Anita Hoffman As Purim is right around the corner, I have been watching my nine year old sister struggle to come up with a costume to wear to school. She is a little down because she claims it won’t be as special this year, so everyday I tell her something good about Purim because of
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Jordan Becker CAMBRIDGE, MA—Just recently, the office of admissions at Harvard University announced that they are accepting no applicants for their class of 2025. This dramatic drop falls in line with the consistent decrease in acceptance rate for admission cycles over the past decade. The committee stressed that “the rejections are no reflection of our
By Talia Frisch Hello fellow Barrack students! Have you ever thought about what your siblings’ mornings are like? I know I do! I am almost one hundred percent sure I can walk you through everything Noah Frisch does every morning. To be honest, it is not much. The list below will be a typical school
By Anita Hoffman If it worked for the NBA, it can work for us! JBHA students, faculty, and staff can all enter a Covid-free bubble starting in January. If only the direct JBHA community is allowed in the bubble, and none of us leave, we are guaranteed a safe educational environment. Not to mention all
By Anita Hoffman Stand outside in the rain occasionally for 3 minutes. It’s like walking to the Mitchell building! Park your car at the far end of your driveway to mimic the walk from the Harcum lot. Walk up and down your staircase every 40 minutes. Run to your kitchen for lunch. Must be first
By Ethan Auritt “They aren’t like other boys,” is what they try to tell you- and it really is the truth. In this guide I will explain the Do’s and Don’t’s to dealing with and handling your very own alternative boy*. Don’ts: Don’t take your alternative boy to the mall. The mainstream fashion at
Anita Hoffman When I was first told that Juniors had to park in the Harcum lot, I was so upset! I thought that the walk over the hill was not fair. However, after less than one month, I realized I wouldn’t trade my spot in the Harcum lot for even a prized senior spot. *
Anita Hoffman At the Jack M. Barrack Hebrew Academy, we ALL Love Where We Learn. Because of our undying love for school and education, I wonder what would happen if we spent MORE time at school. I’m saying, instead of 5 days of school a week, we could have 6! So, I got to thinking,
Rebecca Shaid In recent news, Student Association president Sophia Shapiro and senior class president Rebecca Shaid have been brought to the school. While up to their ~usual shenanigans~ in reform minyan, Mr. Dorsch a.k.a. Dictator Dorsch a.k.a. Rabbi Mathew Dorsch said “I have had enough,” promptly writing two pink slips, three demerits, and one very
Anita Hoffman Those poor Allentonians. They have to schlep to and from school for over an hour each day. However, because of their growing population, Barrack should consider moving to Allentown to accommodate them. Not only would this benefit the Allentonians, but it would help Barrack as well! Here are 8 reasons why a move
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