Queens Hebrew Academy

Our Challah Bake in memory of Ori Danino z”l was an afternoon filled with unity, reflection, and inspiration.

We were honored to be joined by Ori’s mother, who shared powerful words about her son’s life, legacy, and the strength that continues to carry her family forward.

Together, our community gathered to bake challah, pray, and honor Ori’s memory in a meaningful and heartfelt way.

As she led the brachot, students, families, and community members came together in a moment of connection that reminded us of the power of faith, resilience, and Am Yisrael.

May Ori’s memory be a blessing, and may we continue to carry his light forward through acts of kindness, unity, and love 💙🇮🇱

We asked our teachers a simple question: What do you hope students feel when they walk into your classroom?

Their answers reflected something that can be felt throughout Queens Hebrew Academy every day, a commitment to creating classrooms where students feel welcomed, supported, encouraged, and inspired to learn.

Whether it’s the confidence to ask a question, the freedom to share an idea, or the excitement of discovering something new, our teachers work hard to create an environment where every student can thrive.

Because when students feel safe, valued, and excited to learn, incredible things can happen 💙

We asked our students what they would want a new student to know before their first day at Queens Hebrew Academy.

Their answers were filled with kindness, confidence, and reassurance.

From making new friends to getting help from teachers, they shared what makes QHA feel welcoming from the moment you walk in.

For any student starting somewhere new, that support matters.

At QHA, students are encouraged, guided, and reminded that they are never alone.

You belong here 💙

We asked our students where they would most want to visit in Israel and why, and their answers reflected something deeper than just favorite cities or destinations.

For many of them, Israel represents family, connection, belonging, and the opportunity to experience the places they learn about every day in a real and personal way.

Whether it’s visiting relatives, walking through Jerusalem, spending time in Tel Aviv, or simply being surrounded by Jewish life, each answer carried a sense of pride and connection to something meaningful.

At Queens Hebrew Academy, helping students build that relationship with Israel is an important part of helping them understand who they are and where they come from 🇮🇱💙

Israel is more than a place our students learn about in a classroom.

It is a connection they feel deeply through history, tradition, spirituality, and community.

When students speak about Israel, they speak about belonging.

They speak about pride, connection, and the feeling of being part of something greater than themselves.

Through learning, discussion, and shared experiences, they begin to understand why Israel holds such an important place in the hearts of Jewish people around the world.

At Queens Hebrew Academy, helping students build that connection is something we value deeply 🇮🇱💙

There’s something powerful about hearing students sing together while watching the moments that make up everyday life at QHA.

The friendships, the learning, the laughter, and the small interactions throughout the school day all come together to create an environment where students feel supported, engaged, and connected.

At Queens Hebrew Academy, education is about more than academics.

It’s about building confidence, community, and a love for learning that students carry with them far beyond the classroom 💙