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…
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,…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
June 8, 2023
Grade 8's in Washington D.C. - Day 3
Today we walked back to the National Museum of American History. We saw lots of interesting artifacts and information, along with artifacts that many of us recognized; like the ruby…
June 7, 2023
Grade 8's in Washington D.C. - Days 1 & 2
The morning of June 5th, our entire class met at the airport and we officially began our 5 day journey to Washington D.C. on a Holocaust and human rights focused…
June 1, 2023
Calgary Jewish Academy Shines at CISSA Track & Field Meet
The spirit of athleticism and competition was alive and thriving at the Calgary Independent School Athletic Association (CISSA) Track & Field Meet. On May 23rd, 2023, junior high students from…