October 11, 2026
Moriah Samchek, CJA '17 & David Samchek, CJA '23
Though years have passed since the Samchek siblings walked the halls of the Calgary Jewish Academy, both remain grateful for the foundation their nine-plus years at CJA provided. Since graduating from Grade 9 as part of CJA’s Classes of 2017 and 2023, Moriah and David have taken very different paths.
October 10, 2026
Micah Frydberg, CJA '24 & Sophie Libin, CJA '24
It’s rare for a small passion project to take off internationally, but Sophie Libin and Micah Frydberg, both CJA 2024 Grade 9 alumni, have made it a reality. Through their work on L’dor V’dor: The Fourth Generation, the two focused on reshaping Holocaust education...
October 9, 2026
Carla Kettner, CHS '72
Everyone has a story to tell, and in the case of Carla Kettner, there are more than a few. A Grade 9, 1972 CHS graduate, Carla's passion for writing started the moment she could pick up a pencil. Her passion for the written arts has led her to become an accomplished television writer and producer.
October 8, 2026
Alex Kouperman, CJA '97 | Current CJA Staff
A CJA Hawk knows to take care of their own, and Alex Kouperman, a 1997 Grade 9 alumnus, is proud to remain loyal to his team. For as long as he can remember, Alex has been committed to his community, especially the people at the CJA who have given him lasting memories, opportunities, and a lifelong career.
October 7, 2026
David Spevakow, CHS '88
Some pillars of the community are grounded, but David Spevakow, a Grade 6, 1988 graduate of Calgary Hebrew School, has taken that responsibility to the skies. As a WestJet pilot since 2007, David understands the importance of reliability and trustworthiness.
October 6, 2026
Josh Heuberger, CJA '20
The pressure to be an advocate for your community can be overwhelming, but Josh Heuberger, a CJA 2020 Grade 9 alumnus, is more than willing to step up to the challenge. Josh is driven to bring about change as a principled leader who defends Jewish values.
October 5, 2026
Reva Faber, ILP '56
It’s rare to turn a childhood dream into reality. However, for Reva Faber, an I.L. Peretz Grade 5 student in 1956, the dream of becoming a teacher became the foundation of her life. As an educator for the past 50 years, Reva has taught a great deal and learned even more.
October 4, 2026
Jonathan Anschell, CHS '83
At the intersection of community and law is Jonathan Anschell, a 1983 CHS Grade 9 alumnus. Now living in Los Angeles, Jonathan has built a career in entertainment and media law and has served as Chief Legal Officer at Mattel for the past six years, after fifteen years as General Counsel for CBS Television.
October 3, 2026
Annabelle Bondar, CHS '62
It is not often that one finds such kindness and grace amidst hardship, yet Annabelle Bondar, a CHS 1962 Grade 6 alumna, shows that community is key to perseverance. Annabelle is now 25 years cancer-free and continues to be a part of the Jewish community in Calgary.