Seattle Hebrew Academy

Author Emily Barth Isler will be at next week on Grandparents/Grandfriends day to sign copies of her brand new book THREE PIECES OF BROKEN GLASS ( ) in the Behar Libray in the morning during the book fair. will have other books by to purchase and have signed. Vesper Stamper ‘s illustrations illuminate and bring together the past, present and memories in a visually meaningful way.

Third graders Raina & Helene share their profound love and appreciation for this book that released on April 14th, 2026 in honor of Yom HaShoah. This is truly a special book that shares a connection between a grandparent and grandchild through the story of these three significant pieces of glass. Please join us at the SHA Book Fair next week to browse the selection and get your signed copy.

Thank you to Morah Jesica aka for donating a copy of this book to the library and organizing this author visit.

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Dear SHA Community,

We focused a lot of attention on Israel this week.

Tuesday was Yom HaZikaron - Israel Memorial Day. Our students learned stories of heroes who fell in defense of the State of Israel and the Jewish People.

On Wednesday, we celebrated Yom Ha’Atzmaut - Israel Independence Day - with Hallel, a lunch, a parade and Daglanut - an Israeli Flag Dance.

Our SHA students and Alumni also participated in the community Tekes on Tuesday night at Or Chadash.

Thank you to our shlichim - the Yoav Family and the Rosenbloom Family - as well as Shinshinit Roni for their work in making these important days so special. Thank you also to the many PTO Volunteers who purchased and prepared Wednesday’s lunch. Thank you, as well, to Mr. Ronen Goldsmith for sharing the story of his step-brother Rabbi Avi Goldberg Hy”d.

May we see lasting and permanent peace, soon.

Shabbat Shalom,
Rabbi Owen

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Looking back and wondering where did all the time go?🕰️

Teachers, we’d love for you to be there as we take our final walk through these halls! 🎓


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