Portland Jewish Academy

We are deeply grateful for the tireless dedication of our educators and feel so proud to honor their hard work during this Teacher Appreciation Week. ❤️🌿✨

It has been a meaningful "Zen Week" so far, made even more special by the heartfelt cards our students created to show their love and the delicious homemade goodies provided by our generous community. The PJA Kehillah has thoughtfully curated this time of rest and renewal with calming yoga and our sensory Spice Shuk to ensure our teachers feel truly celebrated and supported.

Our 2nd graders recently returned from their expedition to the Amazon Rainforest! 🌿🦥

Kitah Bet recently showcased their Amazon Expo, the culmination of weeks of research, writing, and hands-on building in the Maker Space. From crafting costumes and building an immersive rainforest set, our second graders blew the community away with their expertise. It was a perfect blend of science and art that left everyone inspired by the wonders of the rainforest.

"It was wonderful to see the work, time, and research that the second graders had invested in their projects. What really brought the Expo to life, though, was the enthusiasm the students had to share it, and the curiosity it sparked in everyone from grandparents to kindergarteners. Who knew that a jaguar could bite through a turtle’s shell?!" - PJA Parent

Way to go, second graders!