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A Literary Classic Comes Alive at Gann
The Red Curtain Drama Club’s production of Frankenstein’s Mary Shelley delivered a bold, moving, and beautifully-executed interpretation of a story that is at once iconic
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)
“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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Upcoming Alumni Events
Check out our upcoming Alumni events in the Boston area for this school year! Register for the Lehrhaus event here.
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!
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.
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