Mae and Jerome Rosner Soccer Prize was established by Mae Rosner (z”l) and daughter Betsy Richman to recognize excellence and sportsmanship in a graduating member of the soccer team who embodies the ideals of Barrack and who has contributed to the excellence of the soccer team.

• Alex Moshal
• Allie Raevsky

Athlete-of-the-Year Awards are presented by Barrack Hebrew Academy in recognition of excellence in athletics.

• Daniel Raikin
• Zoe Steier

Queenie Barnett Drama Award is sponsored in her memory by her husband Dr. Alan Barnett, children Jonathan, Mathew, Abigail and David for outstanding ability in dramatic arts and service to the school's theatrical productions.

• Sarah Turner

Jonathan D. Sand Award is presented to a student who, through music and theater, demonstrated a commitment to building community at Barrack, fostered a sense of shared purpose among students and faculty to enrich and enliven our school.

• Leon Davis

Barbara Perloff Rosen ‘52 Art Memorial Prize is presented for excellence in Art.

• Adena Feitelson

Harry and Martha Stern Fine Arts Memorial Award is presented to a graduating student who has demonstrated unusual art or music ability and who intends to pursue art or music as a vocation or avocation.

• Michal Philip

Hyman and Rose Zamsky Award is made possible by the Hyman and Rose Zamsky Fund of the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia to the student who has demonstrated the largest measure of growth in the study of Hebrew language and/or literature.

• Maddie Rosen
• Molly Schonfeld

Leo M. Honor Prize is given in memory of the school’s first Education Committee chair to a student who has excelled in Hebrew, has benefitted the community through an organization and has been influential in the non-formal cultural life of the school.

• Adena Feitelson

Neil Horowitz ’73 Memorial Prize is given to a senior for excellence in Hebrew Studies and participation in the Jewish community.

• Jessica Wolfson

Hebrew Award is presented by JBHA for outstanding achievement in Hebrew Literature.

• Rebecca Saionz

French Award is presented by JBHA for outstanding achievement in French.

• Hannah Glickman

Latin Award is presented by JBHA for outstanding achievement in Latin.

• Zoe Steier

Spanish Award is presented by JBHA for outstanding achievement in Spanish.

• Maddie Rosen

National Latin Exam
Silver Medal Maxima Cum Laude – Latin IV Poetry

• Zoe Steier

Pearl Angyal '70 Memorial Award in History is sponsored by the Class of 1970 in loving memory of Pearl Angyal to a graduating senior who has achieved a level of excellence in the study of history.

• Rebecca Saionz
• Sarah Turner

Pearl Angyal '70 Memorial Award in Jewish History is sponsored by the Class of 1970 in loving memory of Pearl Angyal to a graduating senior who has achieved a level of excellence in the study of Jewish history and understands the intersection of Jewish and world history.

• Hannah Glickman

Shelly Ruth Gewirtz Memorial Award is given by the Gewirtz family to a graduating senior for excellence in scholarship with particular appreciation of history, concern with fellowship and interest in world affairs.

• Zachary Taylor

Harold Gorvine Prize is presented by Barrack Hebrew Academy to a student who embodies the qualities of historical inquiry and intellect exemplified by Dr. Gorvine and who shares Doc's passion for exploring the dilemmas of modern Israeli and Jewish history.

• Joshua Ackerman

Louise G. Sklaroff English Prize was set up by the family of Louise G. Sklaroff in honor of her 75th birthday and is awarded for excellence in the study of English.

• Jesse Steinbach

Simon and Ruth Levine Prize is sponsored by Rabbi Morton Levine in memory of his parents to recognize a student for activities on behalf of a minyan at school or in a congregation and to recognize the extra effort made to enhance the religious experience.

• Daniel Raikin

Bertha Menin Scholarship Award is made by possible by the Mandell and Menin families in memory of their mother. It provides scholarship money to a graduating senior who has shown outstanding scholarship in Hebrew and Jewish studies and plans to continue his/her Jewish education on a post-secondary level.

• Leon Davis

Harry Stern Family Mathematics Award is given to a graduating senior for superior competency in mathematics.

• Zoe Steier
• Leon Davis

Mathematics Award is presented by JBHA for superior competency in mathematics.

• Hannah Glickman
• Rebecca Saionz

Shomer Ha'Adamah Prize is awarded by the Milner Family to a senior who has demonstrated, by leadership and creativity, a concern for enhanced and sustained environmental quality.

• Sarah Turner

Jeffrey Silverstein ‘82 Science Award is presented to a senior who has excelled in the study of biology, physics or chemistry.

• Zoe Steier

Edward Domers Memorial Prize is sponsored by the Domers Family to a senior who perpetuates the values that were important to Edward Domers. He was an exemplary role model; he was a real "team player" who consistently cared about the welfare of others; and he was serious about his studies and had a terrific sense of humor.

• Davida Vogel

Joseph Levitsky Award is sponsored by Janet and Aron Davidson in memory of his grandfather, Joseph Levitsky – who was instrumental in founding Akiba Hebrew Academy - to a senior who has made outstanding individual strides.

• Omri Dorani
• Jessica Segal

Publications Award is sponsored by Susan and Louis Marks to members of the editorial boards of the school's publications for talent, creativity, integrity, academic excellence, leadership ability, and an overall work ethic that is in constant pursuit of perfection.

• Davida Vogel
• Rebecca Saionz
• Jordyn Horowitz

Florence M. Zeitenberg and Jack Zeitenberg Award is sponsored by Rochelle and Bob Hirsh and their children Jeremy ‘87, Daniel ‘89 and Rebecca ‘91, through the Florence M. and Jack Zeitenberg Endowment, to a senior who has a thirst for knowledge, is hard working and shows intellectual curiosity.

• Zoe Steier

Phi Beta Kappa Book Award is awarded by the Phi Beta Kappa Association of Delaware Valley to a graduating senior who embodies the Phi Beta Kappa ideals of academic achievement, character, and love of wisdom and learning.

• Zoe Steier
• Maddie Rosen

Daylin Leach Good Citizenship Award is awarded by the PA State Senator of the 17th District to a student who embodies the qualities of outstanding character, scholarship and leadership.

• Joshua Stein

National Merit Scholars

20 % of the 2011 Graduating Class of Jack M. Barrack Hebrew Academy are being recognized this year by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation.

Commended Scholars: Of the 1.5 million entrants, 34,000 students (2.3% of the test takers) with the highest PSAT scores, combined with academic performance and successful completion of the SAT, become National Merit Commended Scholars

• Joshua Ackerman
• William Margules
• Maddie Rosen
• Jessica Wolfson

Finalists: Of the 1.5 million entrants, 15,000 students (1% of the test takers) become National Merit Finalists.

• Leon Davis
• Hannah Glickman
• Yana List
• Rebecca Saionz

National Merit Scholars: Of the 1.5 million entrants, 8,400 students – only ½ of 1% – become National Merit Scholars, for which they receive cash given directly to their university on their behalf.

• Zoe Steier
• Zachary Taylor

Athlete-of-the-Year Award is presented by Barrack Hebrew Academy for excellence in athletics.

• Ezra Solway
• Joshua Rieders
• Jenna Glassman

Yehudit Hershkowitz Memorial Award is presented to a student new to JBHA who has demonstrated an appreciation for the study of Hebrew and who has shown significant progress in Hebrew Language.

• Reba Cohen

Hebrew Awards are presented by Barrack Hebrew Academy to an 11th Grade student for excellence in Hebrew.

• Yaakov Malomet
• Zara Mellits

French Awards are presented by Barrack Hebrew Academy for excellence in French.

• 9th Grade – French II – Wendie Woods
• 10th Grade – French II – Andrea Cantor
• 11th Grade – French III – Mira Taichman

Latin Awards are presented by Barrack Hebrew Academy for excellence in Latin.

• 9th Grade – Latin II – Zeke Zeff
• 10th Grade – Latin II – Shanni Prutchi
• 11th Grade – Latin III – Noah Bloch

Spanish Awards are presented by Barrack Hebrew Academy for excellence in Spanish.

• 9th Grade – Spanish I – Sophia Shoulson
• 9th Grade – Spanish II – Jonathan Feld
• 10th Grade – Spanish II – Liat Goldfarb
• 10th Grade – Spanish III – Shira Golan
• 11th Grade – Spanish III – Devra Goldstein
• 11th Grade – Spanish IV – Yaakov Malomet
• 11th Grade – Spanish IV – Renee Zwillenberg

National Latin Exam

• Gold Medal Summa Cum Laude – Latin II
  Zeke Zeff, Daniel Livingston, Eliyahu Korn
• Gold Medal Summa Cum Laude – Latin III Prose
  Noah Bloch, Joshua Brikman
• Silver Medal Maxima Cum Laude – Latin II
  Anne Prusky, Shanni Prutchi

Brown University Book Award is presented through Brown University alumni to reward a junior who is outstanding in overall academic achievement, combined with true excellence in written and spoken expression.

• Leonie Cohen

Frederick Douglas & Susan B. Anthony Award is presented by the University of Rochester to a junior who has demonstrated a commitment to understanding and addressing difficult social issues; has shown leadership and dedication to community action; and has strong grades in rigorous courses in humanities and social sciences

• Mira Taichman

Rabbi Akiba Award is sponsored by Congregation Beth T'fillah of Overbrook Park, which existed between 1948-2006. The recipient exemplifies the three attributes which reflect the role of the synagogue: Beit K'nesset, Beit Midrash and Beit T'fillah.

• Yaakov Malomet

Jewish Studies Awards are presented by Barrack Hebrew Academy for excellence in Jewish Studies.

• Jonathan Feld

Tanach Awards are presented by Barrack Hebrew Academy for excellence in Tanach.

• Klielle Glanzberg-Krainin
• Jewish Studies and Tanach
• Shira Golan

Jewish Theological Seminary’s Ahavat Torah Award is presented by JTS to a junior who has demonstrated exceptional achievement in the study of Hebrew Language and Jewish studies, is passionate about Jewish life, and has a proven record of leadership and service.

• Jeremy Rudoler

JBHA Essay Contest Awards 5771/2011 are made possible by an anonymous donor and are presented to students whose essays, reflecting on a verse chosen from the Book of Proverbs, were judged as superior for their wisdom and insights.

• Grades 9/10 – 1st place – Darren Joffe
• Grades 9/10 – 2nd place – Avi Romanoff
• Grades 9/10 – 3rd place (tie) – Maya Kassutto and Sarah Gordon
• Grades 11/12 – 1st place – Zara Mellits
• Grades 11/12 – 2nd place – Joshua Rieders
• Grades 11/12 – 3rd place (tie) – Mira Taichman and Rachel Gordon

Math Award is presented by Barrack Hebrew Academy for excellence in math.

• Noah Bloch

Bausch & Lomb Honorary Science Award is presented by the University of Rochester to a junior with high achievement and rigor in science classes and high PSAT and/or Math scores.

• Noah Bloch

Biology Award is presented by the National Association of Biology Teachers and Barrack Hebrew Academy for excellence in biology

• Jonathan Feld

Chemistry Award is presented by the American Chemical Society and Barrack Hebrew Academy for excellence in chemistry

• Levana Berlin

Milner Family Prize is awarded by the Milner Family to an 11th grade student who has shown originality in the study of general science.

• Leonie Cohen

Philip Patelmo Memorial Science Awards are presented in memory of Dr. Patelmo - a beloved teacher at Akiba Hebrew Academy - to 10th graders who have combined their excellence in the study of biology and chemistry with their extracurricular activities.

• Isabel Freedman
• Sarah Gordon

Physics Awards are presented by American Association of Physics Teachers and Barrack Hebrew Academy for excellence in physics.

• Noah Bloch
• Benjamin Berson
• Yaakov Malomet

Rensselaer Science / Math Prize is presented by Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to recognize the superlative academic achievement of young men and women, and to motivate students toward careers in science, engineering and technology. It is awarded to promising high school juniors who have distinguished themselves in math and science.

• Benjamin Berson

Xerox Award for Innovation and IT is presented by the University of Rochester to a junior with a strong interest in innovation and/or technology and a high level of achievement in this area.

• Renee Zwillenberg

George Eastman Young Leaders Award is presented by the University of Rochester to a junior for strong leadership experience at school and in the community; who has earned high grades in challenging courses; and has had extensive involvement in extracurricular activities.

• Leonie Cohen

Harvard University Book Award is presented through Harvard University alumni to a junior who has shown outstanding excellence in scholarship and achievements in other fields.

• Noah Bloch

Princeton University Book Award is presented through the Princeton Alumni Association of Greater Philadelphia to a junior for outstanding academic achievement and exemplary community service.

• Jeremy Rudoler

University of Pennsylvania Book Award is presented through Penn alumni to a junior who best exemplifies the qualities and characteristics of its founder Benjamin Franklin: a scholar, an innovator, and a community servant.

• Zara Mellits

Yale University Book Award is presented through Yale alumni to a junior who has shown excellence in scholarship and outstanding achievements in other fields.

• Yaakov Malomet

Queenie Barnett Chesed Awards are presented in honor of students who participated in and led Chesed activities.

• Sivan Ben-Maimon
• Nicole Becker

Mark P. Klein Exemplary Student Award is presented by Libby Klein, in memory of her late husband, to an exemplary student for demonstrating an exceptional work ethic and an eagerness to learn; for contributing significantly to building a dynamic classroom environment; and for embodying the virtues of honesty, integrity and menschlechkeit.

• Zoe Kress

Hugh O’Brien Youth Leadership recognition is for a sophomore who is a unique, sensitive and charismatic individual with outstanding leadership potential, as well as skills in oral and written communication, creativity, problem solving, decision making and courage.

• Shoshana Fishbein

Sarah Whiteman Award is sponsored by Harriet Feinberg to a student who has exhibited an energetic commitment to Tikkun Olam, expressed through activities such as community service, Tzedakah, activism in human rights, or sustained devotion to individuals in need.

• Rachel Gordon
• Devra Goldstein