The AJA Market Day & Cultural Fair was an incredible success, bringing our community together for an exciting and vibrant celebration! Over 40 tables were set up in the Tocker Engagement and Education Room and Lobby of the Dell Jewish Community Center, featuring a diverse array of student entrepreneurs showcasing their creativity and hard work. From delicious treats like cotton candy, chocolate-covered strawberries, crepes, cookies, and chocolate balls, to unique handmade items such as resin art, tattoos, bookmarks, pottery, jewelry, soaps, and snow globes, there was something for everyone. Our students truly showcased their entrepreneurial spirit and talent! The event...
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A Joyful AJA Tu B’Shevat Celebration
This year’s Tu B’Shevat Seder at our school was a day filled with meaningful connections, delicious fruits, and thoughtful discussions. The celebration began with a memorable skit performed by our middle school students, who brought the story of Honi the Circle Maker to life. This ancient tale, where Honi uses his unique ability to bring rain, was so engaging that the students performed it the following day at the Early Childhood Program (ECP), spreading the joy of the holiday even further! As part of the festivities, everyone gathered around mixed-age tables to experience the tastes of a variety of fruits,...
Alumni Spotlight: Eddie Vane
Eddie is a third-year aerospace engineering student at Purdue University and has an upcoming internship at SpaceX. On campus, he’s an active member of AEPi and part of the Purdue Space Program, working on a liquid rocket project aimed at reaching 65,000 feet. This summer, he’s interning at SpaceX’s test facility in Texas, contributing to rocket engine testing. Eddie’s journey is fueled by his lifelong fascination with space and his drive to push the boundaries of exploration.
Prizmah Report: The Impact of a Jewish Day School Education
“The research that Prizmah is now publishing on Jewish day school alumni on campus shows in numbers just what a difference attending Jewish day school makes in the lives of young Jewish college students. This data provides us with more concrete evidence of what those of us in the field already know: Compared to peers who did not attend Jewish day school, Jewish day school alumni consistently report stronger ties to their Jewish identity, a deeper connection to Israel, and greater participation in Jewish life during their college years. Simply put, these are the building blocks of our Jewish future, and...
Alumni Spotlight: Nir Miller
From his early days at AJA to his current studies at the University of Texas at Austin, Nir Miller has pursued his passion for the sciences with curiosity and determination. Now a junior double majoring in Computational Physics and Mathematics, Nir is already making strides in robotics research and theoretical physics. In this Q&A, he reflects on his academic journey, proudest accomplishments, and future aspirations—offering insights and advice for current AJA students.
AJA Market Day & Cultural Fair
AJA is excited to announce our upcoming Market Day & Cultural Fair, a fun and educational event that will take place on February 7th from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Dell Jewish Community Center in the Tocker Engagement & Education Center & Jennifer & David Kaufman Family Living Room. This year, we’re thrilled to bring even more community engagement to Market Day by adding a Cultural Fair alongside our traditional student-made marketplace. Market Day is an opportunity for our students to develop entrepreneurial skills by creating and selling their handmade products. Whether it’s soap, jewelry, pottery, slime, stickers,...