Kfar Aza Awareness Campaign
March 11-18, 2024
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.
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)
Congratulations to SAR’s Envision Shakespeare team on their fantastic ...performance of Act I, Scene 1 of The Tempest!
A special shoutout to Ilan R. on winning the Best Actor Award for his portrayal of the Boatswain (pronounced Bosun).
Huge thanks to Ms. Miller and Ms. Edelman for the incredible support and guidance you give our students!
#onlyatthehive
Last week, the SAR High School Drama Society brought down the house with Clue: ...On Stage — a fast-paced, laugh-out-loud mystery full of twists, turns, and theatrical flair. Huge kudos to director Mr. Ben Tostado, the phenomenal cast, and the dedicated crew for delivering an unforgettable production filled with suspense, style, and sharp comedic timing. Bravo to all on a job brilliantly done! 👏🎭
#onlyatthehive
This week at the HIVE:
Sunday, April 6:
Boys Volleyball @ Frisch ...- 1:30pm
Boys Softball Doubleheader vs Hillel at 3:30pm and 5:00pm @ Fireman's Field in Oakhurst, NJ
Girls Softball Doubleheader:
Game 1 vs Ilan - 3:30pm @ Fireman's Field in Oakhurst, NJ
Game 2 vs Hillel - 5:00pm @ Saka Field
Girls Tennis vs Heschel @ Stadium Tennis - 5:00pm
Boys Tennis vs Heschel @ Stadium Tennis - 6:30pm
Monday, April 7:
Girls Hockey vs HANC - 7:30pm
Tuesday, April 8:
Frisbee vs Horace Mann @ Van Cortlandt - 5:30pm
Girls JV Soccer vs North Shore - 6:30pm
Boys Volleyball @ North Shore - 8:00pm
Boys Tennis vs MTA @ TCR - 8:00pm
Watch home games live at https://bit.ly/SARSting
Shabbat Shalom Sting Nation!!!
Am V’Ometz: Building Jewish Confidence Conference
Presented by Machon ...Siach at SAR High School and American Jewish Committee (AJC)
The Am V’Ometz: Building Jewish Confidence conference was a landmark event designed to empower our students and reinforce their confidence in their Jewish identity through education, skill-building, and meaningful dialogue. The conference brought together experts, from AJC's Center for Education Advocacy, community leaders, and SAR alumni activists to guide students on this important journey.
Students had the opportunity to engage in a series of sessions and hands-on workshops, diving deep into Jewish history and identity while developing essential advocacy skills like public speaking, editorial writing, and alliance-building.
A major highlight was the keynote conversation with Rabbi Tully Harcsztark, Founding Principal of SAR High School and Dean of Machon Siach, and American Jewish Committee (AJC) CEO, Ted Deutch. Together, they explored the current challenges and opportunities facing Jewish students today. Watch the keynote conversation here: https://youtu.be/3WbdY8txJAI
In a special effort to foster connections beyond SAR, Jewish students from Ethical Culture Fieldston School, Riverdale Country Day, and Horace Mann joined our 11th and 12th grade student ambassadors. The shared lunch and interactive programming helped unite students and inspire Jewish pride.
Rabbi Tully Harcsztark shared, "This conference was a crucial opportunity for our students to strengthen their Jewish identity and learn how to actively engage in advocacy. Partnering with AJC allowed us to provide them with the tools and confidence to proudly represent and support the Jewish community."
#onlyatthehive #itsnotjustwhatyoulearn #itswhoyoubecome @ajc.global @machonsiach Machon Siach @repteddeutch @lshawfrank Laura Shaw Frank AJC - American Jewish Committee
AJC CEO Ted Deutch Speaks with Rabbi Tully Harcsztark
Tefilot On the Steps with Special Guests: The JEM Lions
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
On the Steps with Special Guest Dr. Effie Shoham
Start your journey with SAR
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