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Located in West Orange, New Jersey, Golda Och Academy is an accredited private independent school, educating students from Pre-K through 12th grade in a flexible and caring environment that nurtures their minds and their spirits. We ground a dual academic curriculum in the culture and tenets of Conservative Judaism, while welcoming students and families from a range of synagogue affiliations and Jewish expression.
Our school is located on two campuses — one for the Lower School and one for the Upper School — located about two miles apart, just 25 minutes from New York City, serving approximately 450 students from more than 70 communities across New Jersey.
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Welcome from the Admissions Office at Golda Och Academy! Our Admissions team is here to help you learn more about GOA's dynamic academic programming, amazing array of opportunities awaiting your child, and warm Jewish community ready to embrace you!
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Na'ale 9th Grade 2024
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Golda Och Academy is a rich learning environment for students grades Pre-K-12. Although our age groups vary, our approach is comprehensive. We base our curriculum on the principles of the Solomon Schechter Day School movement, in which traditional classroom instruction is integrated with Jewish identity and knowledge.
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The purpose of the Golda Och Academy athletic program is to offer a rewarding athletic experience and to develop the athletic potential of all our students.
We recognize the distinct differences between Middle School and High School students and the wide range of individual abilities.
Athletes are encouraged to develop a sense of positive sportsmanship, integrity, values, ethics, and derekh eretz and to display these qualities on and off the field.
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Our team of Development professionals and lay leaders works closely with current and former parents, alumni, grandparents and friends — to ensure that our school can provide the best possible Jewish day school education for students today and in the future. By giving to Golda Och Academy, you make a difference in the lives of our students and in the future of the Jewish people.
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From eight members of our first graduating Class of 1977 to 34 members of the Class of 2020, GOA is proud to have graduated more than 1,800 students who have been well-prepared for their college experience, professional careers, and personal growth as outstanding members of society.
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News
2024
November
Scenes from the Freshman Class Retreat
11/15/2024
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29th Anniversary of Yitzhak Rabin's Assassination Marked With Presentation and Classroom Lesson
11/13/2024
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Inside The Classroom: Modern Jewish History
11/13/2024
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How Israel Education Has Changed Since The October 7 Massacre
11/11/2024
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Community Torah Corner, November 8, 2024
11/7/2024
Lilly Wise '25
Parashat Lech Lecha
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GOA Students Organize Get Out The Vote Efforts Ahead of Election Day
11/4/2024
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October
Community Torah Corner, November 1, 2024
10/31/2024
Rabbi Rachel Marder
Congregation Beth El
South Orange, NJ
Parashat Noah
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Gottesman Fellows Visit GOA
10/31/2024
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VIDEO: How Robotics is Integrated Into GOA's Curriculum
10/30/2024
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High School Newspaper Students Attend Annual GSSPA Conference
10/28/2024
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Youth and Education Advisor Max Stossel Speaks to Upper School Students and Parents
10/15/2024
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Yom Kippur Message from Rabbi Danny Nevins
10/10/2024
Rabbi Danny Nevins
Head of School
October 10, 2024
8 Tishri 5785
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5th and 6th Grade Students Practice Tikkun Olam at Donation Garden
10/9/2024
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How We Commemorated the One Year Anniversary of the October 7 Massacre
10/7/2024
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Two Alumni from GOA Announce College Football Pre-Game Show
10/7/2024
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VIDEO: The Value of GOA's Office of College Counseling
10/1/2024
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September
Community Torah Corner - September 27, 2024
9/27/2024
Rabbi Shira Botzum
GOA Rabbinic Educator, Upper School
Parashat Nitzavim-Vayelekh
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Community Torah Corner, September 20, 2024
9/19/2024
Rabbi Jesse Olitzky '02
Congregation Beth El
South Orange, NJ
Parashat Ki Tavo
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The Healthcare Foundation of New Jersey Awards Golda Och Academy 3rd Year Grant for Student Services
9/18/2024
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Community Torah Corner, September 13, 2024
9/13/2024
Ari Jacobs '25
Lilly Wise '25
Parashat Ki Teitzei
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Meet our new faculty for 2024-2025!
9/3/2024
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June
Golda Och Academy Hosts 14th Annual Kolot Hayam Choir Festival
6/3/2024
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May
STEM Students Excel at CIJE Innovation Day
5/23/2024
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Community Torah Corner, May 17, 2024
5/17/2024
Rabbi Howard Tilman
Congregation Beth Israel
Scotch Plains, NJ
Parashat Emor
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Neshama 32's Final Days in Israel
5/16/2024
By Peri Newman '24
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Community Torah Corner, May 10, 2024
5/10/2024
Rabbi Eric Yaakov Traiger
Upper School Judaic Studies Faculty
Parashat Kedoshim
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Golda Och Academy Hosts 14th Annual Kolot Hayam Jewish Choir Festival
5/10/2024
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Lunch for Yom Haatzmaut 5/14
5/9/2024
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Head of School Message: College Campus Unrest
5/7/2024
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Teacher Appreciation Week Kicks Off With Breakfast Buffet, Daily Schedule of Treats
5/6/2024
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Yom HaShoah Commemorated With Guest Speakers and Classroom Lessons
5/6/2024
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Community Torah Corner, May 3, 2024
5/3/2024
Austin C. '25
Parashat Acharei Mot
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Upper School Principal Dr. Eytan Apter Remarks on Recent Protests at College Campuses in His Iyun Tefillah
5/3/2024
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April
Gan and 5th Grade Buddies Share Passover Activity Together
4/17/2024
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Nearly 400 Attend Grandparents and Grandfriends Day
4/12/2024
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Lower School Robotics Club Competes at CIJE Tournament in NYC
4/11/2024
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GOA Middle School Student Speaks at Jewish National Fund USA's Live Weekly Israel Briefing
4/10/2024
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Students, Faculty and Staff Gather Outdoors to Witness Rare Solar Eclipse
4/9/2024
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Community Torah Corner, April 5, 2024
4/4/2024
Noga A. '25 and Marissa J. '25
Parashat Shemini
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Seniors Bring Joy and Companionship to African Children Awaiting Heart Surgeries in Israel
4/2/2024
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March
Community Torah Corner, March 29, 2024
3/28/2024
Rabbi Sara Blumenthal
Congregation Agudath Israel
Caldwell, NJ
Parashat
Tzav
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GOA's Day of Giving Makes An Impact
3/22/2024
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Purim Celebrated With Costumes, STEAM, Community Service, Fundraising, and Hamentashen!
3/22/2024
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Community Rabbi Corner, March 22, 2023
3/20/2024
Rabbi Ari Isenberg
Congregation B'nai Israel
Millburn, NJ
Parashat Vayikra
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Community Torah Corner, March 15, 2024
3/15/2024
Rabbi David Z. Vaisberg
Temple B'nai Abraham
Livingston, NJ
Parashat Pekude
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Community Torah Corner, March 8, 2024
3/8/2024
Rabbi Lindsay Goldman
Upper School Rabbi in Residence
Golda Och Academy
Parashat Vayakhel
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Neshama 32 Learns Firsthand About October 7 Attack in Israel
3/1/2024
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February
Community Torah Corner, March 1, 2024
2/29/2024
Rabbi Karen Glazer Perolman
Temple B'nai Jeshurun
Short Hills, NJ
Parshat Ki Tisa
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Largest Cohort of Seniors In Ten Years Begin Their Internships
2/28/2024
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Neshama Program Begins With Arrival in Poland
2/21/2024
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Class of 2024 Celebrated On Senior Send-Off Day
2/14/2024
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Golden Ochtaves Upper School Choir Showcase Their Beautiful Voices at Annual Concert
2/13/2024
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GOA Grandparent Donates Her Cookbook Profits to Leket Israel
2/12/2024
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Social Studies Faculty Ready To Teach Our Students About The Presidential Election
2/12/2024
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Community Torah Corner, February 9, 2024
2/9/2024
Rabbi Danny Nevins
Head of School
Parashat Mishpatim
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10th Grade Students Celebrate Reading of "The Great Gatsby" With a Roaring ’20s Party
2/8/2024
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Dr. David Tannor of the Weizmann Institute in Israel Visits GOA's 11th Grade Advanced Physics Classes
2/8/2024
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Seniors Share Their Wisdom With 8th Grade Students for Transition to High School Experience
2/8/2024
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Checkmate! Gan Students Begin Story Time Chess
2/7/2024
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Second Grade Students Receive Their First Chumash
2/7/2024
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Lower School Livnot Lab Sign Unveiled
2/6/2024
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Seniors Who Started GOA In The Lower School Visit Mrs. Siegel ’92
2/6/2024
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Class of 2024 Guided Through Assessing, Navigating Current Climate of Jewish Life on College Campuses
2/5/2024
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Community Torah Corner - February 2, 2024
2/2/2024
Rabbi Randy Mark
Shomrei Torah/Wayne Conservative Congregation
Wayne, NJ
Parashat Yitro
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Head of School Rabbi Daniel Nevins Talks Torah and Technology
2/2/2024
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Over 250 GOA Community Members Participate in Shabbat Across GOA
2/2/2024
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Class of 2024 College Acceptances
2/1/2024
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Fourth Grade Students Celebrate Tu B'Shevat With Cross-Curricular Project
2/1/2024
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High School Mock Trial Team Enters Preliminary Round of State Competition
2/1/2024
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Seniors Present Their Independent Study Projects
2/1/2024
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January
STEM Night Gives Lower School Students A Taste of What's To Come
1/31/2024
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Student Newspaper Receives National Award
1/30/2024
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Robotics Team Practices Ahead of State Qualifying Tournament
1/29/2024
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Community Torah Corner - January 26, 2024
1/26/2024
Rabbi Marc Katz
Temple Ner Tamid
Bloomfield, NJ
Parashat Beshalach
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Major Gift Donors Celebrated
1/26/2024
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Five Holocaust Survivors Interviewed By Tenth Grade Students
1/25/2024
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Renowned Holocaust Scholar Dr. Michael Berenbaum Visits Upper School Students
1/25/2024
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Board of Trustees Community Update - January 23, 2024
1/24/2024
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Community Torah Corner, January 19, 2024
1/19/2024
Rabbi Daniel Nevins
Head of School
Parashat Bo
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Shema Pajama Party Is A Fun Day Of Learning Shema Yisrael Prayer
1/19/2024
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Rabbi Nevins Spends Time with Gan Students
1/18/2024
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Gan Science Class Demonstrates The Insulating Qualities of Arctic Animal Blubber
1/17/2024
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New Jersey Office of Homeland Security Awards Golda Och Academy $100,000 Security Grant
1/17/2024
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Lower School Seed Library Debuts
1/16/2024
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Head of School Rabbi Danny Nevins Contributes to Jubilee Tribute Project
1/12/2024
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High School Theater Presents The Winter Musical "Once Upon a Mattress"
1/12/2024
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Community Torah Corner, January 12, 2024
1/11/2024
Rabbi Adam Gillman
Morristown Jewish Center Beit Yisrael
Morristown, NJ
Parashat Vaera
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High School Students Host Panel Discussion with West Orange Mayor, Deputy Mayor, and Police Chief
1/11/2024
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Gan Students Learn About European Castles and How They Influenced Walt Disney
1/9/2024
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Community Torah Corner, January 5, 2024
1/4/2024
Rabbi E. Samuel Klibanoff
Congregation Etz Chaim
Livingston, NJ
Parashat Shemot
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Lower School Students Honor Tu B'Shevat With Meaningful Activities
1/4/2024
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