
Amplifying the Kfar Aza Story
of Survival and Courage
March 11-18, 2024
The Ades Family
is just one of 340 Kfar Aza households now bearing the burden of evacuation and great financial distress after already surviving unimaginable atrocities
on October 7th.
They are now refugees in their own country.
Hear their story of courage and resilience in the face of great loss and destruction.

Our Kfar Aza Connection
Meet the Ades Family
When we met Amit and Tomer during the SAR Solidarity Mission to Israel in November, their story of courage profoundly touched us. After surviving unimaginable atrocities as terrorists besieged and destroyed their home, murdering their neighbors and loved ones, they are now refugees in their own country. It quickly became clear to us that it was important that we help them, not only in amplifying their story of survival, which only began October 7th, but also in supporting them in their current plight as just one of 7,000 displaced households facing significant financial distress and an uncertain future.
Upcoming Events
Telling their story

SAR Israel Solidarity Mission (November 2023)

SAR Israel Solidarity Mission (November 2023)

Kfar Aza

SAR Community Visits Kfar Aza (February 2024)

Kfar Aza (February 2024)
We come from SAR, a school that encouraged creativity, taught us humility and to own and mold our own Jewish identityRebecca Sichel, Alumni 2013

After having spent eight years there, one can confidently say that he or she received an outstanding Jewish education.Liana Katz

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 pleasure of welcoming nearly 60 grandparents to our monthly ...SARts Lunchtime Showcase, where they enjoyed student performances and creative presentations alongside their grandchildren.
Our guests also heard from Rabbi Tully Harcsztark, Founding Principal & Dean of Machon Siach, who shared exciting updates about SAR’s Capital Campaign and our upcoming student empowerment conference, Am V'Ometz: Building Jewish Confidence, in collaboration with American Jewish Committee (AJC), taking place on April 1st.
Thank you to all the grandparents who joined us today! We look forward to continuing to build the SAR community, לדור לדור. #onlyatthehive
Tomorrow - SARts Lunchtime Showcase!
The SAR Science Olympiad team brought home the 🏆 Championship Trophy at the ...Yeshiva League Science Olympiad!
With over 150 students from 11 Jewish high schools competing in 12 events, our team took 1st place in four events and 2nd place in four events—a true testament to their hard work, intelligence, and dedication.
Huge yasher koach to our incredible students and a big thank you to the Science Department, especially Dr. Feng and Ms. Auerbach, for their guidance and support.
Way to go!
Each member of the team played a critical role in securing the trophy for the team.
Elijah R., Audrey A., Daniel S., Asher W., Aryeh H., Abby G., Eytan R., Rowen H., Aron K., Aderet B., Tovah S., Jordanna G., Adeev C., Amalia G., Jed S.
Below are the medal winners for the individual events.
🥇 Gold Medals
• Botany - Rowen H., Asher W.
• Dynamic Planet - Daniel S., Abby G.
• Entomology - Jed S., Asher W.
• Microbe Mission - Abby G., Aron K.
🥈 Silver Medals
• Codebusters - Aron K., Adeev C., Audrey A.
• Ecology - Aryeh H., Amalia G.
• Road Scholar - Daniel S., Elijah R.
• Write It Do It - Amalia G., Aderet B.
Let's Go Sting! #onlyatthehive
This week at the HIVE:
Tuesday, March 25:
Girls Varsity Soccer @ ...Ramaz - 6:00pm
Boys Varsity Soccer @ TABC - 7:45pm
Wednesday, March 26:
Girls Hockey @ Kushner - 7:45pm
Thursday, March 27:
Girls JV & Varsity Soccer Doubleheader vs Frisch starting @ 6:30pm
Watch Home Games Live: https://bit.ly/SARSting
SAR High School Wins 1st Place at HAFTR Yeshiva League Model Congress! 🏆
...
Our team took home 1st place overall school, showcasing incredible skill and dedication! A huge mazal tov to all participants, especially our individual award winners:
2nd Place Overall: Shmuly N.
3rd Place Overall: Mia B.
1st in Committee: Ori M., Jolie W., Shefa S., Mali G.-K.
2nd in Committee: Andrew H., Jack L.
#onlyatthehive
SAR High school celebrated Pi Day today during lunch time with a celebration in... the lobby which included ice-cream pies and other circular treats, a Buffons demonstration and derivation of Pi, math challenge with the digits 3 ,1 and 4, Pi battles, Pi tattoos, Pie face, a photo booth and of course a recitation of the digits of Pi contest. Below are the top reciters from each grade. Kol Hakavod to everyone who participated!
9th grader Asher F. with 323 digits
10th grader Sammy B. with 71 digits
11th grader Lauren B.with 37 digits
12th grader David H. with 90 digits
#onlyatthehive
This week at the Hive:
Sunday, March 16:
Boys Varsity Soccer vs ...JEC - 4:00pm
Monday, March 17:
Girls Varsity Soccer @ Kushner - 6:30pm
Girls Hockey @ HAFTR - 7:30pm
Tuesday, March 18:
Boys JV & Varsity Soccer @ Ramaz - 1st game @ 7:00pm
Thursday, March 20:
Girls Varsity Soccer @ Heschel - 6:00pm
Boys JV Soccer @ DRS - 6:30pm
Watch Home Games Live: https://bit.ly/SARSting
STING NATION + @eitankatz = an EPiC PURIM at the HIVE! פורים שמח ...#onlyatthehive
Yesterday, SAR High School and Machon Siach hosted This Too Is Torah: Teaching ...Jewish Sexual Ethics, a one-day conference bringing together educators from 17 different schools to explore how we can approach this crucial topic with kedusha and clarity.
With diverse voices from across the Modern Orthodox community, we engaged in meaningful discussions on how to navigate conversations around sex, the body, ethics, and halakha while upholding our shared Torah values. The conference also highlighted the incredible work of Ms. Shuli Taubes, who developed an interdisciplinary curriculum and published This Too Is Torah: Teaching Jewish Sexual Ethics.
Through thoughtful dialogue and collaboration, we are working toward best practices for guiding our students as they grow into young adults.
Mazal Tov to Hadar G. (11th grade) on winning a Silver Key in Poetry at the ...2025 Scholastic Art and Writing Awards for her poem "On Display"! Hadar originally wrote and performed this piece at the Yeshiva League Poetry Slam hosted at SAR in November. With over 14,800 submissions from 2,500 students across NYC, this is an incredible achievement! #onlyatthehive
This week at the HIVE:
Tuesday, March 11:
Boys JV Soccer @ ...Frisch
Ice Hockey: NYCHL Championship vs TABC at 8:45pm - American Dream
Wednesday, March 12:
Girls JV Soccer vs Maayanot - 6:00pm
Watch Home Games Live: https://bit.ly/SARSting
Sting Nation’s Most Epic Schoolwide Shabbaton Ever! #onlyatthehive
SAR students proudly represented Sweden and Bosnia & Herzegovina at YUNMUN!... Our delegates tackled global issues, engaged in diplomacy, and built strong coalitions in their committees.
Mazal Tov to the entire team and special congratulations to Sophie H, Sophie G, Doni M, Eli B, and Zoe M for winning awards in their committees! #OnlyAtTheHive
Congratulation to SAR Mock Trial team on their third win of the season! In a ...competitive, exciting trial, SAR defeated The Trinity School and now moves on to the next stage of the tournament. Kol Hakavod to the entire team for their hard work and well-earned accomplishments! 🧑⚖️👩⚖️⚖️🥇#onlyatthehive
A Letter from the Principal
Dear Friend,
Learning that takes place at SAR is
predicated on the understanding that all children possess a divine spark,
that they all have a unique contribution to make to this world, and that
they will perform their best when they are joyfully engaged as active and
confident learners. SAR’s open architecture, both physical and
philosophical, promotes open thinking, boundless energy, and a warmth that
radiates.
Our students feel confident about themselves, about their questions, and about their achievements, both academic and social. Their confidence, in turn, transforms their schooling from a passive understanding to living ownership of the work and learning they enjoy every day.
We emphasize relationships, in which all members of the school, students and faculty alike, interact in ways that reflect respect, collaboration, and a shared commitment to Torah and mitzvot.
Here we live Judaism. We care for one another and for our school community, and we accept our responsibilities as world citizens as we challenge each other to grow every day. We invite you to come and experience SAR for yourself, and observe our commitment to helping students move beyond their comfortable limits as they grow as learners and human beings.

A Letter from the Principals
Dear Friend,
Upon walking through the open air spaces of SAR High School, one immediately senses the warmth, vibrancy and inspiration that permeate the building. One is greeted by smiling faces, students happy to come each day to learn Torah and general studies with teachers, administration and staff who love, respect and care for them deeply. The spirit of inquiry and exploration is infectious. The SAR High School environment is one that promotes deep learning and growth along with a spirit of joy, respect and care for each other.
We are so proud to be a mission driven, coeducational Modern Orthodox yeshiva high school. SAR High School is committed to creating a community of learners dedicated to shaping thoughtful and caring young men and women with a deep commitment to Torah and mitzvot as well as a deep concern for the world around them. At SAR, we believe that Torah shapes how we see the world and how we see the world informs our understanding of Torah. A spirit of critical inquiry merges with profound respect and dedication for halakhic practice and Jewish values.
Advisory, Beit Midrash fellows, grade meetings, shabbatonim – and a rich array of curricular and co-curricular programming – provide students with many opportunities to find their voice and explore their passions and talents outside the classroom. SAR High School is committed to helping students move beyond their comfortable limits as they grow as learners and human beings.
We hope that you enjoy visiting our website. Better yet, come visit us. We look forward to welcoming you in person to SAR High School.

Rabbi Tully Harcsztark and Rabbi Jonathan Kroll