiences and gave our students a real glimpse into what going to seminary looks like. Our girls received valuable tips and suggestions on how to make the year the most impactful, and heard firsthand why she’s so inspired to go back for Shana Bet!

Thank you to our amazing alumna for taking the time to inspire the next generation of Torah Academy of Jacksonville seminary students!

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The Age of Exploration Comes to Life! 🌍🗺️

B’chasdei Hashem, Torah Academy of Jacksonville’s middle school girls delivered an impressive presentation on the Age of Exploration!

The students created and presented a well-researched slideshow explaining this fascinating period in history. They even made an edible representation of the world as “flat” and “surrounded by monsters”—the prevalent belief at the time—bringing their learning to life in a creative and memorable way!

We’re so proud of their hard work, research skills, and innovative thinking!

Preschool Celebrates Lag BaOmer! 🔥🎶

B’chasdei Hashem, Torah Academy of Jacksonville’s preschool celebrated Lag BaOmer in class this week!

Our little ones learned about Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai and enjoyed dancing and singing around a “bonfire” in their classroom. It was so special to see their joy and excitement as they celebrated this meaningful day!

We love bringing the beauty of our Yomim Tovim to life for our youngest students!

Lag BaOmer Parade & Celebration! 🎉🔥

B’chasdei Hashem, Torah Academy of Jacksonville participated in an incredible Lag BaOmer Parade yesterday together with Chabad of Jacksonville and joined by other Jewish schools in town!

Our students made beautiful banners and flags, and our preschoolers wore special crowns as we walked from Torah Academy across San Jose Blvd with achdus and love to Chabad of Jacksonville. All the schools joined together for a grand celebration at Chabad of Jacksonville featuring bouncy houses, face painting, BBQ, a petting zoo, and more!

It was a great time all around and a beautiful display of unity and ahavas Yisroel. Thank you to Chabad of Jacksonville for hosting this wonderful community celebration!

First Grade Celebrates Lag BaOmer! 🌈🔥

B’chasdei Hashem, our first grade class created beautiful artwork today about Lag BaOmer!

Students learned about Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai and the special significance of this day—how during his lifetime there wasn’t a rainbow, which is why we shoot bows and arrows on Lag BaOmer. They also learned about his Torah, the bonfires we light, and how we gather together to celebrate ahavas Yisroel.

Each student prepared their own artwork showing what Lag BaOmer means to them. We’re so proud of their creativity and learning!

An Unforgettable Journey of Chessed and Connection! 🇵🇷💙

B’chasdei Hashem, our Torah Academy High School girls just returned from an incredible 4-day trip to Puerto Rico, coordinated with OU Relief Missions!

Our students visited a Puerto Rico elementary school—the only school in the city serving autistic students—where they played sports and games during recess and built meaningful connections over two days. The girls made such a positive impact that the children wrote a “Thank you” letter and the principal asked when they would return!

Beyond the chessed, the girls experienced the absolute wonders of Hashem’s creation—bioluminescence during a nighttime kayak adventure, breathtaking mountain and rainforest views during a UTV drive, and a stunning sunrise swim at the beach.

Most importantly, the girls built long-lasting memories together through giving to others and enjoying fun-filled, jam-packed days. Thank you to Mrs. Shayna Uhr and Mrs. Tzippy Zaguri for chaperoning and running this amazing trip!

Torah Academy of Jacksonville High School Girls Chesed Mission to Puerto Rico! 💙

B’chasdei Hashem, our high school girls are currently on an incredible three-day Chesed mission to Puerto Rico, coordinated with the OU Relief Missions division!

In these photos, our students are volunteering at a school for children with autism, making a meaningful impact through hands-on service and compassion. Throughout their trip, the girls will be volunteering in various capacities and experiencing Puerto Rico while embodying the values of chesed and giving back.

We’re so proud of our students for dedicating their time to help others and grow through this transformative experience!