by Shari Herszage | Jun 16, 2022 | New Items
FINDING OUR TRUTH AND OUR WAY Message from Rabbi Avrohom Drandoff, Head of School For most of the summer months, each Shabbos we will be reading a Torah portion from sefer Bamidbar (The book of Numbers). Towards the beginning of sefer Bamidbar the Torah...
by Shari Herszage | Jun 15, 2022 | New Items
HIGHLIGHTING OUR ENDOWMENT FUNDS Each issue of Dateline will feature a highlight of one of our named Endowment Funds. Comprised of 50 current funds and growing, the Endowment is a guarantee of the future legacy of the school. Funds have been established by...
by Shari Herszage | Jun 15, 2022 | New Items
HAPPENINGS AROUND CAMPUS Carol Park Memorial: Colleagues, students, and parents of Dr. Carol Park gathered for a dedication of a bench in the ampitheatre. Thank you to the students and teachers who shared reflections of Dr. Park who had an impact on our...
by Shari Herszage | Jun 15, 2022 | New Items
It has been a time-honored Jewish tradition to give tzedakah in recognition of important events. Todah Rabah to the following for their donations with tributes (since 3/1/2022-5/31/22): To the Annual Fund Go to www.charidy.com/cta to see all of the donation messages...
by Shari Herszage | Jun 15, 2022 | New Items
CONDOLENCES TO: Dr. Michael and Sarah Blumenfeld, Hannah Blumenfeld (8th grade class of 2013) and family on the loss of father and grandfather Theodore Blumenfeld Dr. Benji and Rachel Metz and family on the loss of sister Rose Metz Mahalli Dimitriy and Zhanna...
by Shari Herszage | Jun 15, 2022 | New Items
MAZEL TOV TO: Rabbis Hillel and Sharon Barr Skolnik on the Bat Mitzvah of their daughter Dafna Ari Berger and Naomi Brenner on the Bat Mitzvah of their daughter Noa Talia Sukienik on receiving a full-time summer internship at Nationwide Children’s Hospital where she...
by Shari Herszage | Jun 15, 2022 | New Items
OHIO ARTS COUNCIL SUPPORTS WRITING WORKSHOPS Thank you to the Ohio Arts Council who granted Columbus Torah Academy with a TeachArts Ohio grant for the 2021-2022 school year. The grant brought Writer in Residence, Amy Greenberg, an Ohio Arts Council approved artist...
by Shari Herszage | Jun 15, 2022 | New Items
The Be Strong. Be Kind. Be CTA! Spring Fundraiser was a successful online matching campaign that raised money toward the 2022-2023 school year. Using an online platform, CTA supporters from around the world can participate easily. The CTA family extends beyond...
by Shari Herszage | Jun 15, 2022 | New Items
Recognition of achievement is the goal of the Upper School Awards Ceremony now in its 18th year. A chance to highlight student efforts that stand out. Each one of the Upper School students walks their own path in learning and middot. The Awards Ceremony is a chance...
by Shari Herszage | Jun 15, 2022 | New Items
When CTA was founded and for many years, the school only continued through 8th grade. Hence, an 8th grade graduation marked the end of a CTA education. Since the addition of the high school, the opportunity to continue and graduate from CTA has made finishing 8th...
by Shari Herszage | Jun 15, 2022 | New Items
When CTA was founded and for many years, the school only continued through 8th grade. Hence, an 8th grade graduation marked the end of a CTA education. Since the addition of the high school, the opportunity to continue and graduate from CTA has made finishing 8th...
by Shari Herszage | Jun 15, 2022 | New Items
A CTA High School graduation is known for its unique celebration of the graduates and the reflections and aspirations they share. As each student shared remarks, we could see the varied types of CTA students and the different ways they will continue after...
by Shari Herszage | Mar 8, 2022 | New Items
FACULTY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY INSPIRES While students had the day off on February 18, CTA faculty were able to come together for a day of learning and collaborating. It isn’t often to have an all-faculty day and Rabbi Drandoff took the opportunity for...
by Shari Herszage | Mar 8, 2022 | New Items
A DAY WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE Secretary of State Frank LaRose was a guest at CTA in January meeting with various groups of leaders and students. His visit was initiated by Howie Beigelman, a CTA parent and CEO of Ohio Jewish Communities, a statewide Jewish...
by Shari Herszage | Mar 8, 2022 | New Items
SIXTH GRADE PASTEL PAINTINGS IN THE STYLE OF WOLF KAHN At the start of this year the Sixth Grade began studying the work of Jewish artist and Holocaust survivor Wolf Kahn. Born in Germany in 1927, Kahn was the target of anti-semitic violence, specifically for his...
by Shari Herszage | Mar 8, 2022 | New Items
10th GRADE TECHNOLOGY CLASS INSPIRES INNOVATION Ms. Emily Gilbert is teaching a one semester course this year built on an approach of experiential hands-on learning through which students are creating and displaying their original ideas. Students will gain an...
by Shari Herszage | Mar 8, 2022 | New Items
HIGHLIGHTING OUR ENDOWMENT FUNDS Each issue of Dateline will feature a highlight of one of our named Endowment Funds. Comprised of 50 current funds and growing, the Endowment is a guarantee of the future legacy of the school. Funds have been established by...