Joyful Rigor About fifty parents gathered recently for an engaging and thoughtful parent education workshop led by our incoming Head of School, Dr. Karyn Rayburn. In her presentation, “Joyful Rigor”, Dr. Rayburn explored how schools and families can work together to cultivate children who feel both supported and challenged as they grow. Drawing from her...
Our campus was absolutely buzzing during Market Day, and calling it a success feels like an understatement. Held at the Tocker Engagement and Education Center, the event transformed the space into a lively marketplace filled with creativity, confidence, and nonstop energy. With 30 tables and approximately 45 student entrepreneurs, there was excitement in every direction....
Tu B’Shvat Austin Jewish Academy marked Tu B’Shvat with a meaningful afternoon of special programming that brought students together to celebrate nature, growth, and responsibility for the world around us. Designed to be hands-on and age-appropriate, the activities engaged students from kindergarten through fifth grade in a rotating series of experiences throughout campus, with middle...
After more than six months of careful planning and a comprehensive national search, Austin Jewish Academy is pleased to announce the selection of its next Head of School. Dr. Karyn Hopper Rayburn will begin her tenure in July 2026, marking an exciting new chapter for the school. The search process began in spring 2025 and...
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...
This week, our AJA community came together to celebrate the joyful holiday of Sukkot! On Friday, students gathered to sing festive songs, shake the lulav and etrog, and hear from Cantor David Frommer — a U.S. Army Chaplain and AJA parent — who shared fascinating stories about what a U.S. Army Chaplain does and about...
