Academic Excellence Rooted in Jewish Values

At Calgary Jewish Academy, students experience a strong academic program shaped by a distinctive dual curriculum that integrates the Alberta curriculum with Judaic studies and Hebrew language learning. Jewish values guide how students learn, take responsibility, and contribute to their community, supported by clear expectations and a culture that encourages curiosity.

From Nursery to Grade 9, our students build strong foundations in literacy, numeracy, critical thinking, and problem-solving through a balanced academic program that supports both intellectual growth and identity development. As they progress at CJA, students are encouraged to take increasing ownership of their learning, step into age-appropriate leadership roles, and participate in acts of service that connect classroom learning to real-world responsibility.

In later years, our students experience greater academic independence, engage in deeper inquiry, and have opportunities to develop leadership skills within the school community. Graduates leave CJA ready for high school, with strong learning habits, confidence in themselves, and the ability to succeed in new academic and social environments.

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Belonging and values woven into everyday learning

A Community Where Jewish Life Is Lived Every Day

CJA is a close-knit school community where students are known, supported, and encouraged to belong. Jewish life is part of the everyday rhythm of school — from shared traditions and celebrations to the relationships built in classrooms, hallways, and on the playground. Through this daily experience, students learn the values of Yiddishkeit (a lived sense of Jewish life and culture) and Menschlichkeit (kindness, integrity, and responsibility toward others).

From Nursery through Grade 9, students grow alongside peers and educators who know them well. They develop confidence, character, and leadership within a stable and supportive environment, building friendships and a sense of community that often extends well beyond their years at CJA.

Learning and Jewish life are woven together in ways that feel natural and meaningful. Whether hearing the prayers of Shabbat on Fridays or engaging in classroom learning throughout the week, students experience a school culture where tradition and modern childhood meet. This shared experience helps children develop a strong sense of identity, empathy for others, and confidence in who they are as learners and individuals.

We invite families to visit us and see how learning and community come together at Calgary Jewish Academy.

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Belonging and values woven into everyday learning

A Community Where Jewish Life Is Lived Every Day

CJA is a close-knit school community where students are known, supported, and encouraged to belong. Jewish life is part of the everyday rhythm of school — from shared traditions and celebrations to the relationships built in classrooms, hallways, and on the playground. Through this daily experience, students learn the values of Yiddishkeit (a lived sense of Jewish life and culture) and Menschlichkeit (kindness, integrity, and responsibility toward others).

From Nursery through Grade 9, students grow alongside peers and educators who know them well. They develop confidence, character, and leadership within a stable and supportive environment, building friendships and a sense of community that often extends well beyond their years at CJA.

Learning and Jewish life are woven together in ways that feel natural and meaningful. Whether hearing the prayers of Shabbat on Fridays or engaging in classroom learning throughout the week, students experience a school culture where tradition and modern childhood meet. This shared experience helps children develop a strong sense of identity, empathy for others, and confidence in who they are as learners and individuals.

We invite families to visit us and see how learning and community come together at Calgary Jewish Academy.

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Inside the Calgary Jewish Academy

Learning, Community, and Daily Life at CJA

CJA Launches Strategic Planning Process Ahead of 40th Anniversary

November 2, 2026

CJA Launches Strategic Planning Process Ahead of 40th Anniversary

The Calgary Jewish Academy has launched a strategic planning process in partnership with Future Design School to guide the school’s long-term direction as it approaches its 40th anniversary in 2027. The initiative is being led by CJA’s CEO Jordan Balaban, who chairs a Strategic Plan Working Group, including members of the school’s leadership team and the Board. Future Design School works with independent and Jewish day schools across North America to develop strategies grounded in each school’s priorities, identity and community.

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Holocaust Survivor Ann Dancyger Inspires CJA Students

April 16, 2026

Holocaust Survivor Ann Dancyger Inspires CJA Students

Our Grade 6–9 students recently had the profound privilege of welcoming a very special guest: Holocaust survivor Ann Dancyger. In an intimate and moving session, Ann shared the powerful story of her and her mother’s survival, offering a deeply personal account of resilience, courage, and unwavering hope in the face of unimaginable hardship. Students were taken on a journey through her life’s most harrowing and miraculous moments, from a narrow escape from execution to her family’s long, arduous path to finding safety and a new beginning in Canada.

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Student Council Partners with Na’amat Canada for Heartfelt Tzedakah Initiative

March 27, 2026

Student Council Partners with Na’amat Canada for Heartfelt Tzedakah Initiative

The Student Council recently concluded a successful partnership with Na’amat Canada, launching a meaningful initiative dedicated to supporting women and families in need within the local community. By bringing the timeless concept of Tzedakah to life, students didn’t just give back; they gained a firsthand understanding of the profound impact that kindness, responsibility, and leadership can have on the world around them.

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