Archived News and Past Announcements of Interest (from our home page):

English Department Summer Reading	9/7/2008
Since the summer is a good time to relax and read, we are asking you, the students, to do just that - read books that look potentially inviting and exciting within the next three months. As can be seen by perusing the list below, we have provided a wide variety of selections that should appeal to many tastes. Please choose at least one of the selections below. Upon returning to school in the fall, you will be asked to write on the book(s) you have read. We are not interested in your reading of secondary sources on the books; we are only interested in your ideas and reactions regarding the books you have chosen. While reading, it is always important to think about the particular characters and their conflicts, the unique message of the book, its setting, the meaning of its title, and the relevance the book may have to the reader. You can access your summer reading assignments on the English Department downloads page. Have a good summer.
Soccer championship on TABCTV	6/28/2008
If you didn´t watch the exciting 2008 Yeshiva Soccer League Championship game between Torah Academy and North Shore Hebrew Academy, either at the game or via the live stream operated by TABCTV at the game, you have a chance to catch it again: click here to watch the full game on TABCTV.com in high quality. We want to thank our TABCTV.com site sponsors, our broadcast host the Frisch school, B. Cohen and T. Solomon our play-by-play announcers, the support of the fans, players and coaches of both teams, the commissioner and referees, our super TABCTV crew J. Schleifer, T. Silver, M. Silverman, D. Weintraub led by faculty adviser Mr. Glen Marianko - and most importantly the 100+ viewers who came online to watch our live broadcast.
Summer Learning Assignment	6/17/2008
We will be learning מסכת פסחים during the 2008-2009 school year. As is our practice, we ask each of our students to prepare, over the summer vacation, the משניות of the מסכת we will be learning. A school-wide examination on this material will be administered on Wednesday, September 10th (during club hour).
Tanach Kolel 6/16-19 at TABC	6/8/2008
TABC´s sixth annual Tanach Kollel will take place from June 16-June 19 at TABC. Monday June 16 - 2 P.M. to 5 P.M. followed by Mincha. Tuesday June 17 - 9 A.M. to 5 P.M. preceded by 8 A.M. Shacharit (followed by a light breakfast). Wednesday June 18 - 9 A.M. to 12 P.M. preceded by 8 A.M. Shacharit (followed by a light breakfast). Thursday June 19 - 2 P.M. to 5 P.M. followed by Mincha. We will learn Chagai, Zechariah and Malachi in Chavruta and interactive Shiurim. All high school boys (including graduating eighth graders) all welcome to join. $40 fee for TABC students and $70 for non-TABC students. Call 201-837-7696 or e-mail howard.jachter@tabc.org to register and for further information.
Science Camp Tech-Mada 2008 at TABC	6/4/2008
Once again TABC* is hosting Science Camp Tech-Mada at its facilities for two sessions: August 5-13 and a repeating overflow session August 22-30. The camp is accepting applications from boys and girls Grades 5-9 including incoming freshmen: Information -> http://sciencecamp.demoforum.com/tellmemore/scienceflyer.pdf Application -> http://sciencecamp.demoforum.com/tellmemore/scienceapp.pdf Please return one signed application per camper to the camp´s mailing address to reserve your choice of dates. Pricing and tuition details and deadlines may be found in the application file. It is imporant to register to hold your date selection! Excite. Explore. Excel. Physics Biology Computers A varied program that covers several science disciplines taught by members of the science faculty of Torah Academy of Bergen County*, campers enjoy access to our newly renovated, state of the art physics/chem and computer science labs where they perform hands-on experiements and take part in individual as well as team projects. Email: sciencecamp@tabc.org Tel.: 888-270-7928 x333 *Privately run camp not affiliated with TABC
Medical Forms for 2008-2009	5/20/2008
This upcoming academic year of 2008-2009, TABC will have updated school medical forms and an athletic form required by the State of NJ. Packets have been mailed to all of the students in order for them to be filled out before the start of the new school year. They can also be printed out from the TABC website by clicking the links above. Thank you for your immediate attention and cooperation. Contact Linda Moed Cohen R.N. with questions.
Summer Tanach Kollel	5/6/2008
We are happy to inform you that Torah Academy will conduct its sixth annual Tanach Kollel on the afternoons of June 16,17, 18, and 19. We will devote three hours each session to the study of Chagai, Zechariah and Malachi. We seek to expose our talmidim to aspects of Tanach not usually covered in a typical yeshiva curriculum and to the challenges and experiences of our people during the time of the second Beit Hamikdash. The program is open to all high school boys including incoming freshmen. This program is of special interest to incoming freshmen as it introduces the students to the style of Tanach study at TABC. Classes will be conducted by Rabbi Chaim (Howard) Jachter, a long-time Rebbe at TABC. The fee for TABC students is $40.00 and $70.00 for non TABC students. All classes will be conducted at TABC. Further details regarding the program will be posted on the TABC website.
TABC brunch 5/11 10:30 Library Rededication	5/2/2008
On Sunday morning, May 11, the Danto Family plans to honor the Yahrzeit of their Mother, Doris Danto, by rededicating the Library at Torah Academy of Bergen County as the Doris and Ennes Danto Memorial Library. Please join us for a 10:30 brunch at Torah Academy during which we will offer tribute to the memory of this very special woman. You can RSVP by returning the response you received in the mail or you can make a pledge or reservation by emailing Ceil Olivestone.
Yom Hashoah Program at TABC 5/1 10AM	4/29/2008
Parents and family of our students are invited to attend our Yom HaShoah program on Thursday, May 1, 26 Nissan, at 10AM. This year´s program, in addition to our regular candle lighting ceremony, will highlight the Holocaust experiences of Edmund Kaiser a"h, grandfather of senior C. Strassman. Our guest speaker, Gina Hochberg Lancetter, was hidden along with Mr. Kaiser during the Shoah. Under the direction of Rabbi Moshe Weinberg, a member of our Limude Kodesh staff, students will present a musical piece to a visual presentation "Faces of the Holocaust" created by J. Schleifer, Editor-In-Chief of TABC-TV. [Edit: watch the visual presentation and a full video of the entire event on TABCTV.com (05/01/08)]
TABCTV Live game v. Yeshivat Hadarom	4/5/2008
TABC is once again streaming live! We invite you to watch the TABC Storm vs. Yeshivat Hadarom Varsity Basketball game streamed live on Sunday, April 6th @ 12 noon EDT. We´re broadcasting this exhibition game so friends, family and students of Yeshivat Hadarom in Rechovot, Israel, can all be "virtually" there at our exhibition game. To see the stream, simply go to http://live.tabctv.com - Note you must have a current version of Flash Player installed.
TABC hosts Rebbe of murdered Merkaz HaRav students	3/27/2008
Guest speaker Rabbi Benny Eisner, Ram at Yeshiva Merkaz HaRav in Jerusalem, and Rebbe to several of the yeshiva students tragically murdered there, addressed the entire student body on 3/27/08. Video of his talk can be found on TABCTV.com.
TABC Storm defeat DRS Wildcats in Dbl OT 2-1	3/25/2008
It was the rematch of the year as the TABC Storm varsity hockey team once again battled the DRS Wildcats and won the Yeshiva Hockey League championship title for the second year in a row by a score of 2-1. It was an exciting double overtime game held at Lawrence Middle School that kept the fans on their feet. Congratulations to Coach Mo Fuchs and the entire 07-08 TABC Storm team who are bringing home the trophy to our proud students, faculty, and staff. TABCTV, the student video publication of Torah Academy, was there making Yeshiva league history by streaming the game live to at times over 130 simultaneous viewers in the US and Israel. With thanks to the Metropolitan Yeshiva High School Hockey League for their support, and to students J. Schleifer, J. Nowlin, D. Weintraub, S. Reece for their technical and logistical assistance. Watch the last double overtime periods and the WIN celebration and the the school celebration and victory parade on TABCTV. Stay tuned here for more links to high quality footage of the entire game on TABCTV.com.
16th Anuual Math Science Expo Held	3/5/2008
Torah Academy was proud to host the 16th Annual Math Science Expo on Tuesday, February 28, 2008, where 10 teams presented the results of their hard work on various science projects to a team of judges. Watch the video of the winning presentations on TABCTV.com. Congratulations to all finalist presenters and the winners: Third Place: C. Wollman, "The Cohen Gene" Third Place: C. Gartenberg (tie), "Like a Hot Knife Through Cheese" Second Place: M. Poleyeff and G. Wiseman, "Food Absorption and Halacha" First Place: D. Levine and A. Stiefel, "Cannons: The Mystery Behind Alpha Over Theta" A special thanks to our judges.
TABC Honors Parents and Faculty at Dinner	3/3/2008
Torah Academy hosted it´s annual dinner this year at Congregation Keter Torah where we honored parents and faculty who have contributed to TABC´s growth over the years. Watch the school dinner video (by Fox Productions) about our honorees, Lynn and Jay Bloom Eunice, and Mark Glassberg, Cecile and Michael Wollman. Watch the student-produced dinner video honoring our esteemed Faculty Recognition Awardee, Rabbi Howard Jachter.
TABCTV: NOW SHOWING - Guest Speakers at TABC	3/3/2008
NEW! on TABCTV.com: Chaplain Kroninberg addresses the senior class about his experiences as a US Army Chaplain. Rabbi Yehuda Bloom, Rosh HaYeshiva of Nehar Deah, the hesder yeshiva of Nahariya, Northern Israeli partners of the UJA Federation of Northern New Jersey, adresses the student body. Rabbi Seth Mandel, father of Koby Mandel killed in Israel by a terrrorist attack talks to the student body about the foundation built in Koby´s memory.
JUNIOR COLLEGE MEETING 3/4 7:30pm	3/3/2008
FOR JUNIORS AND THEIR PARENTS TUESDAY, MARCH 4, 2008 7:30pm > Overview of the College Admission Process > College application and admission terminology > How to choose the colleges that are right for you > How to apply to college > Parent role in the college admission process > Jewish life on college campuses > Standardized tests > Financial aid > What do I do now? > College Guidance calendar for junior and senior year THERE WILL BE TIME FOR QUESTIONS Documents online can be found in the College Guidance downloads directory.
New TABC TV student publication online	1/2/2008
We´re proud to announce the official web-launch of the Torah Academy of Bergen County student publication, TABC TV. Click the highlighted link on the left under Student Publications to go to our publication home page. If you think someone will enjoy our video, just pause and click Email This to send a link to a friend! We hope you enjoy the fruits of our labor. With special thanks to the entire TABC TV team (including our TABC Video Squad).
TABC Studens Face Off Vs. the Faculty	1/2/2008
TABC hosted its annual JV Varsity vs. The Faculty of TABC hockey game. Youth won over wisdom while midot prevailed throughout the game, with a little "professional stand-up" by captain Bobby. Watch the video of the game, and be sure to catch the special "Bobby-Cam" coverage at the end.
TABC Wears Pink for Sharsheret	12/7/2007
The second day of Chanukah 5768 was designated as "Real Men Wear Pink Day" at TABC. In order to be eligible to be part of the group picture, the boys were required to wear something pink and donate five dollars. For those boys and faculty that didn´t own pink shirts nor ties, pink bandanas, scarves, and hats were supplied by the school. What started out as a photo opportunity resulted in raising over $600 for Sharsheret, a non-profit organization which links young Jewish women in their fight against breast cancer. A special thank you to D. Bodner, the coordinator, and to his staff- J. Herszfeld, Y. Hyman, I. Casper, and T. Solomon. (Photo by J. Nowlin.)
Jerusalem Post Chief Correspondent speaks at TABC	12/7/2007
Mr. Herb Keinon, chief correspondent of the Jerusalem Post who covers Ehud Ohlmert and the Foreign Ministry of Israel spoke before the student body at TABC about his observations of Israeli politics and society. Click to watch the video of his talk.
Additional Visitiation Day Added	12/4/2007
Monday, January 7, 2008 has been added as an additional visitation day. Visitation days provide the opportunity for prospective students to sit in on stimulating classes and meet our caring administrators, dedicated faculty, talented athletic staff and our wonderful students. The day begins at 7:45am with shacharit and breakfast, followed by classes. Pickup for visitors is at 2:00pm. The other visitation days are: Tuesday, December 18, Tuesday, December 25 and Monday, December 31. Please call the school to save a spot.
Change to Bergen County Parlor Meeting date	11/13/2007
Please note that due to a scheduling conflict the new date for the Bergen County parlor meeting is on December 30, 2007
Parent-Teacher Conferences	11/13/2007
Parent-Teacher conferences for Freshmen & Sophomores will take place on Tuesday, November 27, 2007 and for Juniors & Seniors on Monday, December 3, 2007. There will be two sessions, one from 1:15pm to4:45pm and a second from 6:15pm to 8:15pm. Conferences are on a first come-first served basis.
Latest Open House videos available online	11/5/2007
Watch a student-produced video of our Rabbeim in action, and hear them explain in their own words about their individual perspectives and goals for our yeshiva students. This video, shown at our 2007 Open House, was video taped, edited and produced by student members of the TABC-TV publication and the TABC Video Squad. Also, watch the Torah Academy 2007 Open House video to get a "flavor" of our students, parents, faculty, and our school.
Visitation Days for Eighth Grade Boys	11/2/2007
Eighth grade boys are cordially invited to sit in on stimulating classes and meet our caring administrators, dedicated faculty, talented athletic staff and our wonderful students. East visitor will be paired with a current TABC ninth-grader who will guide him throughout the school day. The day begins at 7:45am with Shacharit and breakfast, followed by classes starting at 8:45 and ending at 2:00pm. Lunch will be provided. Applications must be submitted before the visitation day. Please contact the office at 201-837-7696 to reserve one of the following days: Monday, November 26, 2007 Tuesday, December 4, 2007 Tuesday, December 18, 2007 Tuesday, December 25, 2007 Monday, December 31, 2007
JM in the AM interview with Rabbi Adler	10/29/2007
Rabbi Adler, our Rosh HaYeshiva, was interviewed on JM in the AM (91.1FM) on Wednesday morning, October 24th. Be sure to tune in: click for the audio to hear the interview on the JM website.
TABC Student Mission to New Orleans	10/23/2007
Ten TABC students, accompanied by Rabbi Josh Kahn, traveled to New Orleans to visit the community that was devastated by Hurricane Katrina. Please click here to read about their exciting and fulfilling trip.
TABC Open House - Sunday, October 28, 2007	10/11/2007
You are cordially invited to learn more about TABC at our annual Open House on Sunday morning, October 28th from 9:45am to 1:00pm. During TABC´s Open House and Academic Fair you will have the opportunity to tour our facility, hear about our excellent Judaic and General Studies programs, meet our distinguished rebbeim and faculty and learn about our guidance departments and extra curricular activities. Registration begins at 9:15am.
Rabbi Jachter on JM in the AM	10/11/2007
Link to the stimulating interview with Rabbi Howard Jachter on JM in the AM on Tuesday morning, October 9th at 7:30am as he discusses his new book Gray Matter III and the participating students of Torah Academy. click for the audio to hear the interview on the JM website.
TABC Honored with Sportsmanship Award	9/18/2007
TABC is the recipient of the 2006 - 2007 Sportsmanship Award from the Metropolitan Yeshiva High School Basketball League. The award given under the auspices of the Board of Jewish Education is bestowed to the program which exemplifies professionalism, sportsmanship, and midos. "Our staff at TABC recognizes the importance of sports in our students´ development. They set reasonable standards for participation and encourage the players to play the game the right way", says Coach Bobby Kaplan.
Parent-Son Learning	9/17/2007
TABC invites you to an evening of Parent-Son Learning with Rabbi Jachter on Wednesday, September 19th in the TABC Beit Knesset. 5:30 - 6:15 dinner will be served. 6:15-7:00 is the Parent-Son Learning and at 7:00 Rabbi Jachter will deliver a shiur entitled, "The Recovery from Cheit HaEigel - The First Yom Kippur". Maariv will take place at 7:45.
Yearbook Information	9/11/2007
Work on the senior yearbook is in full swing. Letters have been sent regarding the senior photo date, October 23rd. Anyone wishing to contribute to the yearbook can access an ad blank by clicking on "Downloads" on the TABC Website. If you have any questions please contact Dr. Carol Master.
Author visits TABC	9/10/2007
David Raab, author of the book "Terror in Black September" visited TABC on September 10, 2007. Raab recounted his harrowing weeks as a hostage when his plane and three others were simultaniously hijacked in September 1970.
Refresher CPR Course	9/6/2007
All staff and sports coaches had a refresher course for CPR and for the portable defibrillator machine that TABC owns. The course is designed to help prepare our faculty and staff with the latest life saving procedures and knowledge when an emergency situation arises.
Back To School Night	9/6/2007
Monday evening, September 24th, parents are invited to join us for Back to School Night. This is an opportunity to become familiar with your son´s schedule and meet with some of his teachers.
Join the Wrestling Team!	8/28/2007
Anyone can wrestle. No experience necessary, we will teach you how to win! JV & Varsity first practice on Tuesday, September 11th at 6:15pm