Parshat Bamidbar is the assigned parsha for the Class of 2026’s graduation day, May 11th. This parsha is solely focused on Hashem finally organizing His people after Exodus and the receipt of the Torah....

After B’nei Yisrael received the Torah at Har Sinai in last week’s Torah portion, Moshe’s father-in-law (Yitro) heard of the miracles Hashem performed for the Jewish people because of Moshe. Yitro,...

Hashem reveals Himself to Moshe, breaking the majority of His concealment. This “act” expressed Hashem entrusting Moshe to redeem B’nei Israel (children of Israel), delivering them to the promised...

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What is Olam HaMiddos? Well, it literally translates to a world of middos, which means character traits. The study of this self-improvement refers to the work of your own character refinement and the reshaping...

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Chanukah is just around the corner, and to celebrate, HBHA enjoyed a slime-making scavenger hunt and plenty of dreidel spinning. Upper School STUCO successfully organized another family program for...

Our Upper School students partied endlessly Nov. 6th for their annual Homecoming Dance! Beginning the night with numerous photos, a few of our lovely upperclassmen girls took a group photo to commemorate...

This week, lower school spent time learning about the significance of Challah, and the process of baking it. Gaining a stronger appreciation for the, arguably, best part of Shabbat, our younger students...

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On October 13, 2025, 20 living hostages were released from inhumane Hamas captivity. As we spent this week celebrating joyous holidays, the freed citizens were able to celebrate alongside the Jewish...

Gmar Chatimah Tovah Rams. We are reaching the end point of Teshuva, the period between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. Typically, during these few days, additional prayers and phrases are said in services,...

This past Tuesday, high school STUCO led the school-wide pep rally, bringing more spirit and cheer to HBHA. Featuring Spirit leaders, senior Avital Mullokandova and junior Dani Glickman, they hosted the...

Teamwork isn’t just built on the field; it’s built through communication. Every moment counts when you play as one; it results in a long-overdue win. Image taken by Avital Mullokandova. 

In Drawing, a highschool level art course, the attending students took a short trip to the “Secret Garden” and enjoyed a meditative, intimate experience while sketching nature. Photo by Avital Mullokandova. 

Once a person begins their life away from their childhood home and contemplates buying their first home, they are bombarded with the confusing housing market, inconsistent adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs),...

R&B and Soul have always been two genres of music I’d enjoy; this is guaranteed. The calming and arousing sense derived from songs placed in those genres will never be something I’d take for granted.   The...

This short week, we still managed to fit in a school-wide Passover Seder! It was filled with laughter, singing, and Rabbi EBC preaching. Chag Pesach Sameach! Photo taken by Avital Mullokandova. 

HBHA has football?! Playing an aggressive scrimmage this week, our team showed off their impressive rookie skills against a national league team. However, sportsmanship is more crucial than winning...

STUCO put together HBHA’s annual Spring Formal and undoubtedly had a great time! Many pictures were taken, dances were danced, and a good time was had. HBHA high school knows how to show up and show...

To commemorate the end of the basketball season, our varsity coaches, Sam Matsil, and new head of Booster Club Mika Cohen, started a new tradition to hold a Basketball Banquet. Filled with laughter, awards,...

This week, the varsity girls played hard in their conference tournament, placing third! The game was on Wednesday 2/26 against The Daniel Academy at Center Middle School. The girls started off with an...

HBHA’s high school students took their biennial trip to The White House Decision Center at the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum. Separated into five groups, our students role-played Truman...

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...