Mault family kicks off 2nd phase of ‘Sailing for a Solution’
By Michael Bonaccorso / Correspondent WEST ORANGE, NJ — Jack Ryan Mault and his cousin Kieran Norton, both 15 years old, never had the chance to meet their grandmother or uncle. As such, while the Maults are a tight-knit family that is never short on family stories, tradition and commitment, they are committed to helping […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Even while balancing a dual curriculum, students at Golda Och Academy find time in their schedules to participate in meaningful activities. For some, this means a club or school activity, but for others, this means devoting time and energy to others through volunteering. Many students at GOA feel incredibly fortunate for […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — One day last year, as many Golda Och Academy students often do, junior Iris Berman stayed late after school. However, this day had a much larger impact on her than she had originally anticipated. “I saw that the cleaning crew took every single (recycling and garbage) bin and just dumped it […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Golda Och Academy recently announced that Sarah Kay has been appointed director of student life. Jordan Herskowitz, current director of student life, will remain at Golda Och as arts department chair and will be instrumental in transitioning Kay to her new role beginning in July. “We are thrilled to have someone […]
LIVINGSTON, NJ — On Thursday, June 8, Golda Och Academy will honor two exceptional school parents and leaders, Michele and Jeffrey Landau, at the annual Spring Gala at Temple Beth Shalom in Livingston. Having served on the school’s board of trustees since 2009 and as board chairman from 2014-16, Jeffrey Landau has dedicated a tremendous […]
NEWARK, NJ — The Essex County Board of Chosen Freeholders held its annual “Essex County Celebrates Youth” program Wednesday, April 19, at the Hall of Records in Newark. This event is held each year to acknowledge and encourage outstanding young people throughout the county who have accomplished and contributed so much at a young age. […]
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Holocaust survivors at Cafe Europa received challah made by fourth-graders at the Golda Och Academy on March 21 at Congregation Oheb Shalom in South Orange. This socialization program is presented in partnership with Congregation Agudath Israel of Caldwell and Jewish Family Service of MetroWest NJ.
Religious and government leaders take a firm stand following hateful graffiti, JCC bomb threat
MAPLEWOOD / SOUTH ORANGE / WEST ORANGE, NJ — Things have certainly been tense in America in the last few months, with organizations like the ACLU showing a marked increase in anti-Semitic, Islamophobic and racist incidents. Unfortunately, Essex County has also experienced some of this hatred. Residents and officials in Essex County were disheartened during […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Eleven of Golda Och Academy’s 10th-graders had the chance to reunite with the exchange students from the Colegio Israelita de Mexico ORT school in Mexico City last month as part of the GoAbroad Exchange Program. For the second consecutive year, the two schools have been paired to participate in a cultural […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Middle and high school students from Golda Och Academy took their lessons on tikkun olam, making the world a better place, and put them into practice. On Wednesday, Jan. 18, the entire Upper School — students in grades six through 12 and faculty — visited 18 different service sites to give […]