About Us
Welcome to Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy (HBHA), an award-winning independent day school and Kansas City’s only Jewish Day School for children in grades K to 12. Here, students are known, challenged, and expected to think deeply, ask boldly, and grow into capable, ethical leaders.
For nearly 60 years, we’ve nurtured a strong community of Jewish families from diverse backgrounds who value the same thing: an academically strong, joy-filled education that nurtures the whole child’s intellectual, social, and spiritual growth.
Our strong academic foundation is reinforced by our flexible Jewish Studies model that enables all students to engage in Jewish learning that respects how Judaism is practiced in a variety of homes to create an inclusive environment.
Whether they join us in Kindergarten, Grade 11, or anywhere in between, your child will benefit from a personalized education in a small, close-knit class, enriched by our shared traditions and rooted in the values of the Torah.
"It's largely at HBHA that I learned ... that there are many different people living Jewishly, and that it is incumbent on us to love each other with all of our differences."
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Winter Break (NO SCHOOL)
January 1, 2026
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Winter Break (NO SCHOOL)
January 2, 2026
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School Resumes
January 5, 2026
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Late Start Wednesday at 9:30 am
January 14, 2026
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Maimonidies Invitational Basketball Tournament (Away)
January 15, 2026
Maimonidies Jewish Day School |
Maimonidies Invitational Basketball Tournament (Away)
January 16, 2026
Maimonidies Jewish Day School |
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MLK Day (NO SCHOOL)
January 19, 2026
HBHA @ Harvesters
January 19, 2026 | 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Make the MLK holiday a day ON, not a day OFF with HBHA @ Harvesters! Join the HBHA community at Harvesters at 10:30 AM for our annual participation in Harvesters' Day of Service, in honor of Dr. Ma... |
Taste of Kindergarten
January 21, 2026 | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Experience kindergarten at HBHA to see if the school is a good fit for your family. Click here to register: https://forms.gle/1qWRzLQjVAfTk9fK9 |
Shabbat & Schmear
January 23, 2026 | 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
The community is invited to join HBHA for Taste of Shabbat at 8 AM in the Social Hall, followed by coffee & bagels in Rams Cafe. |
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Taste of Kindergarten
January 27, 2026 | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Experience kindergarten at HBHA to see if the school is a good fit for your family. Click here to register: https://forms.gle/1qWRzLQjVAfTk9fK9 |
Late Start Wednesday at 9:30 am
January 28, 2026
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Upcoming Events
January 15 - Thursday
04:30 PM
05:30 PM
06:30 PM
January 16 - Friday
January 17 - Saturday
07:00 PM
08:15 PM
January 18 - Sunday
January 20 - Tuesday
06:30 PM
06:30 PM
07:45 PM
January 21 - Wednesday
06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
06:00 PM
06:00 PM
January 22 - Thursday
04:00 PM
05:00 PM
06:00 PM
07:30 PM
January 23 - Friday
08:00 AM - 09:00 AM
January 24 - Saturday
07:00 PM
08:30 PM
January 27 - Tuesday
06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
January 28 - Wednesday
04:30 PM
05:00 PM
January 29 - Thursday
04:30 PM
05:00 PM
06:00 PM
06:00 PM
07:30 PM
February 3 - Tuesday
04:30 PM
05:00 PM
06:00 PM
06:00 PM
February 4 - Wednesday
February 5 - Thursday
06:00 PM
07:30 PM
February 6 - Friday
08:00 AM - 09:00 AM
February 10 - Tuesday