Welcome!

Thank you for your interest in Bi-Cultural Hebrew Academy of Connecticut (BCHA). We are thrilled that you are considering BCHA for your family.

Choosing a school for your family is a big decision! You are not only choosing a school that will shape your children’s academic future; you are choosing a community, a set of values, and entrusting our educators and staff to be role models for your children. We at BCHA recognize how important that is, and we welcome the opportunity to get to know your family and introduce you to ours.

At BCHA, students are inspired to achieve excellence in both General and Judaic Studies while developing a lifelong love of learning, a strong Jewish identity, and a meaningful connection to Israel. Our warm, nurturing environment empowers each child to grow academically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually.

Learning at BCHA extends far beyond the classroom. Our dedicated faculty members challenge and support students to think critically, lead with confidence, treat others with kindness and respect, and discover their unique strengths. We prepare our students not only for academic success, but for lives of purpose, leadership, and meaningful contribution to their communities.

When you join Bi-Cultural, you become part of a vibrant, welcoming community where families build lifelong friendships, celebrate together, and support one another. The relationships formed here extend well beyond graduation and often span generations.

We invite you to visit our campus and experience the warmth, joy, ruach (spirit), and kindness that fill our hallways each day. See firsthand why families have chosen Bi-Cultural for more than 70 years and why so many of our alumni return to entrust us with the education of their own children and grandchildren.

I look forward to meeting your family and welcoming you to the Bi-Cultural family.

Warmly,

Leora Hauptman
Director of Admissions & Community Engagement

Meet Leora Hauptman, our Director of Admissions & Community Engagement!

Leora Hauptman joins BCHA with a career built on connecting with families, building community, and guiding people through important decisions with warmth and expertise. A proud BCHA alumna and current BCHA parent of three, Leora brings a uniquely personal perspective to her role. She knows firsthand, both as a student and a mother, the lasting impact of a BCHA education.

Leora spent more than a decade at NYU Langone Health and Yale New Haven Health, where she worked closely with children and families every day. She led multidisciplinary programs, developed family education initiatives, and earned national recognition for excellence in education.

Leora holds an MBA from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, a Master of Science from Columbia University, and a Bachelor of Arts from Brandeis University. Throughout her career, one thread has remained constant: a passion for supporting children and families and building communities where they can thrive.

As Director of Admissions & Community Engagement, Leora is thrilled to welcome prospective families and help them discover and fall in love with the school that shaped her own life and is now shaping her children’s.