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The Calgary Jewish Academy curriculum is based on the following principles guided by our vision of engaging, empowering and educating our students. At the CJA, we strive to honour core Jewish values through an enriched Alberta curriculum while being inspired to learn about Jewish religion, heritage and culture. We endeavour to create a culture of Yiddishkeit and Menschlekeit so that our graduates are knowledgeable and compassionate citizens who are proud of  their heritage and identity.

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At Calgary Jewish Academy (CJA), students walk down the halls on Friday hearing the prayers of Shabbat, the sounds of locker doors and zippered binders creating a chorus with prayers thousands of years old. In this way, generational legacies are forged and nurtured, ensuring traditions and teachings of centuries past continue to find their place in the Jewish homes of tomorrow.

At CJA we offer a dual curriculum, which expands beyond provincial requirements. Our approach incorporates a full Judaic curriculum which explores the history, and the heart, of the Jewish people. Our educators strive to offer students a broader understanding of the world, so they may anchor their personal histories and experiences inside those of the collective. This creates more room for unique experiences and diverse expression.

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Daily Essentials

At Calgary Jewish Academy (CJA), students walk down the halls on Friday hearing the prayers of Shabbat, the sounds of locker doors and zippered binders creating a chorus with prayers thousands of years old. In this way, generational legacies are forged and nurtured, ensuring traditions and teachings of centuries past continue to find their place in the Jewish homes of tomorrow.

At CJA we offer a dual curriculum, which expands beyond provincial requirements. Our approach incorporates a full Judaic curriculum which explores the history, and the heart, of the Jewish people. Our educators strive to offer students a broader understanding of the world, so they may anchor their personal histories and experiences inside those of the collective. This creates more room for unique experiences and diverse expression.

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CJA Students Honour National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

October 6, 2025

CJA Students Honour National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Students at the Calgary Jewish Academy came together to acknowledge the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a day dedicated to honouring the children who never returned home, the survivors of residential schools, and their families and communities. In classrooms across the school, students engaged in meaningful discussions about the importance of this day—listening, reflecting, and exploring ways to take action toward understanding and reconciliation. As a school-wide project, each student traced their hand, cut it out, and wrote a word or phrase representing their personal commitment and hope for reconciliation. These individual handprints were then assembled into a stunning set of large, vibrant wings, a powerful symbol of how the CJA community unites in remembrance, hope, and unity.

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CJA Students Embrace Tradition of Tashlich

September 29, 2025

CJA Students Embrace Tradition of Tashlich

As the Jewish New Year begins, CJA’s Grade 4–6 students took part in the beautiful and meaningful tradition of Tashlich. Together, they walked to the reservoir, creating a sense of community and shared purpose as they prepared to welcome the year 5786. Standing by the water, the students learned about the spiritual importance of this ritual, which symbolizes casting away the mistakes and challenges of the past year in order to begin anew with a clean slate. Tashlich serves as a powerful reminder of the values of reflection, forgiveness, and growth, and offered our students the chance to connect with these timeless teachings in a personal way.

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CJA Students Kick Off the New School Year by Building Community 

September 12, 2025

CJA Students Kick Off the New School Year by Building Community 

The first day of school at Calgary Jewish Academy was filled with excitement as students returned to the building, greeting one another with big smiles and warm hugs. For many, it was a chance to reconnect with old friends and meet new classmates as they joined together to begin a new school year. The opening week at CJA is centered on more than just getting back into academic routines. Teachers and staff are focused on building strong, supportive classroom communities where every student feels a sense of belonging. Through shared activities, classroom discussions, and team-building exercises, students are encouraged to form connections that will set the tone for the year ahead.

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