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.
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.
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.
On International Holocaust Remembrance Day, we honoured the memory of the six million Jewish lives lost during the Holocaust, along with millions of others who suffered under Nazi persecution. At The Calgary Jewish Academy, we carry the responsibility of our history as a Jewish school, rooted in resilience and tradition. Through education, we teach our students about the Holocaust, ensuring they understand its impact while empowering them to shape a future built on understanding, compassion, and justice. We reflect, remember, and recommit to standing against hatred, antisemitism, and intolerance in all forms. Together, we can ensure that “Never Again” is not just a promise, but a reality.
This December, the halls of The Calgary Jewish Academy (CJA) were alive with joy, laughter, and the warm glow of Hanukkah. The festival of lights brought with it a time to reflect on miracles, celebrate community, and share in the beauty of tradition. Throughout the month, students, staff, and families embraced the true spirit of Hanukkah with activities and events that united all in joy and celebration.
To kick off November at The Calgary Jewish Academy (CJA), we joyfully hosted our annual Grandparents and Grandpals Day—a cherished event that celebrates the generations of love and tradition within our community (Kehillah). This day is always a favourite, as it brings our hallways and classrooms to life with the warmth of multiple generations, reminding us of the strong bonds we share and the importance of celebrating our roots together.