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4/18/10

Radnor Township Commissioners Present Days of Remembrance Proclamation to Barrack Hebrew Academy

Arielle Belfer '10, founder of the school's Holocaust Education, Action and Reflection Club, and granddaughter of a Holocaust survivor, accepted a Holocaust Days of Remembrance Proclamation, from John C. Nagle, President of the ... read more


6/11/10

Hats Off to Our Graduates

This fall, members of the Class of 2010 will attend 35 different colleges and universities located across the country and in Israel. read more


6/17/10

Josh Kern '90 Heads Thurgood Marshall Academy

Katie Couric of CBS Evening News recently interviewed Joshua Kern ’90, Executive Director of the Thurgood Marshall Academy, ... read more


6/18/10

Leonie Cohen '12 Combines Love of Oceanography and Medicine This Summer

Combining her love of oceanography and medicine, Leonie Cohen, a rising junior, will participate in two exciting programs this year. First, ... read more


11/30/-1

Zoe Steier '11: Summer Science Intern at Drexel University's College of Medicine

Zoe Steier '11 was chosen to participate in the High School Summer Internship Program of Drexel University's College of Medicine where she ... read more


11/30/-1

Middle School Field Day

Barrack Middle School students enjoyed a lively Field Day this week. Divided into two teams, the Blue and the White, ... read more


6/18/10

Learning with a Bang

"Pyrotechnics was a real blast this trimester," reports Kathleen Saltz, Barrack science teacher. The course was an elective ... read more


6/18/10

Middle School "Move Up" Day

Our Middle School students had many opportunities to shine this week. Their academic, athletic, and service accomplishments were recognized and their many ... read more


5/28/10

Shakespeare Day

The play was definitely the thing as skits, videos, puppet shows, sword fights, lively scene reenactments were performed and elaborate artistic replicas ... read more


5/28/10

Senior College Acceptances and Israel Programs

Barrack Hebrew Academy's senior class of 59 students will be attending 39 different colleges and universities located across the Unites States and in ... read more


5/28/10

Tri-County League & Penn Jersey Tennis Champs Once Again!

The Barrack Boys' Varsity Tennis Team captured the Tri-County League tennis championship by defeating Phelps 3-2. This is the 11th year that Barrack earned ... read more


6/04/10

Spring Athletic Awards Banquet

"Barrack's spring sports season was a success on many fronts," comments Mitchell Kline, Athletic Director, "not only did our ... read more


5/06/10

Triple Play Wins Game For Girls' Varsity Softball Team

On May 6, the Barrack varsity girls' softball team ended the game with a triple play, defeating Tri-County League opponent Westmont Christian Academy, 17-4. ... read more


5/14/10

Mother/Daughter Softball Ball Game and Brunch

The Lady Cougars softball team hosted a mother-daughter softball game on Sunday, May 9. Ten girls from the team and their mothers had brunch and played a ... read more


5/24/10

Holocaust Memorial Wall Dedication and Ceremonies Set for May 24

Barrack students, faculty and staff, under the direction of art teacher Laura Lyn Stern, painted more than 350 4" x 4" ceramic ... read more


5/14/10

Dr. Karin Orenstein Tapped to Work with the Philadelphia Orchestra

Dr. Karin Orenstein, Barrack's music teacher, was one of eight teachers from the greater Philadelphia area chosen to work with the ... read more


5/04/10

In the Spotlight

Congratulations to Leon Davis and Daniel Raikin, Barrack juniors, who represented our school at the annual Moot Bein Din ... read more


11/30/-1

Boys' Varsity Tennis Team

The Barrack Cougars visited the Solebury School and defeated the hosts 5-0. Michael Woods '11 returning to the line-up, led the Cougar ... read more


11/30/-1

Middle School Baseball Update

The MS baseball team's record now stands at 3-1-1 after Thursday's game vs Penn Christian ended in a 2-2 tie. The game was a great pitchers' duel with some ... read more


11/30/-1

Venimus, Vidimus, Vicimus!

The came. They saw. They “won.” 78% percent of Barrack Latin students won awards in the National Latin exam.

They took the exam with more than ... read more


11/30/-1

Girls' Softball Team Rallies to Capture Two Victories

On Wednesday, the Lady Cougars Softball team defeated Penn-Jersey opponent Solebury, 16-15. Pitcher Emily Steiker-Epstein '10 struck out ... read more


11/30/-1

Middle School Baseball Team

Despite falling behind 4-0 in the first inning, the middle school baseball players kept their heads in the game and came from behind to win 6-5 against ... read more


4/20/10

Shlomo Gronich, Sheba Choir To Headline Israel Independence Day Festivities

Barrack's Israel Club is proud to present Shlomo Gronich, Israeli master musician and founder of the Sheba Choir. Mr. Gronich and the choir will highlight ... read more


11/30/-1

World Languages Spoken Here

The first week of March, as always, was World Languages Week at JBHA - an appreciation of the importance, value and benefits of studying a world language. ... read more


4/09/10

Art and Science Combine to Create Pinball Machines

The seniors in the Grade 12 Introduction to Engineering Elective completed their course by creating and constructing working pinball machines from scratch, ... read more


3/19/10

Barrack Athletes Recognized at Winter Sports Banquet

Barrack athletes who participated in this year's winter season were recognized at the Athletic Awards banquet last week. Athletes and their families enjoyed ... read more


3/18/10

Haggadot Presented to Barrack

It's a tradition! For several years, Jacob (Jake) Kriger, Barrack Board member and school benefactor, has presented copies of David Moss' ... read more


3/12/10

Minyan Newsletter

Many Barrack students arrive early each morning in order to participate in the school’s daily minyan service, which meets in the Dining Commons at ... read more


2/24/10

Exponent: Human Rights Conference

The Exponent published an article on the Human Rights Conference. Exponent Article

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2/18/10

Middle School Musical to Rock the House

Save the date and join us for an exuberant Middle School production of School House Rock! Live set for Sunday, March 7 at ... read more


2/18/10

Lady Cougars Defeat Westmont, 57-31

The Lady Cougars varsity basketball team fought hard for a great win vs. Westmont to beat them, 57-31. Seniors Arielle Belfer, Samara ... read more


2/18/10

Boy's Varsity Basketball

Barrack's boys' varsity basketball team won its regular season final over Woodlynde 68-53. It was the team's eighth win in a row. Barrack finished the ... read more


2/05/10

Sarah Saltz '10 to Receive Inquirer Citizenship Award

Sarah Saltz, a Barrack senior, has been named a Philadelphia Inquirer Student Citizenship Award winner and will receive her award, ... read more


2/05/10

Middle School Basketball News

Barrack's Middle School boys' basketball team defeated Kellman-Brown Academy, 52-19, this week. Among the Barrack high scorers were 8th ... read more


2/05/10

Boys' Varsity Basketball

Although Barrack only shot 39% from the floor and 36% from the foul line, the team played a stifling defense, holding Wyncote Academy to 23 points in a ... read more


2/03/10

6th Grade Helps Environment

When the sixth grade went on Teva in the fall, we did many activities connected to Nature. One included meeting with one of the "Morei Derech" ... read more


2/01/10

Chips for Charity Night

Barrack’s Chips for Charity event raised more than $10,000 to benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and ... read more


1/23/10

8th Grader Appointed to Editorial Board of Yaldah Magazine

Anne Prusky '14 was recently appointed to the Editorial Board of Yaldah, a magazine by Jewish girls for Jewish girls, ages 8-15. ... read more


1/23/10

Barrack Presents Mary, Mary

Mary, Mary, the classic Jean Kerr comedy, will be presented by our Upper School students from Sunday through Wednesday, ... read more


1/15/10

The Buzz: Barrack Geography Bee Winner is a 6th Grader

Meet Ariel Koltun-Fromm, a Barrack 6th grade student who won the internal school Geography Bee Competition and who is now eligible to take ... read more


1/15/10

Barrack Choir Performs at 76ers Heritage Night

“Oh, what a fabulous night,” shares Dr. Karin Orenstein, Barrack music teacher and vocal ensemble director. “We drew a large and ... read more


12/21/09

Upper School Essay Contest

Upper School Essay Contest Sponsored by JBHA and an Anonymous Donor

The Ten Commandments: Gift or Burden?
An Essay Contest Sponsored by ... read more


12/22/09

Middle School Essay Contest

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12/11/09

Student Athletes Honored at Fall Sports Banquet

Barrack's Fall Sports Banquet brought students, coaches, and families together to enjoy a festive pre-awards dinner in the dining commons, followed by an ... read more


12/11/09

Trio of Tennis Captains Receive Bouquets of Thanks

Jackie Retig, Shoval Dorani, and Jenna Hart, three Barrack seniors and the tri-captains of the girls' varsity tennis team, ... read more


11/30/09

Middle School Chesed Day

Bryn Mawr, PA ( November, 2009) – As part of Barrack Hebrew Academy’s Middle School Chesed Day, the entire 6th grade volunteered at Cradles to ... read more


11/23/09

Barrack Board Approves Contract

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact Info: Beverly C. Rosen
Director of Marketing & PR
610-922-2324 or brosen@jbha.org

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11/23/09

Sports Banquet - Rescheduled

The Fall Sports Banquet is set for Thursday, December 10, 6pm in the gym. Details to follow.

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11/23/09

Tenatative Agreement Reached - School Resumes Tuesday

A Message from Dr. Steven M. Brown:

I am very pleased to inform you that the negotiators for the Faculty Association and the Board reached a ... read more


11/20/09

Mediator Contacted - Meeting Set for Sunday

We have received many e-mails and calls imploring the School and the union to engage in mediation in an effort to resolve the strike. To allay your ... read more


11/17/09

Barrack Board Updates Parents on Strike Issues

November 17, 2009
30 Heshvan 5770

Dear Parents,

Many of you have written to us over the past few days expressing opinions and raising ... read more


11/13/09

Press Box

This Press Room contains the following:

  1. Fast Facts about Barrack Hebrew Academy
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11/13/09

Barrack's Board & Faculty Association Collective Bargaining Negotiations Unresolved Teachers Begin a Work Stoppage, Effective November 16

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact Info: Beverly C. Rosen
Director of Marketing & PR
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11/09/09

Boys' Soccer Team Wins 2009 Championship!

Barrack Hebrew Academy boys' varsity soccer team successfully defended their 2008 Tri-County League championship title with an exciting 1-0 win over ... read more


10/16/09

SA Organizes Club Fair

Barrack Students had an opportunity to explore a number of clubs on October 13th during a very lively Club Fair orchestrated by the Student Association ... read more


10/16/09

Barrack Seniors Recognized by National Merit Scholarship Program

Nine Barrack Hebrew Academy seniors were named National Merit Scholarship Semi-finalists and Commended Scholars. More than 1.5 million high school juniors ... read more


9/04/09

For Learning. For Leading. For Life.

Jack M. Barrack Hebrew Academy will begin the 2009-2010 academic year with a new image campaign that incorporates the timeless symbol of the menorah and the ... read more


9/04/09

Endowment Fund Established In Memory of Pepi Bloom

Honoring their parents is what Margo, Daniel, and Ronald Bloom did after their father passed away in September 2008. Paula (Pepi) and Joel Bloom, the ... read more


7/11/09

Alumni Concert Benefits Federation's Mitzvah Food Pantry

Deena Goldstein ‘06 and Sara Goldstein ’08, a young alumni sister team, organized the first ever ... read more


9/02/09

Coaches Anticipate a Great Fall Season

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8/25/09

Barrack Students Off to Study in Israel

Thirty-eight Barrack 11th graders left on August 25 for a trimester of study in Israel on the Alexander Muss Campus in Hod HaSharon. Families and friends ... read more


8/28/09

Tennis All-Stars

Congratulations to David Barnett '09, Adam Wachs '10, and Ben Batoff '12 who were named Tennis All-Stars ... read more


8/25/09

School Begins on a High Note

Barrack Hebrew Academy halls will ring with the sound of music as Dr. Karin Orenstein joins the faculty as the school’s new music ... read more


8/25/09

Barrack Welcomes New Administrative Team

A new administrative team and expanded elective opportunities set the stage for a very exciting 2009-2010 academic year at Jack M. Barrack Hebrew Academy, ... read more


8/25/09

New Athletic Director Kicks Off Fall Season

Mitchell Kline, a seasoned coach and health and physical education teacher who taught in the Philadelphia School District for 35 years, has joined the ... read more


8/25/09

Head of School Announces New Initiatives for Barrack

Dr. Steven M. Brown, Jack M. Barrack Hebrew Academy's Head of School, announced that the school will adopt a trimester schedule this fall.

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