We are thrilled to share an exciting new partnership that strengthens access, connection, and community for Smith Jewish Academy families across the Twin Cities. Beginning this w...

For our family, the decision to come to Smith Jewish Academy was deeply personal. Reuben grew up attending Talmud Torah of St. Paul and the Twin Cities Jewish Middle School, and t...

Students in the newspaper after-school activity interviewed Ms. Aimee Orkin ahead of her retirement for The Academy Chronicle. Read the Q&A here! How long have you been workin...

Students in the newspaper after-school activity interviewed Mr. David Shaw ahead of his retirement for The Academy Chronicle. Read about him here! Our beloved music teacher, Mr...

We are thrilled that Nathan Meyer will be joining us as our director of general studies beginning July 1. In this Q&A, you'll get to know Nathan, his vision, his leadership style,...

As we move through the spring months, I’m struck by the many ways our community continues to grow — through new leadership, meaningful milestones, and the shared commitment that d...

This year, we tried something new: bringing our community “Back to School” for the Smith Jewish Academy Annual Benefit. The energy was undeniable. More than 300 people filled ...

In Smith Jewish Academy’s middle school art studio, creativity and technical skill go hand in hand. Recently, sixth grader Mattan G. pulled his first print from the printing press...

On a day when Israeli schools honor Eliezer Ben-Yehuda, the father of modern Hebrew, Smith Jewish Academy joined classrooms across Israel in celebrating Hebrew as a living, evolv...

Our fifth graders stepped into their role as the oldest students in the lower school by planning and leading a joyful and impactful Mitzvah Fair for the Smith community. From desi...

Young Engineers Take on Real World Challenge Smith Jewish Academy’s third graders are celebrating an exciting achievement after earning First Place Overall and the Innovation A...

By Victoria Thor, Middle School Art Specialist As a longtime art teacher at Smith Jewish Academy (formerly HMJDS), I’m fortunate to stay connected with alumni — often in unexpect...

Kol hakavod to our 2026 Minnesota Scholastic Art Award photography winners! This year, six Smith Jewish Academy seventh and eighth graders were recognized at the state level by...

At Smith Jewish Academy, Hebrew is not only a subject but a living language, a bridge to culture, and a core part of how our students understand themselves as Jews in the world. T...

As the oldest students in the lower school, Smith Jewish Academy’s fifth graders are stepping confidently into their role as leaders — and they’re doing it through mitzvot. On Su...

If you’ve met Abby Schmulewitz, Smith Jewish Academy’s new director of admissions, you’ve likely felt it right away: warmth, clarity, and a genuine love for this community. Abby i...

Aspire to Excellence: We realize our full potential through academic challenge, collaboration, and accountability, developing resilience to thrive confidently in an ever-changing...

We loved welcoming pre-K students from Beth El Aleph Preschool to Smith recently — and watching students explore, ask questions, and experience what makes our community so special...

This Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the Smith Jewish Academy community put learning into action. Thanks to the leadership of PTO Co-Chairs Colette Friedenson and Erica Karasov, more ...

A Fresh Vision for Jewish Learning at Smith Since joining Smith Jewish Academy as director of Jewish living and learning, Rabbi Justin Held has infused new energy, structure, an...