The Calgary Jewish Academy (CJA) was founded in 1987 as a result of the unification of Calgary’s first Jewish day schools: the Calgary Hebrew School (1912) and the I.L. Peretz School (1927).
Our dedicated faculty teaches a rigorous dual curriculum (Alberta Education curriculum and Judaic Studies) which challenges students from Nursery through Grade Nine to excel academically and develop a strong sense of identity. Our approach to education is based upon the morals and values set forth by Jewish heritage and tradition: teaching, learning, respect, leadership and cooperation.
Students at the CJA are encouraged to explore their identities through scholarship and to make Judaism culturally and socially relevant in the 21st century. They are provided with the tools to translate belief into action — all while creating friendships and community connections that will last a lifetime.
A volunteer Board of Directors governs the CJA. We value diversity in background, skills, and experience, and we believe it is important to have a Board that reflects the diversity of our school. All of the board members are parents or former parents of CJA students; there are also two external…
read moreThe Calgary Jewish Academy is committed to attracting energetic, dedicated and innovative teachers and staff who share our vision of making the CJA the best Jewish Day school in Canada. We offer a dynamic, challenging and caring work environment. Our faculty and staff are an integral part of the CJA community.
read moreThe Calgary Jewish Academy (CJA) was founded in 1987 as a result of the amalgamation of Calgary’s first Jewish day schools: the Calgary Hebrew School (1912) and the I.L. Peretz School (1927). The Calgary Jewish Academy has strong roots in the Jewish community and has a long history of educational…
read moreMrs. Joyce Kerr Mrs. Joyce Kerr Head of School Morah Joyce became Head of School of The Calgary Jewish Academy in the summer of 2023. Before returning to Calgary, the city she grew up in, Morah Joyce lived in Winnipeg where she was involved in the Jewish day school system…
read moreMission Community, Connections, Character, Confidence.Jewish Values, Identity, Traditions, Heritage and Hebrew FluencyAcademic Excellence & Innovation Vision To be the leader in engaging, educating and empowering Calgary’s Jewish youth. To become a nationally renowned independent school.
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read moreWelcome from the Head of School Welcome to the Calgary Jewish Academy. Thank you for taking the first step in discovering how the CJA supports the development of a strong Jewish Identity in our students and increases your child’s academic and leadership potential.At the CJA, we have a long history…
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