Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy (HBHA)

Ever wonder how the HBHA garden stays so healthy all summer long?

Fourth-grade Jewish Studies teacher Michal Cohen keeps it growing! During the school year, Michal and her students care for the garden together. Throughout the summer, she continues watering, weeding, and harvesting fresh produce like these beautiful radishes.

Thank you, HaMorah Michal, for keeping our garden thriving year-round!

It was a beautiful morning at the park with our HBHA alumni community.

From recent graduates to alumni with HBHA memories spanning decades, we had nearly every era of our history represented in one place.

Thank you to everyone who joined us!

What can a Jewish education inspire?

Students who ask thoughtful questions. Individuals who strive to become the best version of themselves. Young people who find their place in a community that knows and values them.

At HBHA, learning is about more than what students know. It's about who they are becoming.

HBHA's Jewish Culinary Arts class brought Jewish history, culture, and tradition to life in a delicious way.

Guided by Jewish History teacher Alexa Cohen, Upper School students explored culinary traditions from Jewish communities around the world while learning the techniques, history, and Jewish connections behind each dish.

From making onion rings while studying the Jewish history of frying food in oil to learning about the mitzvah of Hafrashat Challah while braiding challah, students expanded their culinary skills while deepening their understanding of Jewish life and tradition.

As we continue looking back on some favorite moments from this past school year, we had to share this interactive science museum created by Dr. Reem's Advanced Science students!

Students chose major inventions and scientific discoveries to research, then designed their own exhibits and hands-on activities to teach others about their topics. During their final lesson, they welcomed the 7th grade for a museum-style experience filled with creativity, curiosity, and collaborative learning.

HBHA 3rd graders took their learning beyond the classroom during a scavenger hunt at the zoo led by parent (and one grandparent) volunteers.

Students followed clues, observed live animals, and identified many of the animal adaptations they studied in class— and had a roaring good time! 🐯

HBHA Lore Episode 20 — Season 1 Finale 🎙️

For the finale, host Micah Margolies closes out a dynamic first season with two HBHA alumni from the Class of 1995, Aaron Zitron and Brett Kaplan. The conversation includes memories from the early days of HBHA’s inaugural basketball team, stories from the building before HBHA’s current campus, and reflections on some of their favorite teachers from decades ago.

After some technical difficulties, all 20 episodes of HBHA Lore are once again available on the school’s YouTube page (link in bio).

Thanks to Micah for dreaming up HBHA Lore and bringing such an engaging first season to life. We’ll see you in the fall for Season 2!

During the last week of school, Middle School students shared breakfast while reflecting on a year of davening with Mrs. Cohen and HaMorah Tami. They discussed what supported their focus, what could be improved, and how to shape an even more meaningful space for connection to Hashem.

Their insights will help shape how tefillah continues to evolve at HBHA.

School’s out, summer’s in, and the K was the place to celebrate ⚾️

More than 30 Upper School students gathered at the Royals game on the last day of school, thanks to an outing organized by Upper School StuCo. It was a well-earned evening together to mark the end of the school year!