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HAFTR Highlights student columnist Dena Gershkovich.

A “Celebration of Excellence,” the annual ceremony at which HAFTR High School recognizes and applauds students’ high academic performances as well as achievements in chesed/community service, Judaic Studies enrichment programs, art, and foreign languages, was held at Congregation Beth Sholom of Lawrence on May 21. more

By Dena Gershkovich | 6/4/14

Honoring the service of Israeli soldiers

Hebrew Academy of the Five Towns and Rockaway (HAFTR) High School students participated in a special Yom Hazikaron (a day to remember Israeli troops) program on May 5 to commemorate the Israeli soldiers who have sacrificed their lives in order to sustain and protect the state of Israel. more

By Amanda Kornblum | 5/21/14

HAFTR Highlights student columnist Daniella Seelenfreund.

Making a difference … NORPAC’s mission to Washington

Imagine walking into a room filled with over 1,000 people all applauding as Republican Texas Sen. Ted Cruz forcefully speaks about the importance of Israel. more

By Daniella Seelenfreund | 5/7/14

College fair prepares students for next step

It’s almost impossible to speak about college without opening up the can of bittersweet emotions that come along with it. more

Dena Gershkovich | 4/9/14

Mitzvah Mutts helps wayward dogs

At Hebrew Academy of the Five Towns and Rockaway (HAFTR) High School, students aren’t only engaging in chesed (kind acts) to help people; they are also performing chesed for animals. This year, the Mitzvah Mutts club has been more productive than ever in its goal to rescue dogs. more

Daniella Seelenfreund | 4/2/14

HAFTR students performed two shows “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying” last weekend.

Performers succeed by trying

Hebrew Academy of the Five Towns and Rockaway High School’s drama department, the HAFTR Players, presented outstanding performances of the Broadway show “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying” on March 22 and 23. more

Amanda Kornblum | 3/26/14

HAFTR’s online school newspaper The Tattler won four awards from Adelphi University. From left were students Atara Hubert, Sara Scheidlinger, Dena Gershkovich, Katie Glickman, Chaviva Freedman, faculty advisor Karen Wolf and students Sam Levinson, Daniella Seelenfreund, Yonina Keschner and Jonathan Gliboff.

The Tattler’s efforts were rewarded

Sometimes it’s hard to realize how much dedication you put into something until you actually see your efforts pay off. more

Dena Gershkovich | 3/19/14

Collaborative effort creates home test site

Three AP classes. Summer job applications. Driver’s education classes. Road tests. Extracurricular activities. The SAT and the ACT. Welcome to junior year! more

Daniella Seelenfreund | 3/12/14

Shabbaton sharing sparks togetherness

Talk about a fun-filled weekend! Over the Shabbat of Feb. 28 - March 1, girls from every grade participated in the annual Hebrew Academy of the Five Towns and Rockaway (HAFTR) High School Girls’ Shabbaton. more

Daniella Seelenfreund | 3/5/14

Performing real science experiments

Imelda Gallagher’s advanced placement biology class at Hebrew Academy of the Five Towns and Rockaway High School (HAFTR) had the wonderful experience of seeing the diagrams in their textbooks come to life at the DNA Learning Center in Cold Spring Harbor on Feb. 19. more

Dena Gershkovich | 2/26/14

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