Class of 2025 Explores Israeli Culture and History on myIsrael Trip
Many Gann alumni count their class trip to Israel among their top high school memories. The Class of 2025 is currently on their journey, enjoying the moments and creating the memories that will come to mind when they think of their own high school days. During their first week in Israel, seniors explored the Golan […]
Sam Lejfer ’11: Repairing the World—One Kosher, Dairy-Free Scoop at a Time
Sam Lejfer ’11 had a problem: faced with multiple food allergies and chronic health conditions, he was searching for an ice cream brand that was allergen-free, delicious, and maybe even healthy. Since he couldn’t find one, Sam started researching ingredients and discovered hemp, a nutritious, sustainable, allergen-free crop. He knew it was his lucky day. […]
Gann’s Robotics Teams Go for Victory in FTC Robotics Competition
Students in Gann’s Advanced Robotics and FTC Robotics Competition electives dedicate the semester to designing and building sophisticated robots for the annual FIRST Technical Challenge (FTC) Robotics Competition. Working in teams of 8 to 14, captained by experienced students, they develop specialized skills in areas ranging from mechanical engineering to community outreach, project management, and […]
Israel Symposium Engages Students in Learning and Reflection
During last week’s Limmud, 10th through 12th graders participated in a powerful and thought-provoking Israel Symposium, exploring various aspects of Israel’s history, culture, and current events. With ten diverse sessions to choose from, students heard from expert speakers, participated in deep discussions, and had hands-on experiences that broadened their perspectives and strengthened their connections […]
Gann Academy Leaves Lasting Impression on Visiting Educators
As the Boston area’s pluralistic Jewish high school, Gann drew strong interest from attendees of the 2025 Prizmah conference eager to tour the campus and experience its unique approach to education. Over two days, nearly 40 educators and administrators from around the world explored Gann, engaging with students in real-time learning. Following the visit, Gann […]
Eden Olsberg ’17 Shares Peace Corps Experience
This past Tuesday, students in the Comparative Religion module welcomed in Eden Olsberg, Gann Class of 2017, to their class. She spoke about her experience doing Peace Corps in Morrocco. In her two years living in the Atlas Mountains of Morrocco, Eden became fluent in Moroccan Arabic (Darija) befriended many local Moroccans, learned many Amazigh (indigenous) traditions […]
Upcoming Alumni Events
Check out our upcoming Alumni events in the Boston area for this school year! Register for the Lehrhaus event here.
Yasher Koach to Sarah Rose Cohen ’11: Inspiring Leadership in Our Community
Yasher Koach to alumna Sarah Rose Cohen ’11, who recently moderated a thought-provoking conversation for Jewish Conservatives for Kamala. It’s inspiring to see our alumni stepping into leadership roles within their Jewish communities! Sarah brings a wealth of experience to the table, having previously served as the Chief Speechwriter for Israel’s Ambassador to the UN. […]
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 […]
