Learning at SAR
SAR is dedicated to the philosophy that every child possesses a divine spark, has unique worth as an individual, and should be encouraged to achieve according to his or her ability. Students are guided to take risks, to be creative, and to develop their academic skills. We believe learning happens both in and out of the classroom and open our students’ minds to history, literature, math, science, tefillah, gemara, and medinat yisrael – all through the lens of torah. Our learning environment promotes an open thinking, boundless energy, and a warm, inclusive atmosphere.
ELC
At the Early Learning Center (ELC), SAR’s school for children ages 2-6, we create a joyous and loving Jewish environment filled with experiential learning, passionate and nurturing teachers, Hebrew immersion, and STEAM-focused curricula.
Academy
In grades 1-8, we open our students’ minds to history, literature, math, science, tefillah, Medinat Yisrael–all through the lens of Torah. We nurture in our children the understanding that Torah informs who we are in all of our interactions, and how we hold ourselves in the world.
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High School
SAR High School is a co-educational Modern Orthodox yeshiva, dedicated to shaping thoughtful and caring young men and women with a deep commitment to, and as well as a deep concern for, the world around them.
Get ready for the Pre-Chanukah Boutique at SAR High School THIS SUNDAY, Read moreNovember 8! Explore a GREAT range of vendors offering clothing, home goods, jewelry, Judaica, toys, and more from 12 PM to 4 PM. Don’t miss out on the Safrut Workshop, raffle prizes, or delicious bites from our pop-up restaurants. See you there! ✨🕎
Calling all Super Readers! 📚
The SAR Academy Book Fair opens next Read moreweek, and we want to celebrate all the readers in our school community.
Does your child have a favorite book they’ve read multiple times? A reading spot nobody else is allowed to sit in? A character they talk about like a real friend? Tell us about them!
Check your email for details on how to share your Super Reader. We will spotlight students throughout Book Fair week, November 9 to 13.
Challah, flour, and a little time together.
Middle School parents andRead more students, join us this Wednesday, November 4, at 6:30 PM for a Beineinu Challah Bake with Mrs. Lauryn Weiser.
Beineinu means “between us.” It’s our Middle School series built around the moments parents and students can share, in learning, in fun, and as part of the SAR community.
Check your email to sign up!
Pajamas on, blankets ready 🍿
Gr. 1-5 Movie Night is this Motzaei Read moreShabbat at SAR HIGH SCHOOL!
🗓 Saturday night, November 7
🕕 Doors open 6:15 PM, movie starts 6:30 PM
📍 SAR High School
🎬 New movie: GOAT
Snacks will be served. Wear your PJs and bring a cozy blanket!
An adult should be present for every child who attends. Carpools and group supervision are welcome.
DON'T FORGET TO RSVP (check your email)!
See you there!
In case you missed it, a lot was going on at school last week. Swipe through Read moreour SAR Snapshot to catch up with us! 💙
Chesed Week at SAR was filled with kindness in action and the joy of doing goodRead more for others.
Big plays. Bigger purpose.
The Rubenstein Memorial JV Basketball TournamentRead more at SAR brings teams together for preseason competition and a shared commitment to supporting the children of Bet Elazraki in Israel.
Honoring the memory of Rabbi Jacob and Rebbetzin Deborah Rubenstein, we’re proud to carry their legacy forward through community, chesed, and the game we love.
Mandatory chill time: achieved.
Strikes, gutter balls, pizza, and Read moresome surprisingly intense teacher rivalries.
Shoutout to our 10th grade for showing us how it’s done.
In Parashat Vayera, Avraham and Sarah sit at the opening of their tent, Read morewatching for anyone who needs a meal or a place to rest. For Chesed Week, we built a tent of our own.
All week, students and family volunteers came through our Chesed Tent to give back. Students decorated tzedakah boxes, Chanukah cards for soldiers, and Cozy Cups for seniors; they stuffed teddy bears for ill children and wrote them birth certificates, packed Shabbos boxes, filled care packages for troops, wrapped flowers and chulent for families, and packed gear and wrote letters to soldiers in Israel. Every project will end up in someone else’s hands.
This year’s projects benefited:
The Ellie Ruby Foundation @ellierubyfoundation
Chesed 24/7 @chesed247
Riverdale Hatzalah @riverdalehatzalah
Jewish seniors, in partnership with the Bronx Jewish Community Council @bronxjcc and the Riverdale Y @riverdaleymywha
KCI Kosher Food Pantry bit.ly/supportKCI
Knock Knock Give a Sock @knockknockgiveasock
MSAWI @msawi36
Sharsheret @sharsheretofficial
Shiloh Israel Children’s Fund @sicf___
Smiles for the Kids @smilesforthekids
Boots for Israel @bootsforisrael
Tomchei Shabbos of Queens @tomcheishabbos_queens
Thank you to all our volunteers and to our teachers and Chesed Week team who built the tent and kept it full with acts of kindness. Shabbat shalom!
New York State Attorney General Letitia James visited school today as students Read morepacked care packages for U.S. soldiers ahead of Veterans Day, a Chesed Week project in partnership with the Major Stuart Adam Wolfer Institute.
She then spoke with students about the work of the Attorney General’s office and how it protects New Yorkers.
Thank you, Attorney General James, for spending time with our students and seeing their chesed and acts of kindness in action!
Our 10th graders had the privilege of meeting two wounded IDF soldiers through Read moreEl-Ami/El-Atzmi. Through videos and open conversation, the soldiers shared their experiences of injury and recovery, and the sources of strength they found along the way.
Their courage and resilience left a deep impression on our students, strengthening their gratitude for those who sacrifice so much for Am Yisrael and Medinat Yisrael.