Austin Jewish Academy

The Austin Jewish Academy is a pluralistic K-8 grade co-ed independent school. We welcome all.

The Austin Jewish Academy (AJA) has been a pillar of Austin’s Jewish community for over twenty years. Since opening its doors in 1997, AJA has been committed to preparing young minds both for their academic journeys and for their roles as critically-thinking leaders. AJA’s progressive and rigorous curriculum provides opportunities for hands-on, collaborative learning within a nurturing environmen

04/17/2024

Come support AJA entrepreneurs at our final market day of the year! AJA Market Day is a fabulous event where students get to showcase their creativity, innovation, and business insight by selling products they make! They earn 50% revenue share and donate 50% to the AJA PTO!

Please join us this Friday, April 19th from 2-4pm in the Epstein Family Community Hall 2 in The Dell Jewish Community Center. There will be baked goods, pottery, dog treats, jewelry, origami, slime, paper products, candles and so much more!!! You don't want to miss it!

03/08/2023

Hebrew 3 Talking about their self portrait ❣️

03/08/2023

Our amazing students in Hebrew 2 Class❣️

03/07/2023
Photos from Austin Jewish Academy's post 01/10/2023

AJA classes are back in session and with it our Friday morning Kabbalat Shabbat celebration starting at 8am. Bring your entire family to meet students, teachers and parents for a beautiful hour of singing, worship and togetherness and then take a tour of our wonderful campus. We are enrolling now for 23-24 school year.

https://austinjewishacademy.org/

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12/30/2022

AJA Portfolio Day where students present a trifecta of Jewish/Hebrew studies, Humanities and Science to a panel of judges. All grades participate in this annual hallmark event.
Interested? Enrolling now for 23-24 school year grades K-8.
www.austinjewishacademy.org

Photos from Austin Jewish Academy's post 12/30/2022

Austin Jewish Academy. A pluralistic Jewish day school specializing in project-based learning. Enrolling now grades K-8. Book a tour today at www.austinjewishacademy.org

Classes resume January 10, 2023.

12/27/2022

Admissions season starts on January 10th, 2023. Enrolling grades K-8th. Book a tour today at www.austinjewishacademy.org

12/19/2022

Dr. Harvey Raben leads the blessing for first night of Hanukkah. 4th Grade Hebrew/Jewish studies.

12/05/2022

Thanks Brooke and Heather for the beautiful and giant balloon arch in my office. So festive. .

Photos from Austin Jewish Academy's post 12/02/2022

Great success with our Give 4 Gelt kickoff. A part of our Give100 Campaign, 100% of these proceeds go toward the K-2 technology fund.

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Photos from Austin Jewish Academy's post 11/29/2022

Raise your hands to giving to AJA today on Giving Tuesday!! It’s super easy!

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11/29/2022

Help her to keep lighting the way at Austin Jewish Academy.
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11/14/2022

AJA is excited to host our first collaborative middle school dance with surrounding middle schools in Austin! Don’t forget to buy a ticket for your child(ren)!
Also be sure to spread the word! We invite all 6-8th graders from other schools to join us!

10/21/2022

We are thrilled to get our first full carton of AJA eggs. The girls have been working hard.🐔🐔🐔

Photos from Austin Jewish Academy's post 10/13/2022

Feeling especially blessed at the AJA Kabbalat Shabbat in the Worub Rock Garden on a beautiful October morning!

10/07/2022

Austin Jewish Academy students and teacher getting their Snow-KONA dance on! Thanks PTO for the afternoon treat!

09/22/2022

Baking honey cakes and singing Shana Tova. wishing you a sweet new year!

09/22/2022

AJA Kindergarten Shabbat boxes.

09/22/2022

Mom and Grandmother team helping with the honey cake baking.

Photos from Austin Jewish Academy's post 09/16/2022
Photos from Austin Jewish Academy's post 09/16/2022

Shana Tova…Rosh Hashanah cards made by AJA first graders, to be devlivered to Westminster retirement home residents.

09/15/2022

We have a first here…the first AJA eggs from the official AJA chickens of 2022.

Photos from Austin Jewish Academy's post 09/07/2022

AJA kindergarten scientific theory experiments. Way to go Ms. Robinson and Mrs. Duncan!!

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Our Story

The Austin Jewish Academy (AJA) has been a pillar of Austin’s Jewish community for 21 years. Since opening its doors in 1997, AJA has been committed to preparing young minds both for their academic careers and for their roles as critically-thinking leaders. AJA’s progressive and rigorous curriculum provides opportunities for hands-on, collaborative learning within a nurturing environment and is built upon high expectations based on individual student profiles. Coupled with a rich foundation in Jewish heritage and values, the education that takes place at AJA ignites a life-long love of learning and a commitment to Tikkun Olam. Together, these factors ensure Austin Jewish Academy graduates are today’s accomplished, innovative thinkers and tomorrow’s compassionate problem-solvers and leaders.

Austin Jewish Academy is a community Jewish day school open to all students and is affiliated with Prizmah, a non-profit organization that promotes pluralistic non-denominational Jewish education. AJA receives accreditation through AdvancED and is sustained with the generous financial support from Austin’s Jewish Community Association of Austin.

Videos (show all)

Hebrew 3 @AJA Talking about their self portrait ❣️
Our amazing students in Hebrew 2 Class❣️
Dr. Harvey Raben leads the blessing for first night of Hanukkah. 4th Grade Hebrew/Jewish studies.
Thanks Brooke and Heather for the beautiful and giant balloon arch in my office. So festive. #winterdancedecorations.
We are thrilled to get our first full carton of AJA eggs. The girls have been working hard.🐔🐔🐔#AJAchickens
Austin Jewish Academy students and teacher getting their Snow-KONA dance on! Thanks PTO for the afternoon treat!
Baking honey cakes and singing Shana Tova. wishing you a sweet new year! #smellslikeabakery #traditionalbaking
AJA Kindergarten Shabbat boxes. #fantasticimaginations #socolorful #educationthroughart
Happy Shemini Atzeret & Simchat Torah! 🌧✨ Just a friendly reminder that AJA will be closed tomorrow and Wednesday💃🏻🕺🏻
Even during the summer, we’re thinking about you.  Wishing you a good Shabbos!  #shabbat #shalom #weekend #ajalions #sum...
We are thankful for the continued support of our community, and ask that you continue your support during Amplify Austin...
When does Hannukah come before Sukkot?One more joke before our Purim celebration at AJA ends!

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7300 Hart Lane
Austin, TX
78731

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 3:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 3:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 3:30pm
Thursday 8am - 3:30pm
Friday 8am - 3pm

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