SAR in Riverdale marks a dark day

The Salanter Akiba Riverdale High School and Academy marked the first anniversary of Oct. 7 by reaffirming the school’s commitment to supporting Israel.

The day began with assemblies in both the High School and Academy that heard from Riverdale Rep. Ritchie Torres. He said that peace would be possible only when Israel is safe from genocidal enemies intent on repeating Oct. 7.

•SAR Academy alumna Abby Marcus told ninth graders how she helped collect money and army gear — financing an estimated $2.5-million in goods and filling move than 800 duffle bags — to aid IDF solidiers.

•Tenth graders heard SAR parent Rachael Klein discuss Boots for Israel. She led an effort to send more than 60,000 pairs of boots to IDF soldiers.

•Eleventh graders were moved by the stories of SAR parent Esther Sperber who’s been involved in the Hostages and Missing Families Forum.

•Seniors traveled to Manhattan to participate in a ceremony at the UN.