Keynote Speech: Commencement 2024
My Dear Graduates. In the Jewish tradition, even in moments of our most intense joy, we stop to remember that there are elements of the world that are broken. Today—as we come together in celebration– it is important to mourn those who have died, those who are still in captivity, and all people who continue […]
Chag Sameach : Passover Message 2024
Dear members of the Gann community, As we prepare to gather with our friends and families tomorrow night, many of us will do so with a heavy heart. Spring has tentatively arrived here in Boston, yet it is hard to feel ready to fully celebrate the Feast of Freedom. Some will set an extra chair […]
End-Of-Year Message 2023
Dear members of the Gann community, As we wind down the year, we take tremendous pride in our students’ effort and accomplishments. From the classroom to the soccer field, the black box theater to the newsroom, the Yachad club for disability awareness to the Hebrew Senior Life volunteers, Gann students are engaged, inspired, and giving […]
Gratitude for Gann Faculty and Staff: Thanksgiving Message 2023
Dear members of the Gann community, At this time of year, I find myself overwhelmed with gratitude for all of you who contribute so meaningfully to the vibrancy and success of our Gann community. This year, as I approach the holiday season, my gratitude is particularly directed to our teachers. The events of October 7 have profoundly impacted Gann and […]
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 […]
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 […]
Keynote Speech, Graduation 2023
Class of 2023—As you all know, I feel particularly close to you because we started Gann together in the fall of 2019. What an eventful four years we have had together! As I reflect on the fifty-four of you, I think about what you have taught me and one theme rises to the top: You […]
