Snowflake Soirée Austin Jewish Academy recently hosted its annual middle school dance, the Snowflake Soirée, welcoming more than 150 students from across the Austin area for an evening of music, dancing, and community. Students from AJA were joined by peers from Rawson Saunders, Girls School of Austin, Headwaters, and other local schools, creating a lively...
Our fourth graders recently celebrated a meaningful milestone by leading a beautiful and engaging Havdalah ceremony for their families. This special evening highlighted not only their growing Jewish knowledge, but also their confidence, creativity, and leadership. The ceremony opened with a skit that brought both humor and learning to the Havdalah experience. Framed as a...
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...
Austin Jewish Academy has registered to participate in the Texas Education Freedom Account (TEFA) program. TEFA (sometimes referred to as vouchers) is a new statewide initiative that provides eligible Texas families with publicly funded education savings accounts that may be used for private school tuition and some related expenses. The Board of Directors decided unanimously...
Liora Susswein remembers Austin Jewish Academy as the place where her confidence, creativity, and Jewish identity were given room to grow. A K–8 alum (2008–2018), she’s now a graduating senior at William & Mary in Virginia, studying marketing while also working remotely for a Jewish lifestyle company. Recently, she served as vice president of her...
On the Friday before winter break, AJA students proudly shared their learning during our annual Portfolio Day—an event that highlights both academic growth and personal reflection. Portfolio Day gives students the opportunity to curate a collection of their work, reflect on their progress, and present their learning journey to an authentic audience of parents, teachers,...
