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The first time TA’s Executive Director, Rabbi Binyomin Mermelstein, met Richie Slifka, he wasn’t sure what to expect. He knew Richie was a major figure in Boston’s business world, the chairman of Global Partners and a name spoken with reverence in every Jewish day school office. But what struck him most wasn’t Richie’s reputation. It was his warmth. “Richie made rabbis feel comfortable,” Rabbi…
Two years ago, Torah Academy launched an ambitious housing initiative, made possible by generous donors, to stabilize and strengthen the community by helping staff put down roots in Brighton. Today, the results speak for themselves. The Bratt family now rents a TA-owned home previously occupied by the Nulmans, Rabbi Nulman having faithfully served as sixth-grade rebbi for many years. This seamless…
Torah Academy is delighted to welcome Rabbi Yehoshua and Mrs. Batsheva Bratt to our school and community. The Bratts relocated from Lakewood, NJ, this summer with their three young children and quickly settled into Boston life, beginning the school year with energy and enthusiasm. Rabbi Bratt: Sixth Grade Rebbe Rabbi Bratt joins our faculty as the sixth-grade boys’ rebbi. A Brooklyn native, he…
On a warm spring morning, the Torah Academy community gathered to mark a momentous occasion: the ribbon-cutting of Gan Torah, the school’s new Early Childhood Center located at 60 Henshaw Street in Brighton. Held on May 18th, the event celebrated not only the opening of the beautifully renovated center, but the power of partnership between families, local government, and community leaders. The…
Those familiar with beloved Jewish children’s performer Uncle Moishy know his catchy tunes and timeless messages are iconic, and his appeal spans generations. That was clear in March, when the social hall at Young Israel of Brookline filled with over 200 excited children, parents, and grandparents for Together We Grow: The Uncle Moishy Experience & Benefit Concert. Children jumped, sang, and…
If you walked into Sharzar Hall on a weekday morning, you might think you’d stumbled upon a well-established minyan. The room is orderly, the tefillah serious and focused, and the participants tuned in and respectful. The chazzan’s voice is clear, and the responses are strong. But then you’d notice the backpacks. This minyan, punctual, powerful, and reverent, is made up entirely of middle school…
Session 1: Rabbi Shmuel Klein Session 2: Q+A Session 3: Rabbi Aaron Lopiansky It’s a scene many families can relate to. The Shabbos candles are glowing, the table is beautifully set, and the family is ready for Kiddush—until everything starts to unravel. “I want to sit near Mommy!” yells the youngest. “I’m not sitting next to him—he kicks!” snaps the oldest. “This week I get to sit by Tatty so I…
After years of growth and learning, the 17 students of 8G stand proudly at the top of the TA Girls’ Division, ready to complete their journey and take their next steps into high school. But before they move on, they have one extraordinary final year ahead. They’ll tackle challenging academics and embrace new opportunities to grow independently. As role models, they play a key role in infusing the…
In October, Torah Academy, in collaboration with Gateways Access to Jewish Education, was granted an impressive $25,000 to fund mental health programming. As administrators carefully considered which new initiatives would yield the most impact for students, they identified parents as the group that could collaborate with them to achieve results. Recognizing parents as essential partners in…
Middle Schoolers Shine in their STEM Fair Challenges The 6th-grade girls took center stage in a cosmic challenge inspired by their year-long study of astronomy. The task: engineer a parachute capable of safely transporting an egg through the stratosphere, mimicking the techniques employed in space landings. Eager students stood by open windows on the third floor, ready to send their parachutes and…
