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What's it like at the CJA

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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Hearts and Soles: CJA’s Annual Terry Fox Walk & Run

September 29, 2023

Hearts and Soles: CJA’s Annual Terry Fox Walk & Run

This week, students, staff, and nearly 50 dedicated volunteers came together for the annual Terry Fox Walk & Run at the Calgary Jewish Academy. This event, led by the passionate…

A Day of Compassion and Connection: Students at the CJA Engage in Meaningful Experiential Activities Ahead of Yom Kippur

September 22, 2023

A Day of Compassion and Connection: Students at the CJA Engage in Meaningful Experiential Activities Ahead of Yom Kippur

On September 21st, 2023, students at the Calgary Jewish Academy engaged in two extraordinary experiential activities that beautifully blended the spirit of compassion and spiritual reflection. With Jewish communities around…

Unpacking Yom Kippur: The Red Suitcase Experience at Calgary Jewish Academy

September 21, 2023

Unpacking Yom Kippur: The Red Suitcase Experience at Calgary Jewish Academy

At the Calgary Jewish Academy, education goes beyond textbooks and classrooms. We believe that learning about important cultural and religious traditions should be engaging and memorable. That’s why we’ve introduced…