Grade 9 New York Trip – Days 5 & 6: Museums, The Rockettes & NBC Studios

May 28, 2024

Grade 9 New York Trip - Days 5 & 6: Museums, The Rockettes & NBC Studios

Day 5: Sunday May 26th We began our day with a sudden awaking at 7:30 following the departure from the hotel at 8:45. Following our “rest day” we were ready…

Grade 9 New York Trip – Day 3: Brooklyn, Park Avenue Synagogue & Shopping

May 27, 2024

Grade 9 New York Trip - Day 3: Brooklyn, Park Avenue Synagogue & Shopping

Thursday was a crazy day for us. We took over 25,000 steps! We woke up bright and early, eager to get moving. We started the day off with a 3…

Grade 9 New York Trip – Day 2: Museums, Jewish Food & a Broadway Show

May 24, 2024

Grade 9 New York Trip - Day 2: Museums, Jewish Food & a Broadway Show

Thursday was a packed day and it was pouring rain. There was tons of thunder and lightning and penny size hail, but that didn’t stop us. Our morning started off…

Grade 9 New York Trip – Day 1: Battery Park, Wall Street & a Yankee Game

May 23, 2024

Grade 9 New York Trip - Day 1: Battery Park, Wall Street & a Yankee Game

On Tuesday morning we departed on a what was going to be an exciting 8 days in New York City, but first we had to endure a long flight to…

CJA’s Passover Celebrations

April 18, 2024

CJA's Passover Celebrations

In the week leading into spring break, the halls of our school echoed with the beautiful melodies of Passover as we gathered for our annual school-wide model Seder and preschool…

CJA Hawks Soar to Victory

March 12, 2024

CJA Hawks Soar to Victory

In a thrilling display of skill and determination, the Calgary Jewish Academy Sr. Boys Basketball team, affectionately known as the CJA Hawks, soared to victory in the Calgary C.I.S.A.A. championship.

A Joyful Shabbat Celebration at Calgary Jewish Academy’s PJ Goes to Preschool

February 12, 2024

A Joyful Shabbat Celebration at Calgary Jewish Academy's PJ Goes to Preschool

On February 9th, 2024, the Calgary Jewish Academy (CJA) opened its doors to families across Calgary for the heartwarming celebration of our annual PJ Goes to Preschool event. In collaboration…

Hanukkah Celebrations at the CJA

December 21, 2023

Hanukkah Celebrations at the CJA

Hanukkah at the CJA was a unique blend of celebration, tradition and excitement. Throughout the eight days students took part in various activities that not only honoured our Jewish holiday…

Honouring Remembrance Day at the CJA

November 17, 2023

Honouring Remembrance Day at the CJA

On November 10th, the Calgary Jewish Academy (CJA) gathered to honor and commemorate Remembrance Day with a meaningful assembly led by our grade 4 students. In the days leading up…