In the Press

Voices beyond our campus

From student achievements to innovative programs, SDJA is proud to be recognized by the media. Browse recent articles that highlight our community impact and the stories that set us apart.

A mother and young child play with a drum during a music class.

SDJA Early Childhood Center announces new offerings for current parents and others

October 4, 2024
SDJA students work on launching their weather balloon from the SDJA campus

SDJA’s physics students successfully launch high altitude weather balloon to 100,000 feet

May 13, 2024
Zvi Weiss, head of school at San Diego Jewish Academy, and students from SDJA and Sha’ar HaNegev Regional High School stand in front of a banner and hold Israeli flags

The power of people-to-people experiences

March 21, 2024
Two students embrace with an Israeli flag wrapped around their shoulders.

California students, Israeli peers share a moment for Jewish peoplehood

March 7, 2024

San Diego families host 130 Israeli students from sister city Sha’ar Hanegev

March 5, 2024
A German football player participates in a Holocaust education program at SDJA

German football team joins SDJA in commemorating children murdered in the Holocaust

August 21, 2023
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San Diego Jewish Academy Set to Convert 100,000 Pounds Per Year of Trash Into Valuable Local Resources

May 19, 2023

SDJA Welcomes Delegation from Shaar Hanegev San Diego’s Sister Region in Southern Israel

December 10, 2022

SDJA Leader Meets with Pope Francis

July 6, 2022
Students from SDJA stand at a table to demonstrate how their toy works.

SDJA Students Unveil Original Prototypes at Toy Expo

December 31, 2021

SDJA Plans for 2021-22 School Year Include Opening of new Performing Arts Center, Focus On Wellness

October 24, 2021
SDJA students sit on a wall in front of classrooms on campus

SDJA Sees Big Growth in Enrollment and Expands Campus

August 1, 2021

SDJA Marks Major Milestone in Sustainability Initiative

June 10, 2021
A crane lifts solar panels on to the roof of an SDJA building

San Diego Jewish Academy starts on 800 kWh solar project

December 9, 2020

SDJA Announces it will Accommodate All Students on Campus Five Days a Week

June 20, 2020

SDJA Parents Team Up to Get Meals to Hospital and First Responders

May 1, 2020

San Diego Jewish Academy Shifts Rapidly to Meet Needs of Students Families

March 26, 2020

For Tu Bishvat, Isaac Herzog and injured lone soldier’s mother plant tree

February 9, 2020
SDJA students gather in the school's gym to make sandwiches.

San Diego Jewish Academy Breaks World Record for Sandwich-Making

April 1, 2019

Back To School: ‘Top Chef’ Competitor Giselle Wellman Trades Restaurants For More Fulfilling Career

October 8, 2018