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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’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
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
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
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:
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
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?
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
“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
Politics Up Close: Gann American Politics Club Visits the State House
Last week, the Gann American Politics Club was welcomed to the Massachusetts State House for a special tour and inside look into the daily proceedings of the
Different Paths, Shared Growth: Alumni Reflect on Gap Years in Israel
By Maor Baker ’24 Maor Baker ’24 organized and moderated the alumni gap year panel and contributed this reflection. This past Tuesday, I hosted a
Gann Academy Announces Major New Investment in Jewish Life and Learning
Today our students celebrated Lag Baomer, the holiday marking the 33rd day of the Omer—the period we count between Passover and Shavuot. Traditionally, this day
History, Distilled
How Gann seniors transformed months of research into sharp arguments about war, revolution, and identity. History becomes most powerful when students move beyond what happened and start
Gann DECA Makes School History at ICDC
Gann DECA made school history at this year’s International Career Development Conference, known as ICDC, bringing home Gann’s first DECA glass trophy. This year’s conference