HBHA Lore is your all-access pass to the stories, memories, and people that make Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy unforgettable. Hosted by Micah Margolies—HBHA alum, longtime teacher, and proud member of the community for nearly half the school’s history—each episode features a candid conversation with someone connected to HBHA past or present. From alumni and teachers to students and friends, guests share where life has taken them, their favorite HBHA moments, and the ways the school has shaped their journey.
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Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy
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history · religion & spirituality · society & culture
In this episode, Micah is joined by Sarit for a conversation that spans her extensive career in Jewish education and leadership. She shares about her years as a pulpit rabbi in Memphis, where she once welcomed HBHA students during their Civil Rights trip, and some of the incredible initiatives she has helped create, including a women’s retreat. Sarit also shares about her current role as Director of Leadership Programs with the Shalom Hartman Institute, where she helps develop Jewish educational curricula. And, of course, we couldn’t let her visit go by without revisiting some of her favorite HBHA memories (including one particularly memorable power outage that nearly wiped out an entire yearbook)!
22 Sept 2026
Episode 23: Kreisler Siblings
This episode of HBHA Lore brings together the Kreisler siblings for a fun conversation about where life has taken them since their time at HBHA. We hear about their very different paths through college, from agricultural economics and political science to environmental science, and their budding careers in law, the Air Force, and working with animals. They also share stories from a recent family trip to Japan and some of their favorite HBHA memories, including the unforgettable experience of building and launching trebuchets. To wrap things up, the siblings put their knowledge of each other to the test in a game that brings plenty of laughs.
8 Sept 2026
Episode 22: Dan Cohen
In this episode, join 1999 alum Dan Cohen to explore his career in marketing and communications and the many unexpected places it has taken him.
From his current role with Major League Soccer’s Chicago Fire and navigating the World Cup to working alongside Patrick Mahomes on a Super Bowl commercial, Dan shares stories and insights from his professional journey. Micah and Dan also discuss how the industry has evolved, the tools and trends shaping marketing today, and how Dan stays ahead in an ever-changing field.
And, of course, no HBHA Lore episode would be complete without plenty of HBHA memories along the way.
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