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...
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....
Coach Bobby Schwartz and the AJA Lions Football team once celebrated a perfect, undefeated season capped by a championship win. That special group of athletes has since carried their success onto the next level of competition. Recently, Coach Schwartz reunited with his former players on the sidelines of the Shoal Creek Showdown Taco Shack Bowl...
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...
This month, our 8th grade students took on a powerful and meaningful project: sharing their learning about the Holocaust with our 5th grade peers through a student-curated exhibit. This exhibit was the culmination of in-depth historical research, guided by the essential question:How can we use historical research and storytelling to preserve the memory of the...
At Austin Jewish Academy, from the very first day of kindergarten, students are introduced to Jewish holidays, Torah portions, and basic Hebrew vocabulary. As they progress through each grade, the focus expands to include key Jewish prayers, traditions, and values. Students begin learning Hebrew in earnest by first grade and, by second grade, are leading...
