Opening UP: Recent Episodes
SAR Academy
Opening Up: SAR Academy’s community-centered platform for open and meaningful conversations about Jewish education
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Host: Rabbi Binyamin Krauss
Ft: Sharon Richter
Together they “open up” about their own families’ Chanukah experiences and share unique ideas on how to connect and provide meaning to this special holiday.