December 7, 2022
Rabbi Matthew Ponak, CJA '00
Every community needs a leader, and Rabbi Matthew Ponak, a CJA Grade 9, 2000 graduate, is one of them. He has built a career as an author, spiritual counsellor, and teacher of Jewish mysticism.
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…
September 28, 2022
Joel Zimmerman, CJA '06
When there is a call for help, Joel Zimmerman, a CJA 2006, Grade 9 graduate, answers it. As a Registered Psychologist, this CJA alumnus strives to be someone in his community that anyone can turn to no matter what their challenges may be.
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…
August 12, 2022
Forrest Zeisler, CJA '97
Curiosity and problem-solving have always come naturally to CJA Grade 6, 1997 alumnus Forrest Zeisler. His passion for technology, combined with his desire to help others, propelled him to co-found his business, Jobber.