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...
Category: Campus Life
Middle School Students Build Community at Candlelight Ranch
Earlier this week, AJA’s 6th and 7th graders kicked off the school year with an unforgettable three-day trip to Candlelight Ranch near Marble Falls. This annual tradition is designed to foster bonding, teamwork, and personal growth through a wide range of outdoor challenges and shared experiences. At the heart of every activity were the values...
Learning, Leadership, and Adventure: A Look Inside AJA Middle School
At Austin Jewish Academy, Middle School is a time for discovery — of new ideas, new skills, and new strengths. Whether exploring the natural world at Candlelight Ranch, diving into complex math concepts, or reflecting on Jewish values, AJA students are learning not just from textbooks, but through experiences that build character, curiosity, and confidence....
4th Graders Lead Rosh Hashanah Seder
Our 4th graders had a very special opportunity to help lead a Rosh Hashanah seder with the ECP students, alongside Ms. K and the Shinshinim. They guided the younger children through the meanings of the symbolic holiday foods, recited prayers and blessings, and even blew the shofar to share the excitement of the new year....
AJA October Open Houses
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Kindergarten Milestone: Siddur Ceremony
This past week, our kindergarten students reached a beautiful and memorable milestone in their Jewish learning journey – the Siddur Ceremony. With joy and pride, each child received their very first siddur, marking the beginning of their personal relationship with Jewish prayer and tradition. The ceremony was a moving celebration, as our youngest students led...




