Gann Academy–The New Jewish High School of Greater Boston is a pluralistic day school committed to providing a challenging, nurturing, and inspiring education that integrates intensive Jewish studies with the sciences and the humanities. It was founded on the conviction that Jewish day school education during the adolescent years is crucial for developing Jews who will be knowledgeable, sophisticated, and passionate about Judaism and who will make lasting contributions to the Jewish community, American society, and the world at large.

Our school is devoted to three basic goals:

The Study of Torah and General Culture
Gann Academy strives to develop young men and women for whom learning Torah and studying general culture is central to their identities. Our outstanding faculty teaches a rigorous dual curriculum in an environment where questions are as important as answers and the growth of each student is paramount. We challenge our students to cultivate their talents and interests in all areas of human potential: intellectual, artistic, spiritual, and physical. Interdisciplinary study, experiential learning, and the art of disciplined conversation are key elements of our educational philosophy. Through encouragement and by example, students learn to be potent generators of an enlightened and inspired culture.

A Sacred Community Within the Jewish People
Gann Academy forms a diverse and pluralistic community. Our diversity is a strength. An atmosphere of mutual respect provides a welcome forum for grappling with fundamental religious questions and strengthening individual Jewish identities. Our school nurtures a Jewish community characterized by a shared tradition, a common dedication to social justice, and a love for learning. In this way, we instill our students with a deep and abiding love for God, Israel and the Jewish people. The creation of the State of Israel is one of the seminal events in Jewish history. Recognizing the significance of the State and its national institutions, we seek to instill in our students an attachment to the State of Israel and its people as well as a sense of responsibility for their welfare.

The Fulfillment of Commandments and the Mending of the World
Gann Academy challenges our students to understand and interpret Judaism as a source of religious obligation, spiritual opportunity, and joyous celebration. School life is enriched with Jewish experiential learning, tefilah (prayer) and Shabbat and Holiday celebrations. Our awareness of having been created in the image of God dictates that kavod habriyot (respect for living beings), derekh eretz (ethical conduct) and midot penimiot (inner qualities) permeate our school culture. We believe in the imperative of gemilut hasadim (acts of lovingkindness) and the demand of tikkun olam (to improve the world in which we live). As an outgrowth of these values, we consciously connect midrash and ma’aseh (intellectual creativity and responsible action) throughout our educational process.