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Singing in the Rain at Shabbaton
Discover the silver lining for PJA 5th graders who turned a rainy Shabbaton into an unforgettable weekend of kehila.
![Middle School Scientists Get Outdoors]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1761931863/portland/yrjg9lutytqinvbru2jc/Oct31spotlightthumbnail_spx.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1761931863/portland/yrjg9lutytqinvbru2jc/Oct31spotlightthumbnail_spx.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1761931863/portland/yrjg9lutytqinvbru2jc/Oct31spotlightthumbnail_spx.jpg","width":800}])
Middle School Scientists Get Outdoors
PJA 7th/8th graders designed and executed their own ecology experiments in the field.
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The Sweetness of Community & Chagim
PJA marked the Jewish High Holidays with joyful traditions, fostering connection and renewal in the school community.
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Cooking Up Community in Our 2’s Classroom
The 2's classroom published its annual Cookbook to connect families and celebrate diversity.
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A Sweet Start to the New Year
Second and Third graders went on a Rosh Hashanah field trip by picking apples and performing a traditional ritual, tashlich.
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Building Skills and Connection Through Kesher Block
In PJA’s Middle School, Kesher helps students transition from the busy week to Shabbat by letting them choose an activity for rest and reflection.
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First Week Fun: Our Community Comes Alive
From joyful reunions to heartwarming reflections, discover what made the first week of school a memorable one.
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Congratulations to PJA Class of 2021!
Click to read about their journeys, achievements, and exciting plans for what's next!
