Columbus Torah Academy

Story time, b’ivrit!

Morah Arava’s 4th graders wrote and illustrated stories in Hebrew and came to 1st grade to read them aloud. Kol HaKavod! There were also sweet sibling connections. Keep reading this summer - in Hebrew and English!

A new chapter has begun! Freshman Speech marked the incoming 9th grade class' first presentation to the community as high school freshman. They shared reflections and demonstrated the maturity of a CTA student. Next year will be bring challenge, opportunity, and change. Mazel Tov to their parents and teachers - you've done good!!

Unique to a CTA graduation and Freshman Speech are presentations by every student. Watch the full program at https://youtube.com/live/y8gcwFTWcHg?feature=share

Phot credit lornspolterphotography

Make a donation to CTA just in time for the end of our Fiscal Year! We are grateful to the over 700 donors who participated in the CTA Spring Fundraiser and more than 200 plus more throughout the year.

It's not too late to make sure you are counted as a supporter of a CTA education in Fiscal Year 2026 which ends on June 30.

A donation of any amount contributes to the more than $1.3 million we need to raise each year to ensure that our children receive a strong and rigourous education steeped in Torah learning and Jewish values.

Make your donation at www.torahacademy.org/give

Kindergarten Celebration overflowed with the cute factor, but more than that was knowing how much growth happened in just 10 months! Growing bigger, learning more, developing friendships, gaining new skills, the Class of 2038 (that's right!) is on its way to first grade! Parents and grandparents were grinning ear to ear. We can't wait to see how much growth will happen over the summer!

Check out the video as they received their certificates at https://youtube.com/live/-RiUqh0s-jw?feature=share

It’s only just begun! Mazel Tov to the Class of 2026!

High School graduation raised our emotions and reminded us why CTA matters to our community, the Jewish people, and each of our students as each graduate addressed the community to reflect on their journey. Nine of the ten graduates have been at CTA since kindergarten!

A special shout out to the family’s youngest graduated marking their entry as Alumni Parents: Stacy Leeman and Gary Liebesman, Benjy and Rachel Metz, Naomi Myers, and Tali Preisler - it’s not an end, just a new role!

More to come. Photo credits: Lorn Spolter Photography

Watch the full commencement at https://www.youtube.com/live/RfnLXtszPSQ?si=OBWhtbsRl083Vxmc

Class of 2026 SENIOR Spotlight

Yossi Fineberg has attended CTA since kindergarten, and throughout the years engaged in many activities and hobbies, both in and out of the classroom. A talented writer and analyst, Yossi excels in English and Social Studies, where his outside of the box approach serves him well. An all around athlete, Yossi has played baseball, hockey, and soccer. He has also played cricket and rugby. During high school, Yossi grew to be one of the best strike throwers in the team’s history. Yossi also played keeper for the soccer team as a senior. In the offseason, you can find Yossi in his backyard, making woodworking projects with his neighbor or practicing one of the other eight sports. Yossi will be attending Columbus State Community College and hopes to study architecture or another one of the trades.

High school graduation is on June 7 at 2 pm. Join us to celebrate our future leaders.

Class of 2026 SENIOR Spotlight

Yona Metz is the fifth and final Metz to attend CTA from kindergarten through 12th grade, he marvels at the Metz-CTA partnership which began when his oldest brother Yaakov started 15 years ago! Yona has played for the CTA soccer team from 6th through 12th grade, and for the CTA basketball team in 10th grade. Next year Yona will be attending Yeshivat Orayta in the Old City then on to SUNY Binghamton in upstate New York.

High school graduation is on June 7 at 2 pm. Join us to celebrate our future leaders.

Class of 2026 SENIOR Spotlight

Rena Steinberg has been attending CTA since kindergarten, alongside her siblings Eli, Avigdor, Nunny, and preschooler Neshama. She holds the honor of being part of CTA’s first Girls High School graduating class. Throughout her high school years, Rena has demonstrated exceptional leadership and commitment to her community. She served as the head of the worldwide Mishmeres program for her school and took on the role of Shabbaton head during her eleventh-grade year. Outside of the classroom, Rena dedicated her spare time to volunteering for Chillzone, where she taught Torah to children. After school hours, Rena also works at Gan Ephraim Preschool and helps out with extended care. Next year, Rena plans on spending a year in Israel to further her education at Meohr Bais Yaakov Teachers Seminary.

High school graduation is on June 7 at 2 pm. Join us to celebrate our future leaders.

Class of 2026 SENIOR Spotlight

Malka Weiner moved to Columbus two years ago and together with her family joined the CTA community. Attending the Girls High School, Malka has proudly championed Torah values, and taken on many leadership positions. Over her short period at CTA’s Girls High School she has served as G.O. President, assisted in writing and directing the first GHS play, took initiative as yearbook committee head for both her years, served as newspaper head, and celebrations head. Outside of school she has served as Head Chiller of Columbus Chill Zone and she teaches at the local Chabad Hebrew School every Sunday. Looking forward, Malka plans to attend Bnos Sara Teaching Seminary to deepen her personal growth and continue to further her education.

High school graduation is on June 7 at 2 pm. Join us to celebrate our future leaders.