Machon Siach empowers teachers to be thought leaders through meaningful exploration of topics in Modern Orthodox education.

Faculty Beit MidrashOur Faculty Beit Midrash provides opportunities for practical and collaborative learning on important issues in these areas of Jewish education.

Educational ProjectsFaculty learning and writing serve as the basis for practical and action research projects in Jewish education.

Community ProgramsOur programs are designed to include parents and young adults in the conversations generated by our faculty work and action research.

The Grand Conversation

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Election Season at SAR High School – A conversation with Rabbi Jonathan Kroll, Principal and Dr. Rivka Press Schwartz, Associate Principal Featuring Rabbi Shmuel Hain, Dr. Rivka Press Schwartz, and Rabbi Jonathan Kroll

“On this special episode of the Grand Conversation, Rabbi Shmuel Hain hosts a discussion with Rabbi Jonathan Kroll and Dr. Rivka Press Schwartz about the upcoming presidential election. In this polarized moment, how has SAR High School tried to foster an environment where all members of our community, staff and students, can engage in political discussion with civility and respect?

Transcript Notes: Election Education: A Presidential election provides an opportunity for our students to explore important issues that affect the future of our country. While the political theater is often full of divisiveness we believe that our students can engage issues civilly and with deep respect for each other. A committee of staff members is coordinating educational programming for our students over the course of the next few months. During in-service we shared this draft of an affirmative set of principles that guide the way we as a community approach the election.”

Posted November 1, 2024 & Featuring Rabbi Shmuel Hain, Dr. Rivka Press Schwartz, and Rabbi Jonathan Kroll

Belda Kaufman Lindenbaum z”l

Our Legacy

Machon Siach is named in loving memory of Belda Kaufman Lindenbaum z”l, an advocate for serious women’s learning, addressing the plight for agunot, and women’s leadership in the Jewish community.

Read about her life and her legacy →

Upcoming Events

Mon
December 2, 2024

Exploring the Exodus Narrative – Makom B’Siach Cohort 8 Session 3

In this class, we will examine the story of our origins as a nation and consider the layers of leadership within the core story.
Mon
December 2, 2024

Social Development Strategy – GGC Cohort 4.2 Session 1

The session will introduce the Social Development Strategy to parents, provide them with a data portrait of our community, and invite them to consider their deepest hopes for their children and think about how we get there.
Wed
December 4, 2024

Learning Refusal Skills- GGC Cohort 4.1 Session 4

This session invites the students to come learn refusal skills: how to say no when invited to participate in trouble, while holding onto valued friendships.