GUARDIAN CIRCLE: LEADING WITH COMPASSION & CONVICTION This academic year, over 1635 students are experiencing the learning, programs, and values that make the SAR journey unique and special. Since SAR’s inception, the school has become known for a special warmth, and remarkable אוירה, where Torah values and a strong connection to Medinat Yisrael is at […]Read More

Mission Statement SAR High School is a Modern Orthodox co-educational community of learners dedicated to: In order to shape an environment of discourse and action in which Torah inspires respect, obligation and aspiration, we commit ourselves to teach and create programs which further the following religious educational goals: שמירת המצות – Halakhic ObservanceMake halakhic practice […]Read More

(left to right): Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson, SAR Academy Principal, Rabbi Binyamin Krauss, Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark; Congressman Ritchie TorresOn a solemn Friday morning at the Salanter Akiba of Riverdale Academy in Bronx, New York, a day when some schools considered closing due to threats of violence, a powerful display of […]Read More

Academy Administration Rabbi Binyamin Krauss (AC’84), Principal Rabbi Binyamin Krauss has served as the Principal of SAR Academy since 2005. He has a degree in Philosophy from Yeshiva University and received Rabbinic Ordination from the Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary. He served as Vice President of The Ronald S. Lauder Foundation from 1999-2005. Based in […]Read More

We welcomed Adar II at SAR Academy with daily activities and events intertwining moments of celebration with opportunities to deepen our connection to Israel. We celebrated Rosh Chodesh with musical Hallel echoing throughout the building and special chagigot filled with song and dance. Students leaned into the joyous spirit of Adar, dressing up in tutus, […]Read More

HS Letter Dear Friends, 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 […]Read More