Empowering Resilience: The Grade 2 Class at the Calgary Jewish Academy’s Journey with ‘Alma & the Worry Stone’

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…

Saying the Shehecheyanu to Start the School Year

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,…

Part Time K to 9 School Counsellor

June 28, 2023

Part Time K to 9 School Counsellor

The Calgary Jewish Community is seeking an experienced part-time school counsellor. Individual will be responsible for providing counselling and guidance services to students within a private school setting. This position…

Junior High Math & Science Teacher

June 15, 2023

Junior High Math & Science Teacher

Calgary Jewish Academy is looking to hire a highly motivated and qualified, dynamic, diversified, and passionate Individual to teach Junior High Math and Science as well as additional courses as…

Language Learning: Celebrating Calgary Jewish Academy’s French Program

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…

Transforming Perspectives: A Journey of Compassion and Wisdom

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,…

Grade 8’s in Washington D.C. – Day 5

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…

Grade 8’s in Washington D.C. – Day 4

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…

Grade 8’s in Washington D.C. – Day 3

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…