Alumni

Connected by generations of Jewish education in Calgary.

Whether you attended I.L. Peretz School, Calgary Hebrew School or Calgary Jewish Academy, you are part of a long history of Jewish education in Calgary. Across generations, our alumni carry forward the friendships, experiences, values and connections formed during their school years.

We love hearing where life has taken our alumni and finding new ways to stay connected!

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Alumni 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament

We’re bringing alumni back to the CJA gym! Join fellow alumni from Calgary Jewish Academy, Calgary Hebrew School and I.L. Peretz School for our Alumni 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament.

Come ready to play, reconnect with old friends, or cheer from the sidelines. A social space will also be available for alumni who want to catch up off the court.

Open to CJA alumni, parents, grandparents and staff, with teams grouped by level of play.

Spectators are free and welcome.

Stories from Our Community

From I.L. Peretz School and Calgary Hebrew School to the Calgary Jewish Academy, our alumni are part of generations of Jewish education in Calgary.

We love hearing where life has taken our former students and staff, and the memories, friendships and experiences that have stayed with them along the way. We invite you to explore their stories and reconnect with some familiar faces!

Scroll down to meet people in our community, and click “See All News Posts” to discover more stories.

Explore our Alumni Stories

CJA Alumni Stories

Moriah Samchek, CJA ’17 & David Samchek, CJA ’23

October 11, 2026

Moriah Samchek, CJA ’17 & David Samchek, CJA ’23

Though years have passed since the Samchek siblings walked the halls of the Calgary Jewish Academy, both remain grateful for the foundation their nine-plus years at CJA provided. Since graduating from Grade 9 as part of CJA’s Classes of 2017 and 2023, Moriah and David have taken very different paths.

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Micah Frydberg, CJA ’24 & Sophie Libin, CJA ’24

October 10, 2026

Micah Frydberg, CJA ’24 & Sophie Libin, CJA ’24

It’s rare for a small passion project to take off internationally, but Sophie Libin and Micah Frydberg, both CJA 2024 Grade 9 alumni, have made it a reality. Through their work on L’dor V’dor: The Fourth Generation, the two focused on reshaping Holocaust education…

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Carla Kettner, CHS ’72

October 9, 2026

Carla Kettner, CHS ’72

Everyone has a story to tell, and in the case of Carla Kettner, there are more than a few. A Grade 9, 1972 CHS graduate, Carla’s passion for writing started the moment she could pick up a pencil. Her passion for the written arts has led her to become an accomplished television writer and producer.

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