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...
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....
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...
Living His Childhood Dreams WWhile most 8-year-olds would tell you they want to become doctors, police officers or pro athletes, Coach Bobby Schwartz had one goal at that age: to become a coach. Everything he’s done over the years has been to that end, and he says he’s living his dream come true. Schwartz...
Last Thursday, AJA students in grades 3 and up participated in a deeply meaningful programcommemorating Yom HaZikaron, followed by an all school celebration of Yom Ha’Atzmaut. The morning began with a solemn Yom HaZikaron assembly, where students paused to honor Israel’s fallen soldiers and victims of terror. The program included a moving moment ofsilence, a...
The 5th graders had their moment to shine with their milestone Trope Ceremony last week. This event was a celebration of the students’ hard work and knowledge of Trope, the musical notes that accompany the reading of the Torah. Not only did the 5th graders sing the Trope beautifully, but they also taught their families...
