Our Kindergarten students have spent the past several weeks immersed in a heart-warming PBL titled “Giving Thanks / Giving Back.” Their project centered on exploring gratitude, expressing appreciation, and discovering age-appropriate ways to give back to their community. Students began by brainstorming what it means to be thankful, creating a word web full of ideas...
This week, AJA 3rd and 4th-grade students brought their learning to life as they put key Jewish values into meaningful practice through on-campus field trips to Shalom Austin. On Tuesday, 4th graders volunteered at the JFS Food Pantry. This hands-on experience connected directly to their study of Parashat Toldot, where the theme of hunger appears...
Rooted in five generations of Jewish life and community in Houston, Lisa Friedlander has spent a lifetime immersed in Jewish education, tradition, and connection. From her own early days at Beth Yeshurun Day School to her leadership in synagogue life and cherished travels to Israel, her journey now continues with deep pride as she watches...
Emily Kolodney’s AJA journey is rooted in community, joyful Jewish learning, and the kind of confidence that comes from being truly seen and supported. A proud alumna, Emily reflects on her years at Austin Jewish Academy as a formative time that shaped her identity, her leadership, and her voice. After graduating from LASA (Liberal Arts...
Second-graders proudly took the stage this week to share the culmination of their Project-Based Learning unit on Kindness, showcasing both their academic growth and the compassionate character they continue to build each day. Their presentation, filled with confidence and joy, highlighted the many ways they have explored what it means to be thoughtful, kind, and...
On Saturday, November 8th, the AJA Lady Lions JV Volleyball team captured the championship title in an unforgettable match against St. Andrew’s. The girls came out strong in the first set, showcasing confidence and control as they secured an early lead with a decisive win. The second set, however, brought a major shift in momentum....
