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Welcome to Akiba Yavneh Academy
Akiba Yavneh Academy (AYA) is a Modern Orthodox, co-ed, early childhood through 12th grade college-preparatory school dedicated to providing an academically excellent and values-based General and Judaic education to Jewish students of all backgrounds to inspire a lifelong love of Torah, higher learning, and the State of Israel.
News & Events
Latest News
![8th Grade Class of 2022]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1656087746/akibayavnehorg/fsslkmhiuqnob9kupnos/ScreenShot2022-06-24at110140AM.png","width":252}])
These speech highlights are refreshing reminders of how Jewish education sparks young minds, forms deep roots, and nurtures the next generation of leaders at Akiba Yavneh Academy and beyond.
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10 graduating seniors and alumni awarded scholarships by The Dallas Jewish Community Foundation and Southwest Community Foundation.
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June 3 — It's a "Photo Finish" for the 2021-22 academic year! Read our weekly newsletter, This Week @ AYA.
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June 2 — Laura Burstein writes: "As I am reaching the end of my two-year term as President of the AYA Board of Trustees, I would like to take a moment to thank each of you ... "
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June 2 — Rabbi Meir Sabo has agreed to serve as our Director of Jewish Life and Hannah Schepps will join us as our Interim Director of the Early Childhood Program.
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May 27 — AYA's Class of 2022 included 18 honors graduates, a pair of Salutatorians, a Division 1 Tennis recruit, $4 million in scholarship offers, and The Atlas Fellowship for Valedictorian Ben Schussler! Read our weekly newsletter, This Week @ AYA.
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May 20 — It was an absolute joy to see so many families on campus for AYAlways Mishpacha Lag O'Bomer Community Carnival in honor of Early Childhood Program director Jordana Bernstein's 27 years of service! Read our weekly newsletter, This Week @ AYA.
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May 25 — In times like these, it is important that we, as parents and educators, monitor our children’s reactions and gauge our response accordingly.
Upcoming Events
all day
Distinctly AYA
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Spirit Wear
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See our "Photo of the Week" as well as still and video highlights of AYA events and campus life.
![Jori Epstein with Dak Prescott]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1655391358/akibayavnehorg/qnz58xgroyptbcr70lgp/jori.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1655391358/akibayavnehorg/qnz58xgroyptbcr70lgp/jori.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1655391358/akibayavnehorg/qnz58xgroyptbcr70lgp/jori.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1655391358/akibayavnehorg/qnz58xgroyptbcr70lgp/jori.jpg","width":819}])
Alumni
Coming soon
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From Preston Hollow Day School in 1961 to Akiba Academy of Dallas in 1963 to the 2005 dedication of the joint Schultz Rosenberg Campus with Yavneh Academy.
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Helpful links to our community partners in Dallas and beyond.