We are excited to announce that AJA had two articles in the February issue of The Jewish Outlook. You can read the articles below. The first one discusses the importance of Jewish Day Schools in the wake of October 7th and rising antisemitism: This fall, the community marked the heartbreaking anniversary of October 7, followed...
This year’s Tu B’Shevat Seder at our school was a day filled with meaningful connections, delicious fruits, and thoughtful discussions. The celebration began with a memorable skit performed by our middle school students, who brought the story of Honi the Circle Maker to life. This ancient tale, where Honi uses his unique ability to bring...
“The research that Prizmah is now publishing on Jewish day school alumni on campus shows in numbers just what a difference attending Jewish day school makes in the lives of young Jewish college students. This data provides us with more concrete evidence of what those of us in the field already know: Compared to peers who...
We are excited to share the highlights of our recent milestone events for our 4th graders, held onFebruary 1st. It was a special time of growth, learning, and celebration for our students, as they marked important moments in their Jewish journey. Our 4th graders kicked off the evening with a meaningful Havdalah ceremony to mark...
For 25 years, Mrs. Aileen Duncan has been a cherished and influential member of the Austin Jewish Academy community. She joined AJA in 2000 after nine years of teaching at the Shalom Austin Early Childhood Center, bringing with her a deep love for early education and a gift for creating warm, nurturing learning environments where...
Step into the vibrant halls of Austin Jewish Academy’s middle school, where every corner hums with energy, curiosity, and learning. Walking down the hallway today, let’s peek into their schedule and see what makes AJA such an extraordinary place to be. 8:00 AM: ArrivalThe school is bustling with energy as students arrive, backpacks slung over...
