Ninth Grade Community Day: Building Trust and Community
This week, Gann ninth graders had a blast at the highly-anticipated Ninth Grade Community Day at Project Adventure on the North Shore in Beverly, Massachusetts! Students enjoyed a full day of grade-wide bonding and connection-building activities outdoors in the woods, participating in creative challenges, fun games, and a multi-level climbing course. The day began with […]
Tenth Grade Retreat: Building Unity Through Service and Jewish Tradition
As the week wrapped up, our tenth graders set off on our inaugural Tenth Grade Retreat, diving into community service, Jewish traditions, and class bonding. Centered around the theme of Achdut (unity), the retreat inspired students to explore togetherness through various meaningful service projects. They volunteered at organizations such as Waltham Creative Start, Bikes Not Bombs, the […]
Welcome Back from the Head of School
Dear members of the Gann community, It is my pleasure to officially welcome you to the 2024-2025 school year! The positive energy and ruach (spirit) on campus this week has been palpable as students reunited with one another and teachers introduced exciting new courses. We are particularly thrilled to welcome 90 new students to Gann. Our new families […]
The Class of 2024’s California Adventure
As our seniors’ week-long trip to the West Coast wrapped up this week, they reflected on the memorable experience of exploring the Jewish community and the rich Jewish culture of Los Angeles. Over the past week, they stayed at Camp Alonim in Simi Valley, California, and traveled to various locations in California. Their California adventure […]
myIsrael 2024
After an unforgettable 10-day journey to Israel, our seniors returned home yesterday. This year’s myIsrael program immersed our students in connection and reflection. The trip balanced the important moments of joy and wonder (Ein Gedi, the archaeological history of the Old City, sunset on the beach in Tel-Aviv) with experiences where our students were able to bear […]
Yom HaZikaron and Yom Ha’Atzmaut: Commemorating the State of Israel at Gann
Our Gann community came together this week to commemorate two significant days on the Jewish calendar – Yom HaZikaron, Israeli Memorial Day, and Yom Ha’Atzmaut, Israeli Independence Day. These events marked a transition from solemn remembrance to joyful celebration. We mourned fallen soldiers and victims of terror and acknowledged the plight of the hostages, while […]
World Languages Students Explore Immigration Laws
The week of April 15, multiple world language classes traveled with World Languages faculty, Elena Morgan and Michelle Langwieder, to the Rian Immigrant Center, Boston’s welcome center for immigrants and refugees, in Boston for a deep dive into immigration. Students met with two immigration attorneys at Rian who shared insights on immigration law, the immigration process, challenges many […]
Chag Sameach from Gann!
Today, our 9th grade students organized a Seder Fair, drawing inspiration from their Jewish Studies classes. Each student crafted presentations focusing on various aspects of the Passover story and Passover traditions, with the aim of educating the Gann community about the roots of Pesach. As we approach Passover, we hold the hostages and their families […]
Gann Commemorates Yom HaShoah
On Monday, May 6 the Gann community solemnly observed Yom HaShoah with a student-led ‘Tekkes’, a commemorative ceremony in honor of Holocaust Remembrance Day. Throughout the event, students paid tribute in various ways, including heartfelt poems and musical performances led by both students and faculty. One reading in particular reflected on a compelling anecdote of […]
Leaving Gaza Forever Changed: Testimony from Injured IDF Soldiers
On April 10, our student-led Heifers for Israel Club warmly welcomed two Israeli soldiers, Lior and Yuval, who sustained injuries during their service in the ongoing conflict in Gaza. They participated in a lunchtime learning session open to all students, faculty, and staff, and engaged in insightful discussions with several Hebrew classes. Lior, who was […]
