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Our Early Learning Center for children ages 2-6, is a loving, joyous Jewish environment filled with experiential learning, and passionate and nurturing teachers.
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In our Lower through Middle School, we open our students’ minds to history, literature, math, and science, all through the lens of Torah and a love for Medinat Yisrael.
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We strive to challenge every learner to move beyond his or her comfortable limits, in academic, religious, social and co-curricular areas.
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✅ Mark Your Calendars - Post-Pesach Challah Baking Event!
Baking For... a Better World with The @challah.fairy !🌎🧚 ✨
A Legacy Project in Memory of Benjamin Levick Sullivan z”l
📅 When: Sunday, April 27 | ⏰ 4:00PM - 5:30PM
📍 Where: SAR Academy
💙 Early Bird Pricing: $36 per two people (Price increases to $45 on April 22)
🔗 Register now: bit.ly/BakingForABetterWorld
This Legacy Project, sponsored by Janet Levick, is in memory of her nephew, Benjamin Levick Sullivan z”l. A portion of the proceeds will support Global Israel Alliance Widows of Warriors.
Perfect for all ages! Help spread the word—bring your family, invite your friends!
#BakingForABetterWorld #ChallahFairy #SARAcademy
🙌 What an incredible afternoon of connection—both on and off the ...basketball court!
Today, we had the honor of welcoming the JEM Lions Israeli basketball team—high school players from Jerusalem, Efrat, and Modiin—to SAR.
Before hitting the court, the JEM players, some with parents still serving, led us in Tehillim on the steps. Their voices united with ours in tefila for the safety of our chayalim and the return of our hostages.
Then, our 8th-grade boys’ team faced off against the JEM players in an exciting game!
💥The energy was electric, but what truly stood out was the deep sense of achdut.
Whether through tefilah or basketball, we are reminded that we stand together as one—even if they did beat us 47-32! 💙
📺 Watch the steps program at https://bit.ly/TefilotForIsraelWithJEMLions and 🏀 catch the game replay https://bit.ly/SARvsJEMLions.
Tefilot On the Steps with Special Guests: The JEM Lions
📢 Enjoy the next installment in our series spotlighting alumni whose ...journeys from SAR to their incredible accomplishments today—showcasing how our students carry the values of Torah, chesed, and advocacy into the broader world.
From SAR High School to Yeshivat Hakotel to MIT, Zack Duitz's journey has always been about learning and leadership. But after October 7th, his role on campus took on a whole new meaning.
As a student of AI and Decision Making at MIT, Zack (HS '19) found himself at the frontlines of advocacy—organizing counter-protests, meeting with administrators, and even creating an AI-powered tool to combat anti-Israel misinformation online.
Through resilience and action, Zack has been shifting the conversation, proving that innovation can be a powerful tool in the fight against misinformation and anti-Semitism.
💪🇮🇱 #SARImpact #LeadershipInAction #ChazakVEmatz
Meet Mishna Marathoner Judah!
#MishnaMarathonersMondaySpotlight ...#SARAcademy #MishnaYomit #ConsistencyConsistencyConsistency #2ADayGoesALongWay
SAR Academy’s very own PE/Movement Director, Jenny Horowitz, has written two ...incredible books to get kids moving, learning, and having fun!
📖 Brain Breaks for Kids: Recharging Minds, One Break at a Time – A must-have for teachers and parents, this book is packed with quick, engaging activities (5-20 min) to refresh and energize kids throughout the day. Purchase your copy on Amazon at https://a.co/d/7wvmdlb
🏃♂️ Let’s Get Moving: ABC’s of Movement – A fun, interactive A-Z guide that combines movement with learning, perfect for preschool and elementary kids! Purchase your copy on Amazon at https://a.co/d/0ePlVtb
Great resources for ELC & elementary teachers, coaches, camps, and parents—check them out and get your students moving! 🙌💡
#BrainBreaks #LetsGetMoving #SARAcademy #ActiveLearning
Sunday, March 30:
Ultimate Frisbee Tournament @ Van Cortlandt Park - ...beginning at 9:00am
Boys JV Soccer vs North Shore - 3:30pm
Monday, March 31:
Boys Varsity Soccer vs Ramaz @ SAR Academy - 8:00pm
Tuesday, April 1:
Girls JV & Varsity Soccer Doubleheader @ Frisch - beginning at 6:30pm
Boys JV & Varsity Soccer Doubleheader @ Kushner - beginning at 7:00pm
Girls Hockey vs Frisch - 7:15pm
Boys Volleyball @ TABC - 8:45pm
Wednesday, April 2:
Ultimate Frisbee vs Regis @ Van Cortlandt Park - 430pm
Thursday, April 3:
Boys Varsity Soccer vs Frisch - 8:00pm
Watch home games live at https://bit.ly/SARSting
Today we had the privilege of welcoming Dr. Effie Shoham, father of Staff ...Sergeant Yuval Shoham z”l, as we gathered on the steps to honor Yuval’s memory and draw strength from his father’s words. Yuval was tragically killed in Gaza this past December at just 22 years old. Our hearts remain with Oshrat and Effie, former members of Riverdale’s SAR Academy community, where Yuval was part of the third-grade class during the 2010-2011 school year. Yehi zichro baruch.
Now here’s a powerful story about one of our alumni who truly exemplifies ...what it means to turn values into action.
When Maya Ohrenstein (AC '19, HS '23) set out for her gap year at Midreshet Lindenbaum, she envisioned a year of learning. But after October 7, she felt a deep calling to help.
Maya devoted herself to supporting families of chayalim—caring for children, helping single parents navigate daily life, and simply being a steady, compassionate presence.
We are so proud to share a glimpse into Maya’s work, a reflection of the values ingrained in her at SAR, where chesed is more than an idea; it’s a way of life.
#SARstories #StrengthAndImpact #ChesedInAction
On the Steps with Special Guest Dr. Effie Shoham
