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…

Empowering Resilience: The Grade 2 Class at the Calgary Jewish Academy’s Journey with ‘Alma & the Worry Stone’

September 11, 2023

Empowering Resilience: The Grade 2 Class at the Calgary Jewish Academy's Journey with 'Alma & the Worry Stone'

The first week back to school can sometimes feel a bit intimidating, but at the Calgary Jewish Academy, the Grade 2 class embarked on a heartwarming journey to tackle their…

Saying the Shehecheyanu to Start the School Year

August 31, 2023

Saying the Shehecheyanu to Start the School Year

At the CJA, to start the year off right, we are encouraging our students to say the Shehecheyanu. Typically one would say the Shehecheyanu at certain moments throughout the year,…

Language Learning: Celebrating Calgary Jewish Academy’s French Program

June 15, 2023

Language Learning: Celebrating Calgary Jewish Academy's French Program

The Calgary Jewish Academy is committed to providing a comprehensive education that prepares students for success in a diverse and interconnected world. Among the outstanding programs offered, the French program…

Transforming Perspectives: A Journey of Compassion and Wisdom

June 14, 2023

Transforming Perspectives: A Journey of Compassion and Wisdom

By Lesley Machon In their English Language Arts class, ​CJA students were honoured to connect with the esteemed palliative care physician, cognitive behavioural therapist, and acclaimed author, Dr. Kathryn Mannix,…

Grade 8’s in Washington D.C. – Day 5

June 9, 2023

Grade 8's in Washington D.C. - Day 5

Today our day started with a visit to the Museum of the Bible. We began by meeting with the museum rabbi and he talked to us all about being a…

Grade 8’s in Washington D.C. – Day 4

June 9, 2023

Grade 8's in Washington D.C. - Day 4

Today was full of walking around to see all the different memorials and monuments in Washington. We started our day heading to the Jefferson Memorial. There were some prominent quotes…