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 […]
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 legislature through the office of Senator Cindy Creem. Organized by Club Presidents Jordan B. and Ben A., the visit served as an exciting first field trip for the group and likely the first of many. Members […]
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 panel of four incredible alumni to speak with Gann’s rising seniors about gap years. Ami Listokin (‘22), Hadas Shapiro (‘23), Ari Menzin (‘24), and Nadav Borensztajn (‘24) represented an array of different […]
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 is celebrated with field days, campfires, and outdoor festivities. In the spirit of this festive day, we are proud to announce a significant new investment in the future of Jewish […]
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 asking what it reveals. That shift was on full display recently in Gann’s senior World History classrooms, where students in both “The Iran Revolution” and “The Vietnam War” electives presented their […]
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 took place in Atlanta and brought together more than 26,000 students from around the world. Gann sent eight students to compete: Jacob D ’26, Bee F ’26, Penny J ’28, Ethan LL […]
Marking Yom HaAtzmaut at Gann
A joyful celebration of Israel and Jewish peoplehood The past couple of weeks have been intense here at Gann – along with the rest of the Jewish community, we have been gathering to commemorate somber days that loom heavy with meaning and remembrance. Yom HaShoah and Yom HaZikaron were opportunities for us to reflect on […]