New year. Fresh start. Same incredible Hive.

We’re buzzing into the... year with lots of ruach and plenty of Sting spirit! There’s so much to look forward to; new experiences, friendships, connections, and moments of growth. Here’s to a sweet start, dreaming big, and making this a year to BEE proud of.

#stingnation

Yesterday, our students and faculty gathered on the steps, as we do every year,... to make sure that distance in time does not become distance in meaning. While none of them can personally remember September 11, they understand the importance of not forgetting.

We were privileged to welcome Officer Montecino from our local precinct, reminding us of those who ran toward danger that day, and of the heroes who continue to protect us every day, making it possible for us to live freely, practice our religion openly, gather as a community, and feel safe.

We said Tehillim, prayed for the memory of all who perished, heard beautiful reflections from our students, and marked the enduring connection between the U.S. and Israel, praying for the safety of our American and Israeli soldiers.

Yehi zichram baruch. May the memories of all who were lost be a blessing.

A recording of the full program is available here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gOhItCYYxow

A sweet start to a great new year! 🍎🍯✨

Wishing the entire ...Sting Nation a Shana Tova U’Metukah!
#SAR5787 #stingnation

And just like that, the journey begins!

Our newest members of STING ...Nation officially kicked off their SAR High School experience at Freshman Orientation—connecting with classmates and meeting their teachers.

Welcome to the Hive, Class of 2030! We’re so excited to have you here! #sarhsclassof2030 #stingnation

The 2026-27 school year has officially kicked off and SAR Academy is buzzing ...again!

The ruach is palpable, and we are ready for an incredible year of learning, growing, and being together!

Welcome back! 🐝

As we welcomed our students back for a new school year, we gathered on the ...steps to honor and welcome Karina Ariev, who survived 477 days in Hamas captivity after being taken from the Nahal Oz base on October 7. Since her return, Karina has dedicated herself to advocating for the hostages and memorializing the 22 friends she lost that day.

Karina joined us alongside Ory Feld, a Nahal Brigade mortar platoon commander who served more than 400 days as a reservist, and Matan Falach, a Nahal Brigade combat soldier who was injured in close-range fighting in Gaza. Together, they represented The Nahal Way, a program supporting soldiers after discharge through healing retreats, reunification of combat teams in partnership with the IDF, and ongoing mental resilience support — helping chayalim find their way back.

They understand firsthand that for many soldiers, the emotional impact of combat begins only after they return home. The Nahal Way was created to fill that gap, providing a structured system to identify and support combat soldiers as they transition back to civilian life, ensuring they don’t have to face that journey alone.

Matan spoke with our 8th graders about Cheshbon Nefesh — self-reflection — and connected it to his own experience and his decision to put himself at risk to save the soldiers under his command.

Thank you to Karina, Ory, and Matan for spending our first day of school with us and reminding our students that there is still work to be done in healing, recovery, and supporting those who have sacrificed so much. 🇮🇱