Gann Academy Marches for Israel
On Tuesday November 14, the Gann community expressed its solidarity with Israel. Our school sent over 100 students, faculty, and staff to Washington DC to participate in the March for Israel. They joined nearly 300,000 individuals assembled on the National Mall in what was an historic, memorable experience. Teddy F, ‘24 noted, “It was an […]
Boys’ Soccer Wins the MBIL Championship!
In a riveting match on our home turf, the Gann Boys Soccer Team emerged victorious against opponent CSW with a score of 7-1, taking home the 2023 MBIL championship in early November! With a remarkable 11-1 regular season record they finished as the top seed in the conference. The support, energy, and school spirit from […]
“Lunch and Learn” Session: Q&A with Charlotte Korchak, StandWithUs Israel EducatorÂ
Heifer’s for Israel, our student run club dedicated to expanding Israel aid initiatives within the Gann Community recently organized a discussion with senior educator Charlotte Korchak, a resident of Israel from StandwithUs, a non-profit committed to educating the public about Israel and combatting antisemitism. The discussion focused on the long history of the Israel-Palestine conflict […]
U.S Supreme Court Class: Seniors Receive Special Visit from Supreme Court Expert Professor Jessica Schoenherr Â
Earlier this semester, seniors in our U.S. Supreme Court class were visited by Professor Jessica Schoenherr, an expert in Supreme Court culture, and an Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of South Carolina. Professor Schoenherr led an engaging discussion covering a wide range of topics including the Supreme Court Cafeteria […]
Condolences to Tammi Levy-Cantor
We extend our deep condolences to Tammi Levy-Cantor, and Mike, Samson, and Lily (’22) Cantor on the death of Jordan Levy, father to Tammi.
The Importance of a Jewish Education in Today’s Complex World
Dear Families, As I process the recent events in Israel, I’m reminded of the importance of a Jewish education in today’s complex world. Watching the global Jewish community unite in solidarity and grapple with nuanced issues during these challenging times, I’ve been observing firsthand the role a Gann education plays in shaping students’ identities. From wrestling […]
We Stand with Israel
Dear members of the Gann community, We join the Boston Jewish community and Jews around the world in expressing our profound horror, sadness, and grief over the devastating events in Israel this weekend. Many Gann families, faculty, and staff have deep connections to victims as well as to Israeli soldiers and reservists. We have Gann […]
Standing Together: The Gann Community’s Educational and Social-Action Initiatives in Solidarity with Israel Â
The Gann community has been deeply impacted by the violent and baseless attacks on innocent children and civilians in Israel. This week, we have come together as a community to reflect, process, and express solidarity and support for Israel. Many Gann students, families, faculty, and alumni rallied at Boston Common on Monday to show their […]
Gann Students in Local Media: Supporting Israeli Families and Reservists at Boston Logan Airport
This week, members of the Gann community gathered at Boston Logan Airport in a powerful display of solidarity, expressing their support for Israeli families and army reservists returning to Israel. The reservists were about to board their flight to Tel Aviv, joining 360,000 Israeli citizens summoned to serve in the Israeli military. Our dedicated students […]
Strategic Planning for the Soul: A Rosh Hashanah Message From Dr. Dalia Hochman
Dear Friends, Many of us engage in strategic planning as part of our professional lives. We gather in a conference room or retreat off-site for a few days. We spend time articulating a vision for the future and then plan backwards, mapping out how we can achieve that vision. Why is it that in our […]