December 13, 2022
Calm Bodies, Calm Minds: CJA Junior High Students Teach Mindfulness to Kindergarteners
By Lesley Machon Mindfulness, in its simplest definition, is the act of being present. Paying attention to our thoughts, feelings, sensations and environment; noticing what is going on…
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…
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…
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…
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),…
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…