Jack M Barrack Hebrew Academy

Look, it’s pretty weird to write a Unilocal review of your alma mater. But you gotta get those First to Review’s one way or another, so here goes:
Barrack (formerly known as Akiba Hebrew Academy) is one of few schools out there for those who want a sound education in Jewish history, Jewish law, Biblical study, and the Modern Hebrew Language. On top of that, Barrack has some great teachers in secular studies. At Barrack, you’re welcomed no matter what type of Judaism you practice.
That said, the school is very small and is under huge financial strain. This means that some of the programs the school wants to offer, such as art and music, can’t be offered all the time, and the tuition seems to rise every year.
But it’s all worth it for the tight knit community based around the school, comprised of the teachers, students, students’ families, and administrators. As a student, the smallness of the student body can feel stifling at times. However, the close attention and care you’ll receive, as well as the lessons on how to be a giving part of such a community, make the experience well worth it.
I can’t imagine many current college students would give their high school four starts out of five, but at least among my friends who graduated from Barrack, I’d bet most of the them would give Barrack a four or higher. That’s saying something.
So there it is, a Unilocal review of a high school education. Only on the internet…