More than a school.
A community.

1982

Torah Academy, then called Gan Torah, opens its doors with 12 nursery-aged students, in rented space shared with a travel agency in Washington Square. It is Boston’s first Orthodox Jewish day school with single-gender classes.
The school’s values and purpose, as laid out in its founding mission, are still true today:

A group of families established TA with the goal of providing a quality Jewish and general studies education of a type not yet available in this community: single-gender classes; early exposure to and involvement with traditional Jewish philosophy, thought, and ritual, without compromising on excellent general studies education; and emphasis on the teacher (morah/rebbe) as a role model.

1986

The school is renamed; it is now known as Torah Academy.

1987

TA moves into its newly constructed building at 11 Williston Road. The school enjoys rapid growth with enrollment almost doubling each year.

1990

Mrs. Devorah Moskovitz joins as kodesh principal. Currently, Mrs. Moskovitz serves as the Director of Preschool and Kodesh Educational Coordinator, Girls’ Division.

1992

• Enrollment reaches 120 students spanning nursery–8th grade.
• TA’s first class graduates!

2002

• With 90 families and over 200 students, the Williston building exceeds capacity! The middle school girls move to rented space in Brookline.
• TA achieves recognition as a CJP partner school.

2004

The Rafael Miara Preschool is dedicated in memory of a cherished student.

2007

TA partners with Gateways: Access to Jewish Education, bringing in-school special education services to TA students.

2008

At 26 years old, the school welcomes its first second-generation student.

2009

The Preschool and Girls’ divisions move into the Hamilton Building, in the heart of Brighton, together with Bais Yaakov High School. TA students can now walk, bike, or scooter to school!

2010

After several years as a dedicated rebbi, Rabbi Shmuel Ochs becomes the menahel.

2015

Rabbi Binyomin Mermelstein joins TA as Executive Director and Mrs. Dina Feldman joins as Director of Student Support. Mrs. Feldman’s role soon grows to include General Studies Principal of the Girls’ Division.

2016

In a quest to provide stable, affordable housing for faculty, the school acquires its first property, followed by three more over the coming years.

2017

2017: TA hosts the Torah UMesorah New England Regional Convention.

2019-2020

Mrs. Chana Wallach joins as Director of Student Support, Boys’ Division. Under Mrs. Wallach and Mrs. Feldman’s direction, the Student Support program has grown to include specialized learning staff in several disciplines, including Hebrew, English, and occupational therapy.

2020

The School Endowment is formed, with TA successfully meeting The Krupp Family Foundation’s $1M endowment match challenge.

2022

• TA’s first sefer Torah is dedicated.
• Mr. Sam Tarlin joins as General Studies Principal, Boys’ Division.

2022–23

• The Early Childhood Division grows to include a class licensed by the EEC
  and accepted into Boston’s nationally acclaimed Universal Pre-K (UPK)
  program.

2022–23

• The Early Childhood Division expands to a new location, opening classrooms for children ages 15 months to 4 years.
• After decades of devoted service, Mrs. Moskovitz enters retirement and the school welcomes its new Menaheles, Mrs. Nechama Reifman.
• The school reaches its largest enrollment ever! The halls bustle with over 280 students spanning three divisions and three campus sites.