Golda Och Academy (formerly the Solomon Schechter Day School of Essex and Union) is a PreK-12th grade Jewish day school located on two campuses in West Orange, NJ. We are proud to be currently ranked as the best Jewish day school in New Jersey by Niche.com! OUR MISSION We nurture the unique potential of each student through an exceptional Jewish and general studies education. OUR VISION Innovative Jewish thinkers begin their journey here. Our students explore the world through the lens of Jewish values and develop a love of learning, a personal relationship with the State of Israel and its people, and a commitment to the betterment of the world through tikkun olam.