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…
December 6, 2022
Head of School
CJA is seeking a new leader for the role of Head of School/Principal (“Head of School”). The Head of School will embody the mission and vision of the Calgary Jewish Academy, to be a leader in engaging, educating and empowering Jewish children...
December 5, 2022
A Little Elbow Grease Goes a Long Way at the CJA
At the CJA, through the months of September to November, 14 students in grades 6 to 9 had made the decision that they wanted to learn how to safely use…
November 4, 2022
From Generation to Generation
Grandparents & Grandpals Day at the CJA After 3 years without public gatherings, celebrations, or ceremonies, on October 28th, 2022, we welcomed over 250 visitors into our building for Grandparents…
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.
August 24, 2022
Substitute Teachers
The Calgary Jewish Academy seeks applications from appropriately qualified substitute teachers. The Calgary Jewish Academy is a well-established, highly reputable private school, offering a supportive environment, motivated students, small classes,…
August 12, 2022
CJA Student Council Literacy Campaign: Fresh Reads for Teens
Each year, Calgary Jewish Academy’s student council raises money for a project that supports the school’s values of community, sustainability and inclusivity. This year, they decided to upgrade the library. …
August 12, 2022
Enrolment Open at Calgary’s Jewish Academy
Community, Academics, Yiddishkeit, and Beyond: Why Students and Teachers Love the CJA By: Lesley Machon Registration is now open for the 2022-2023 school year at Calgary Jewish Academy (CJA), where…
August 12, 2022
Why Jewish Day School?
By: Lesley Machon 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…