Israeli Election Day at Gann
Fifteen hours to cast millions of ballots. Weeks, perhaps months, to determine who will govern. In Israeli politics, Election Day is only the beginning. At Gann, the election was the focus of a series of activities and classroom discussions throughout the day. Israeli news played in the flag-filled lobby while students navigated mock ballots, tested […]
Gann’s Community Reading Series Begins
Students, faculty, and staff gathered during Club Lunch on Wednesday for the first meeting of Gann’s Community Reading Series. This monthly meet-up is a rare opportunity for students and Gann adults like to share a book that isn’t part of a curriculum or require essay writing – it’s a novel chosen for the simple pleasure […]
Alumni Profile: Noah McNerney ’17
Alumni Profile: Avi Cooper ’03
Dr. Avraham Cooper ’03 knows an extraordinary amount about how the human body works. He’s also passionate about figuring out how to explain it to the rest of us. A practicing pulmonary and critical care physician at The Ohio State University, Dr. Cooper also trains future specialists, and his writing has appeared in The New […]
Student Clubs Fair 2026
With more than 60 student-led clubs, Gann offers many opportunities for students to dive deeper into their passions, discover new interests, and take on leadership roles. During lunch on Wednesday, September 23, students can explore all of this year’s club offerings at the annual Clubs Fair. Student club leaders worked hard to create posters and […]
Studying Israel with Passion and Depth at Gann
What does meaningful Israel education look like for today’s Jewish teens? Dr. Yoni Michanie, Gann’s Director of Israel Education, points to two pillars in teaching: connection and knowledge, both necessary for students to engage with Israel in a way that is personal and informed. For Yoni, this is more than a teaching philosophy; it reflects […]
An Israeli and a Palestinian Speak at Gann
Last week, our community hosted Yitzhak Sokoloff, a Massachusetts native who made aliyah and built his life in Israel. He now works as an educator, political analyst, and founder of Keshet Educational Journeys. He was joined by his friend, a Palestinian peace activist who spoke about the politics and realities that have defined their lives in Israel and Gaza. We are unable to […]
Commencement 2026: Who Will You Become?
For four years, members of Gann Academy’s Class of 2026 have been living with the question woven through the student experience: Who will you become? On Sunday, graduates, families, faculty, and friends gathered for Gann’s 27th Commencement Ceremony. Diplomas were awarded, speeches were delivered, and plenty of proud family and friends filled the gym with […]
Marking 20 Years of Hineini: A Community Reflects on LGBTQ Belonging in Jewish Schools
A 20th-anniversary screening of the groundbreaking documentary brought together alumni, students, educators, and advocates to reflect on the film’s legacy — and the ongoing work of building communities where every student can live authentically. Liana G. ’26 and Dr. Susie Tanchel at the Vilna 2026 celebration Community members gathered at the historic Vilna Shul in Boston on February […]
“You Only Get to Change What You Love”
Rabbi Steve Greenberg’s Shma Koleinu talk about LGBTQ belonging in Jewish life in honor of Pride Month During Gann’s annual Shma Koleinu (“Hear Our Voices”) program, the Beit Midrash became the setting for a candid and moving conversation about faith, identity, and belonging. In dialogue with Judaics teacher Sara Meirowitz, Rabbi Steve Greenberg (an award-winning author, founding director of Eshel, and Gann parent) shared stories […]