About Us
Where Academic Excellence and Jewish Values Grow Together
For 60 years, Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy has inspired students to think deeply, lead ethically, and embrace joyful Jewish living. As Kansas City's only K–12 Jewish day school, we combine exceptional academics, meaningful Jewish learning, and a close-knit community where every student is known, challenged, and empowered to thrive.
Our strong academic foundation is reinforced by our flexible Jewish Studies model that respects the diverse ways Judaism is practiced in our families' homes while bringing students together through shared Jewish learning and experiences.
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An Education Designed for Whole-Child Growth
We believe children thrive when learning is both rigorous and deeply personal. That’s why we combine strong academics with meaningful Jewish education in an environment built on connection, curiosity, and care. Across all grade levels, students are encouraged to ask questions, take intellectual risks, and grow with confidence.
Students benefit from:
➤ Small class sizes and individualized attention that allow teachers to truly know each learner.
➤ Rigorous, innovative academics that build critical thinking and intellectual independence.
➤ Project-based and experiential learning that connects ideas to real-world application.
➤ Whole-child development that supports academic growth, identity formation, and emotional well-being.
➤ A strong Jewish educational foundation that deepens identity, tradition, and connection to community.
➤ A close-knit K–12 environment where relationships grow over time, and students are supported through every stage.
Experience a Day in the Life of an HBHA Ram
See what it feels like to learn, celebrate, and grow as part of our community.
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Mission & Values
Dive into our mission and values, and learn what makes HBHA a vibrant learning environment built to help students thrive.
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Our History
Learn all about how Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy came to exist and how the school has evolved over its 60-year history.
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Leadership
Meet Head of School Annie Glickman and learn about the vision, values, and leadership guiding HBHA's future.
“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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Field Trip Ironwoods 9th-12th Grade
September 3, 2026 | 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Seniors/Parents College Guidance meeting
September 3, 2026 | 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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Labor Day - No School
September 7, 2026
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Varsity Boys Soccer (HOME)
September 8, 2026 | 4:30 PM -
Johnson County Community College - Grass Field |
Dedicating the Torah Curtain in Honor of Todd's Yahrtzeit
September 9, 2026 | 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
The community is invited to join HBHA on Wednesday, September 9 at 8:30 AM in the Beit Midrash for the dedication of a new Torah curtain in memory of Mr. Clauer, z''l. MS Girls' Volleyball (AWAY)
September 9, 2026 | 5:00 PM -
Pembroke Hill - Phillips Gym 5121 State Line Rd |
Erev Rosh Hashanah - No School
September 11, 2026
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Varsity Boys Soccer (HOME)
September 15, 2026 | 4:30 PM -
Johnson County Community College - Grass Field |
Late Start 9:30 am
September 16, 2026
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Erev Yom Kippur
September 20, 2026
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Yom Kippur - No School
September 21, 2026
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Yom Kippur Late Start (No Early Care)
September 22, 2026 | 9:30 AM - 12:00 AM
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Erev Sukkot - No School
September 25, 2026
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Varsity Boys Soccer (HOME)
September 29, 2026 | 4:30 PM -
Johnson County Community College - Grass Field |