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PJA has had a special buddy program for our Middle School students and our K-2 students for many years. Many students would say that getting to know their younger or older buddies was one of the highlights of their PJA experience. 

Sukkot was extra special this year at PJA! For the first time, Kehillah organized a school-wide Sukkah Hop. Eleven brave families opened their sukkot throughout the week and welcomed in ushpizin (guests)...

The PJA Dragons Cross Country Team finished up their season this week with MCL Championships. We were thankful for a very sunny and warm season with only one meet taking place in the rain.

Sukkot in the Middle School was celebrated in myriad ways with lessons in the sukkah, edible sukkah making in advisory groups, and a special opportunity to reach out to those in need during our t’fillah (prayer) time. 

On a beautiful September weekend, 30 families - some familiar, some new faces - gathered at B.B. Camp for PJA’s second Family Camp. Kids roamed free (or mostly free) on a “two-day playdate” while parents chatted, rested, and connected.

Our creative Kindergarten class had lots of wonderful ideas for Rosh Hashana celebrations. Some ideas were truly out-of-this-world and included robots, space travel, and giant vats of honey. Others were a bit more practical. 

Kabbalat Shabbat (welcoming the Sabbath) is a special time at PJA. Sometimes we celebrate in large groups with lots of singing, dancing, and joyful energy. Sometimes we celebrate in smaller groups or just with our class.

This past summer’s theme was the final line of Hillel’s quote: “If not now, when?” and challenges all of us to take action.