The varsity Rams took on Toronto’s annual Israel Becker Tournament, hosted by TanenbaumCHAT (Jewish day school), and we had a blast! Day and night, filled with basketball, bonding with other Jewish peers,...

HBHA’s newest additions, couple Rav Benny and HaMorah Tehilla, worked with the high school during mentoring this week to tie “kosher” tzitzit for the IDF soldiers who want to practice Judaism...

Morah Tami’s 7th period Hebrew class (upperclassmen), has been preparing to perform a fable for the school on Taste of Shabbat. This Friday, the fable came to life when three actors, seniors Sofia Levine...

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Judaism’s holiest holiday, Yom Kippur, is an opportunity for all to repent and atone for their sins. However, the hidden layers and introspectiveness of the holiday are unknown to most Jews. Yom Kippur...

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This Thursday, the seniors held the annual Seniors vs. Faculty dodgeball game. As always, the gym was filled with cheers and laughter! Yay seniors! We’ll miss their energy. 

On September 18th, our very own Sofer, Rabbi Sosover, wrote the scroll for the Mezuzah which was affixed to HBHA’s main entry doorpost by Head of School Annie Glickman. The entire school congregated...

Junior David Wasserman and 7th grader Amos Williams doing their annual HBHA duty of blowing the shofar for our students. 

Family 12’s own Leo Haas, 7th grader, and Leo Cohen, 3rd grader, cut open an apple together while participating in the Rosh Hashanah program. Shanah Tova v’Metukah HBHA! 

This Monday, Oct. 7th, we collectively, as a Jewish community, commemorated the war in Israel through memorial at the JCC and Bnei Yehuda. Singing Acheinu and Hatikva, reciting powerful speeches, and congregating...

Senior Ari Green enjoying Sukkah building in Jewish Studies. It’s always fun to do it with company! 

Lower school students dancing during our Sukkot Family Program on 10/21! Coordinated by Staff and PTO, we had a wonderful time with activities, sponsored pizza lunch, and a fun dance party. Moadim L’semcha...

Immigration has been a fundamental part of American history, forming our demographic and economic landscape into what it is today. However, U.S. immigration policies are constantly evolving due to changes...

As a woman, I have viewed and experienced situations with toxic masculinity. The definition of masculinity has varied over the years, holding diverse social norms and nationwide definitions. Throughout...

Since the start of the war two years ago this month, the brutal Russia - Ukraine conflict has received increasingly less media attention. In 2021, it used to be the topic of every debate, discussion, and...

Since joining HBHA in the first grade, I've seen the beauty of HBHA and have grown closer to my religion. Throughout my journey, with numerous classmates who have left HBHA, I’ve also experienced jealousy...

Senior Emma Rosenthal posing with two fifth graders during the Sukkot family program.

Head of school, Adam Tilove, Governor Kelly a piece of alumna art work. The piece displays the prayer for peace in Hebrew, which translates to “Grant peace, welfare, blessing,​​ grace, loving kindness...

If you know me, you might be aware how I am absolutely obsessed with Daniel Caesar’s music. Ashton Dumar Norwill Simmonds, professionally known as Daniel Caesar, returns from a four year hiatus after...

On Tuesday, April 4th, 2023, eight candidates running for the Kansas City, Mo. at-large Districts 3, 4, 5, and 6  advanced to the primary election: Brandon Ellington (current incumbent) and Melissa Hazley...

The varsity girls soccer season began March 6, 2023, and the coaches and players are filled with anticipation. As the varsity girls basketball team ended their season successfully, the soccer team is ready...

Have you ever gone on your weekly shopping trip and noticed that necessary women’s products are more expensive than men's? This is due to what is known as the pink tax. Women’s products have been marketed...

While wandering the halls, you might come across a bright and joyous woman. Her voluminous ginger curly hair grabs your attention at first glance. Sharon Keshet is a new addition to the 2022-2023 Hyman...