Choose a school below to learn more about learning at SAR, both in and out of the classroom.
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.
Learn MoreThrowback to this time last week… THE BEST SCHOOLWIDE SHABBATON! ...🎡🎢🕯️🍞🥳
Our Model UN team competed at JCYMUN (Jewish Canadian Youth Model UN) in ...Montreal, representing a range of countries and debating a wide range of issues. Mazal tov to the entire team and to the 13 students that won awards in their committees!
What does it mean not just to live in a democracy, but to help build and ...sustain it? And what does that responsibility look like for Jews today? 🇺🇸🇮🇱
At our Am V’Ometz Conference, students explored these questions through texts, conversations, and workshops with civic leaders and educators deeply engaged in the democratic process. Throughout the day, students heard from panelists, participated in workshops, and gathered for a schoolwide assembly, learning from leaders who model what it means to be an engaged Jew in a democratic society.
Thank you to our many guest speakers who helped facilitate meaningful conversations with our students and served as powerful role models: Eva Wyner Rosen, Justin C. Brasch, Elie Friedman, Tessa Veksler, Yishai Schwartz, Miriam Rosenbaum, Audi Hecht, Tamara Tweel, Aaron Dorfman, Akiva Shapiro, Charlie Savenor, and our own teachers.
A special thank you to our keynote speaker, Yishai Schwartz (AC ‘04, HS ‘08), who spoke about “From SAR to DOJ: Leadership, Integrity, and Jewish Tradition” in conversation with Dr. Rivka Schwartz.
Each session reflected the unique roles these leaders play in civic life and offered students concrete ways to get involved and become active, responsible citizens in both the American and Jewish spheres.
The message they left with was clear: get involved!
🎭✨Our third graders brought history to life at SAR’s Annual Wacky Wax ...Museum! From founding fathers and inventors to athletes and entertainers, students stepped into character with amazing costumes, props, and performances. Guests read signs, triggered actions, and watched the exhibits come to life. We heard inspiring messages, for example, Audrey Hepburn urged us to “always take action,” and Neil Armstrong reminded us that “one small step can take you to amazing places.” Months of research, writing, and practice made this event unforgettable. Kol hakavod to our third graders for inspiring us all! 🌟
Yesterday, Rabbi Krauss joined advocates from across New York in Albany to meet... with state senators, assembly members, and Governor Kathy Hochul!
They spoke up for what our students and schools need most — strong security funding, fully supported school lunch programs, expanded STEM, and New York joining the Educational Opportunity Act to unlock federal resources for nonpublic schools.
Thank you to @teachcoalition_official and CEO Sydney Altfield for their leadership.
Don't miss Rabbi Krauss' conversation with @sydddakidd about the importance of this kind of engagement with legislators. You can listen to the full discussion on our podcast, Opening Up.
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NEW EPISODE ALERT!
Tune in to SAR’s Opening Up podcast as Sydney ...Altfield of Teach Coalition and Rabbi Krauss discuss advocacy and community engagement...just as their delegation heads to Albany for the Teach NYS Leadership Mission.
Hear how civic engagement and community voices influence policy, secure funding, and support Jewish and nonpublic education. Sydney shares how Teach Coalition is expanding STEM, arts, and music programs, ensuring mandated services are fully funded, and addressing tuition challenges, showing the real impact thoughtful advocacy can have in schools and at the State Capitol.
🎧 Listen wherever you find your podcasts: bit.ly/OpenUpSAR
The highlight of the year: Schoolwide Shabbaton! An unforgettable weekend where... the entire Sting Nation came together to celebrate Shabbat 🐝🤩
We kicked off our Schoolwide Shabbaton with an amazing morning at Nickelodeon ...Universe in American Dream. It was the perfect way to start the weekend! 🎢✨🐝
Step into Pesach with our Hands-On Matzah Factory Experience at SAR Academy - ...THIS SUNDAY!
Join us for an unforgettable, interactive experience where you’ll roll, shape, and bake your very own hand-made Kosher 18-minute Shmurah Matzot to use at your Sedarim and throughout Pesach.
Sunday, March 15
Time Slots:
10:00–11:00 AM
11:30 AM–12:30 PM
1:00–2:00 PM
3:00–4:00 PM
4:30–5:30 PM
6:00–7:00 PM
$25 per person
Come experience the tradition firsthand while supporting our student matzah-making initiative.
Sign up or support:
saracademy.org/sar-matzah-factory/
Spots are limited — reserve yours today!
🌿 In Gan Ilan, our 4th graders welcomed their grandparents for a special ...intergenerational Pesach planting experience as we prepared for Chag HaAviv, the Festival of Spring. We explored how karpas on the Seder plate represents renewal and rebirth after winter’s darkness, much like Yetziat Mitzrayim marked new life after hardship, and discussed the different vegetables families use based on their traditions.
Together we planted parsley microgreens...“nature’s fast food”...while reflecting on Hashem’s charge of l’ovdah u’l’shomrah, to work and to guard the land.
It was a beautiful celebration of Torah, springtime growth, and family connection, and we can’t wait for their homegrown karpas to appear on their Seder tables!
Episode 21 - The Markdown Mensch - Parashat Ki Tisa
