Portrait of a Graduate

At the Calgary Jewish Academy we care about each of our students, instilling a lifelong love of learning and the skills to become upstanding citizens. While on their CJA journey, students develop the mindset and work ethic needed to collaborate, create and succeed in any environment. Our graduates are leaders among their peers and in the larger community. They are passionate, self-assured, critical thinkers who bring their Jewish values to engage and improve our world.

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CJA Alumni

Rabbi Matthew Ponak

December 7, 2022

Rabbi Matthew Ponak

Grade 9 Class of 2000 In 2020, Matthew Ponak was ordained as a rabbi. He lives in Victoria, BC where he is an author, a spiritual counsellor, and a teacher…

Joel Zimmerman

September 28, 2022

Joel Zimmerman

Joel Zimmerman is a CJA alumnus from the graduating class of 2006 where he attended the school from nursery all the way to grade nine.

Forrest Zeisler

August 12, 2022

Forrest Zeisler

Grade 6 Class of 97’ If you are familiar with working alongside home and field service companies, then you may have heard of Jobber. CJA Alumni Forrest Zeisler, Jobber’s CTO…