The Hebrew Academy

Day School

Discover an inclusive Jewish education that inspires lifelong learning at The Hebrew Academy. Our nurturing environment prepares students for tomorrow's world.

Since 1969, The Hebrew Academy of Orange County has provide a full spectrum of academic and preparatory education opportunities supported by a strong, value-based Judaic Studies program.

We are the longest operating Jewish Day School in Orange County offering a full spectrum of college preparatory coursework.

The Academy is the only Jewish Day School in our region to be twice awarded the prestigious U .S. Department of Education Blue Ribbon for academic excellence.

The Academy has continuously maintained the highest rating from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) for over four decades.

From HACDS.org

Programs

Preschool
Tour our Preschool
Holiday Resources
Camp Silver Gan Israel
Mommy & Me
Library
Kosher hot lunch daily
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Photos

Thinkers Thrive Ideas Flourish Students Nourished Leaders Grow Talents Bloom Compassion Takes Root

TK teachers and staff smiling with students.

Smiling kindergarteners walking in with growing independence.

Teacher at eye level with a child, noticing and celebrating effort.

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Students leaning in to see a Torah up close—wonder leading the way.

Joyful group work—friendship, belonging, and shared pride.

Here's what sets The Hebrew Academy apart:

A Unique Blend of Excellence, Character, and Innovation.

The Hebrew Academy is more than just a school; it’s a community

From HACDS.org

People

Rabbi Yitzchok NewmanDean
Rabbi Moishe EngelSpecial Program Director
Rabbi Sender EngelDirector Day Camp
Rabbi Binyomin FajnlandAdvisor
Mrs. Ronya FajnlandTeacher
Rabbi Peretz GreenwaldDevelopment Office
Mrs. Rishi GreenwaldTeacher
Rabbi Mendel LehrerTeacher
Mrs. Rivky LehrerTeacher
Rabbi Mendy NaparstekTeacher
Mrs. Aidie NaparstekTeacher
Rabbi Meyer NewmanDevelopment Office
Mrs. Amina NewmanBusiness Manager
Rabbi Avremi PopackVice Principal- Lower School
Mrs. Rochie PopackMarketing Communication
Rabbi Yossi RapoportVice principal/Teacher
Mrs. Miriam RapoportTeacher
Rabbi Mendel RosenbluhTeacher

What they offer

The Hebrew Academy is a day school in Huntington Beach, led by Rabbi Yitzchok Newman.

a yeshivah learns here.

For children there is a preschool, a day school, a Hebrew school, after-school programmes, a day camp, a children's club, a mother-and-child group and a high school.

Older children and young adults have bar and bat mitzvah instruction and a bat mitzvah club.

The center distributes food packages.

Holiday programs run through the year, hands on.