Nov 4, 2025 | Blog
The first time TA’s Executive Director, Rabbi Binyomin Mermelstein, met Richie Slifka, he wasn’t sure what to expect. He knew Richie was a major figure in Boston’s business world, the chairman of Global Partners and a name spoken with reverence in every Jewish day...
Oct 31, 2025 | Blog
Two years ago, Torah Academy launched an ambitious housing initiative, made possible by generous donors, to stabilize and strengthen the community by helping staff put down roots in Brighton. Today, the results speak for themselves. The Bratt family now rents a...
Sep 30, 2025 | Blog
Torah Academy is delighted to welcome Rabbi Yehoshua and Mrs. Batsheva Bratt to our school and community. The Bratts relocated from Lakewood, NJ, this summer with their three young children and quickly settled into Boston life, beginning the school year with energy...
Jun 8, 2025 | Blog
On a warm spring morning, the Torah Academy community gathered to mark a momentous occasion: the ribbon-cutting of Gan Torah, the school’s new Early Childhood Center located at 60 Henshaw Street in Brighton. Held on May 18th, the event celebrated not only the opening...
May 5, 2025 | Blog
Those familiar with beloved Jewish children’s performer Uncle Moishy know his catchy tunes and timeless messages are iconic, and his appeal spans generations. That was clear in March, when the social hall at Young Israel of Brookline filled with over 200 excited...
Apr 3, 2025 | Blog
If you walked into Sharzar Hall on a weekday morning, you might think you’d stumbled upon a well-established minyan. The room is orderly, the tefillah serious and focused, and the participants tuned in and respectful. The chazzan’s voice is clear, and the responses...
