Smiles, stories, and sweet moments! Yesterday, grandparents, grand-aunts, and ...grand-uncles joined us this morning for a joyous Purim celebration at our Join the Joy ELC Grandparents Day—complete with a magical Hebrew play performed by our incredible Ivrit faculty, heartfelt songs, and, of course, delicious hamantashen!

Did you know 90% of Israeli businesses are small to medium-sized?

Our... 5th-8th grade students learned about this and the power of interest-free loans through an engaging program with SparkIL, an innovative platform that empowers individuals to support struggling small Israeli businesses.

Afterward, each student selected a business to support with a $36 impact loan provided by SparkIL, helping entrepreneurs in Israel overcome the challenges they've faced since October 7.
Now, parents, it’s your turn to make a difference!

Join us in supporting Israeli entrepreneurs—let's make this a school-wide movement!

Visit www.SparkIL.org to make your loan today.

Meet Mishna Marathoners Eliezer & Morah Yali!

...#MishnaMarathonersMondaySpotlight #SARAcademy #MishnaYomit #ConsistencyConsistencyConsistency #2ADayGoesALongWay

We are excited to invite you to contribute to two meaningful initiatives this ...Purim! 🎉

1️⃣ Order Mishloach Manot for our dedicated faculty and staff to express our appreciation for their hard work and commitment.

2️⃣ Help us support the families of Congregation Sons of Israel of the Bronx, a shul that serves 80 families and provides Shabbat meals and essential relief to elderly congregants in need. Your donation of Matanot L’evyonim will directly help those in need within the community. ❤️

Please visit saracademy.org/parent-association-mishloach-manot-5785/ to contribute.

Thank you in advance for your generosity and support! 🙏✨

#MishloachManot #MatanotLeEvyonim #Purim2025

On Power of Words day, we reflect on the profound impact our words have on the ...world around us. In memory of Matthew Fenster z"l, we come together year to year to remind ourselves of the importance of Shmirat Lashon – guarding our speech.

Matt's legacy challenges us to remember that every conversation, whether casual or serious, carries weight.

Together, we commit to not just avoiding lashon hara, harmful speech, but also actively choosing words that uplift.

Mazal tov, Kitot 1V & 1W on receiving your siddurim! It was a privilege to ...gather with families as we celebrated our first graders’ dedication and preparation which were evident as they performed their First Grade Siddur Play, filled with beautiful songs and heartfelt moments. 🎤

The theme of the play, “ואני תפילה” (I am prayer), came alive as each child reflected on a word they daven for, creating individual artwork to build a stunning wall of tefilot on stage.

We hope today marks just the beginning of a meaningful connection between our first graders and their siddurim.

#SiddurPlay #Tefilah

Today was our 15th annual Power of Words Day, a day filled with meaningful ...reflection, activities, and conversations about the importance of shmirat halashon – guarding our speech. Together, we explored how our spoken and written words have the power to build or break, heal or hurt.

Inspired by Matt Fenster, z"l, an SAR parent whose courageous battle with illness taught us all the value of using words for good, this day challenged us to think carefully about the impact of our words. Matt, who was passionate about avoiding lashon hara, encouraged us to always speak with kindness and integrity, and we continue to honor his memory by carrying this lesson forward.

A special thank you to Dr. Jennifer Fenster for her beautiful and inspiring lessons with our students. Her guidance and presence always makes this day even more meaningful. We are deeply grateful for her role in organizing this impactful event.

Today included meaningful activities like bracelet-making and cross-grade learning where students from all grades came together to symbolize their commitment to positive speech and building one another up.

May we continue to be inspired by Matt's legacy and use our words to bring healing, connection, and kindness to those around us. 💙

#PowerOfWords #SARPowerOfWordsDay #ShmiratHalashon

Our students brought some serious spirit to school yesterday for Jersey Day as ...the Adar celebrations continue! 🎉