Gann Grads Chosen to be Delegates for World Zionist Congress
We are incredibly proud of our alumni Jordan Solomon ‘25 and Ayelet Finegold ‘25 for being selected to join the 39th World Zionist Congress (WZC) in Jerusalem. This organization is instrumental in guiding Jewish and Zionist engagement in major institutions worldwide. It was founded in 1897 by Theodor Herzl himself. While 172 teens are participating in Young […]
“Sukkot Smackdown” models civil debate on environmental issues
Gann students celebrated the autumn holiday of Sukkot with a “Sukkot Smackdown” featuring grade-level debates by faculty and staff that tackled environmental issues from the perspective of “what’s better for earth, what’s better for us?” Head of School Dr. Dalia Hochman emphasized that Gann hopes each student “will be a good person” and “will be […]
Jack Sivan ’14: Cut From the Right Cloth for a Career in Fashion
From handmade bowties at prom to red carpet moments, Jack Sivan’s journey into fashion design has been a steady climb powered by craft, community, and creative hustle. His path—from the arts program at Gann Academy to RISD and now New York City—seems straightforward in hindsight. But along the way, Jack carved a niche that’s all […]
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. […]
Women’s Minyan Honors IDF Soldiers with Memorial Rock Garden
A circle of students—members of the Women’s Minyanim (prayer groups)—held flat, painted stones in their hands. One by one, they placed their stones on a patch of earth surrounded by larger rocks. Together, they sang Eili, Eili and said kaddish for the people whose names are written on the stones. On Yom HaZikaron, Israel’s 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 […]