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

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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/

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🌿 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!

🏒 🥅 Big shoutout to these 6th graders, 9 of the 14 players on their NY ...Ice Cats team, who are absolutely dominating the ice! ❄️

The NY Ice Cats is a tri-state league that gives Shabbat-observant kids the opportunity to play competitive ice hockey while staying true to their values.

Rabbi Krauss had the chance to congratulate these players who recently won a Boston tournament (the same day Team USA won Olympic gold!) and also took home the Hudson Valley Hockey League championship. ⛸️

On the ice, they’re showing teamwork and grit. Off the ice, they’re building friendships, connecting with students from other day schools, and demonstrating real dedication.

We’re so proud to see them thriving in a program that brings together skill, values, and community.

👏 Way to go!

Read more about @nyicecats at: jewishlink.news/making-space-on-the-ice-how-the-ice-cats-built-a-jewish-hockey-community/.

💪🏽 🇮🇱 On Purim morning, our students had the incredible privilege ...of welcoming Major @sagidovev, Founder & CEO of @houseof.heroes, and @omri_rozenblit, an IDF officer who lost his leg in combat but whose strength and determination are so inspiring he’s now starring on The Amazing Race!

House of Heroes helps wounded soldiers rebuild body and spirit through martial arts, therapy, and community support. Our students watched Sagi and Omri demonstrate Krav Maga, and even got to train alongside them, learning firsthand about courage, perseverance, and teamwork.

Purim reminds us that unity and strength sustain a people, and seeing these values in action, especially at a time like this, was an unforgettable experience for our students...a vivid reminder of our connection to all of Am Yisrael.

🎥 Check link in bio for SAR Live and watch the full morning program.

Joining community leaders and clergy, Megan H., Jonah S., and Ariel B. traveled... to City Hall to support City Council Speaker Julie Menin, Councilman Eric Dinowitz, and the Committee to Combat Hate at a crucial hearing on protecting schools and houses of worship from harassment and intimidation. The bills presented are part of Speaker Menin’s Five-Point Plan to Combat Antisemitism and serve as a strategic response to the troubling protests that have taken place outside of shuls since October 7. Written by Councilman Dinowitz in close partnership with the NYPD, the legislation aims to safeguard freedom of speech and the right to assembly while ensuring communities can gather and worship peacefully. Thank you to Ms. Davida Amkraut for mentoring our SAR High School Jewish Advocacy Club!

🎉 This Adar was one for the books… and we’re still recovering!

...We kicked off on Rosh Chodesh with chagigot and magic shows, followed by Shabbat at SAR Day, our Topsy Turvy carnival, pony rides, and even a silent DJ! 🐴🎩🩰

As Purim approached, Adar Madness took over! Students rocked funky socks & silly hats, twirled in tie-dye and tutus, cheered in school spirit gear, rocked Anything But a Backpack, and enjoyed sweet treats from Rita’s Ices. 🍦🎪 We also marked a meaningful Power of Words Day, coming together as a school community.

The fun culminated with Purim yesterday.. Megillah readings were led by MS students, faculty, and parents, and our students gave Matanot L’Evyonim before heading home to continue celebrating the chag with their families.

💛💙 Our students really embraced the joy of Adar! And now...the countdown to Pesach begins!

What an incredible Purim @ The Hive! Thank you @zushamusic for an epic ...night!!🎭🪩 Special thank you for @sarhsparentassociation for making this night possible!

Members of the SAR Finance Club had the opportunity to visit the Bloomberg ...Corporate Offices today in New York City, organized by Senior Josh L. The members of the club were able to learn about the emerging trends in financial technology. The student were hosted by SAR Alumni Charles Dabbah, HS ‘17. The students asked thoughtful questions about the ever changing landscape of business with the growth of AI.