Columbus Torah Academy is a proud beneficiary agency of JewishColumbus.

This institution is an Equal Opportunity Provider.

by Leah Savage, 2nd Judaic Studies Teacher

Click on image to play video from 2nd Grade

Shabbat Shalom

Weekend Birthdays: 5/12 Akiva Chaykin

Most up to date calendar and changes on website at www.torahacademy.org/calendar

Upcoming Dates to Remember

May 6-17: AP Exams

May 13: Yom HaZikaron

May 14: Yom HaAtzmaut

May 19: Girls on the Run 5K

May 19-21: Columbus Baseball Invitational (flyers)

May 22: Giving Day Call Center (flyer)

May 22-23: CTA Giving Day

May 27: Memorial Day, No School

May 28: Annual Board Meeting & Elections, 7:30 pm (flyer)

May 30-June 5: High School Final Exams

May 31: Grade K-8 Field Day

June 4: High School Graduation, 7 pm

June 5: Kindergarten Celebration, 3 pm

June 5: Freshman Speech, 7 pm

June 6: Upper School Awards Ceremony, 10:30 am

June 6: Last Day of School, 12 noon Early Dismissal

August 22: First Day of School

*All events at CTA unless noted

Details at www.torahacademy.org/calendar

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Proposed Slate 2024-2025: See below the Proposed Slate Baseball and Softball underway. Check out the sports calendar to show your school spirit and cheer on our teams at www.torahacademy.org/sportscalendar

Important Information about Yom HaZikaron and Yom HaAtzmaut:

Next Monday, May 13th - Students in grades 5-12 will attend our Yom HaZikaron (Memorial Day) Ceremony, please send students to school with a white shirt to honor this solemn commemoration. 

Next Tuesday, May 14^th – Students in grades K-12^th will celebrate Yom HaAtzmaut, Israel’s Independence Day, with a whole school ceremony led by Upper and Lower school students and activities.

Our Hebrew teachers have prepared many fun activities including games, art and crafts, pictures, and a festive falafel lunch is sponsored for all students!

We ask that all students come to school with a blue uniform skirt/pants and a white shirt (plain white Polo shirt, logo uniform shirt, or plain white button-down shirt are all fine).

Please note that recorded music will be played during our ceremony. There will be no music during the activities.

We look forward to a very fun Blue and White day, Am Israel Chai!



שבת שלום, ויום עצמאות שמח

Supply Kits and Lists for 2024-2025: Supply lists are available at www.torahacademy.org/schoolsupplies so you can shop for your own supplies. Pre-Ordered kits are available for rising grades 1-6 (current K-5) from Office City Express. Kits will be delivered directly to your child's classroom. Deadline to order is June 9. See flyer below. Click on link here for pre-ordered kits.

Spring Fundraiser:

May 22-23

36 hours

Every donation tripled



• Make your team and Share your testimonial here
• Order your t-shirt size here
• Save the Date for Call Center (flyer below)
• Get ready to show your CTA pride!

www.charidy.com/cta

Volunteers Needed:

May 15 - Yom HaAtzmaut at the JCC 4:30-8 pm Email Shari

May 19 - Spring Fundraiser T-Shirt Distribution Email Shari

May 19-21 - Columbus Baseball Invitational Volunteer here

May 22 - Now More Than Ever Call Center Email Shari or Aaryn Rubin

Click on links or contact Shari at sherszage@torahacademy.org

Spring Sports! Baseball and Softball underway. Check out the sports calendar to show your school spirit and cheer on our teams at www.torahacademy.org/sportscalendar

Flyers and more are below and important links are above near the calendar. Many of the flyers can be clicked on for registration. Please keep up on the many ways that we want to engage you in your children's school. We appreciate you!!

STAY CONNECTED

All social media links can be found at www.torahacademy.org/socialmedia

COMMUNITY NEWS & HAPPENINGS

CTA includes flyers submitted by local Jewish organizations and reserves the right to edit or not include as it deems appropriate. Inclusion of any materials does not constitute partnership.

A trip to Israel creates a connection for life.

Jewish Columbus is helping young Columbus residents travel to Israel!

Who is eligible:

 Columbus residents between the ages of 14-27

 Must have celebrated their Bar/Bat/B Mitzvah in Columbus

 One parent or guardian must reside within the boundaries of JewishColumbus’ community Annual Campaign

Rolling applications for approved program that you have already been accepted to. Must apply 2 months before program start.

For additional grant guidelines and information to apply, go to https://jewishcolumbus.org/israel-experience-grant-application/