Episodes

  • Opening Up: A conversation about the importance of resilience and grace in the face of difficulties with Sam Herreid
    Aug 31 2023

    Host: Rabbi Binyamin Krauss

    Ft: Sam Herreid

    This week, we welcomed back our teachers and introduced the theme of the year, "Reaching Out." In alignment with this theme, we had the privilege of engaging with Sam Herreid, an individual of exceptional talents and fortitude. He shared his journey, encompassing significant challenges that he handles with remarkable strength and composure. Sam's experiences provided valuable insights for our teachers and all of us, reminding us of the importance of resilience and grace in the face of difficulties.

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    41 mins
  • Opening Up: A conversation about SAR — now and then — with one of our founders, Rabbi Yitz Greenberg
    Jul 24 2023

    Host: Rabbi Binyamin Krauss

    Ft: Rabbi Yitz Greenberg

    To mark the 90th birthday of Rabbi Yitz Greenberg, one of the founders of SAR Academy,  Principal Rabbi Bini Krauss sat down with the author and advocate to discuss the early days of our institution and how we got to where we are today.   
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    49 mins
  • SAR Opens Up About Celebrating the Simcha of Adar with Our Young Children
    Mar 2 2023

    Host: Rabbi Binyamin Krauss

    Ft: Alana Gelnick and Dr. Shoshana Dachs

    Listen in as our host, Rabbi Binyamin Krauss, opens up about celebrating the simcha of Adar at SAR, with Alana Rifkin Gelnick (ELC Associate Principal) and Dr. Shoshana Dachs (ELC Psychologist).Join us as we discuss the excitement, and considerations, surrounding celebrating this joyous time with our young children.

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    25 mins
  • Teaching our Students to Love & Stand by Israel in the context of a Broader Cultural Discourse
    Nov 13 2022

    Host: Rabbi Binyamin Krauss

    Ft:Rabbi Tully Harcsztark and Dr. Rivka Press Schwartz

    We invite you to listen in as our host, Rabbi Binyamin Krauss, opens up about how we educate our students to love, celebrate, and stand by Israel, in the context of a broader cultural discourse, with guests Rabbi Tully Harcsztark and Dr. Rivka Press Schwartz of SAR High School.

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    44 mins
  • SAR Opens Up About The Handoff from School to Camp!
    Jun 20 2022

    Host: Rabbi Binyamin Krauss

    Ft:Alan Silverman and Jeremy Joszef

    Listen in as our host Rabbi Binyamin Krauss opens up with camp directors Alan Silverman (Camp Moshava IO) and Jeremy Joszef (Camp Morasha) about the importance of creating that educational, spiritual and experiential link between summer camp, school, and the home.

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    37 mins
  • Opening Up with SAR about Tuition Affordability and Education Reform
    May 17 2022

    Host: Rabbi Binyamin Krauss

    Ft: Maury Litwack

    We invite you to listen in as our host, Principal Rabbi Binyamin Krauss,
    opens up with guest Maury Litwack,  Executive Director of Teach Coalition, a project of the Orthodox Union, about the organization’s mission for quality and more affordable nonpublic schools through advocacy and grassroots activism.

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    28 mins
  • SAR Opens Up About the Value Proposition: The Cost of Jewish Education
    Mar 3 2022

    Host: Principal Rabbi Binyamin Krauss

    ft: SAR President Jack Bendheim and Executive Director Debra May

    SAR President Jack Bendheim and Executive Director Debra May open up with our host, principal Rabbi Binyamin Krauss about school tuition and the costs of Jewish education.

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    30 mins
  • Opening Up with SAR about Vaccination & Variants
    Dec 3 2021

    Host: Rabbi Binyamin Krauss 

    Ft: Dr. Teena Lerner and Dr. Josh Milner

    Our host Rabbi Binyamin Krauss opens up about Omicron, vaccination, the effects on school and kids, and planning for the future, with esteemed medical advisors Dr. Teena Lerner and Dr. Josh Milner.

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    36 mins