Last week, 25 SAR HS sophomores and four faculty members had an unforgettable time in the Wilderness of Fahnestock State Park.

The annual camping trip began with a amazing hike up Breakneck Ridge, aptly named for its steep cliffs and spectacular views. What an experience! From there, the group drove to the campsite in Fahnestock State Park. After setting up tents, they enjoyed a BBQ dinner cooked by Yoram Roschwalb, Laurie Popiel and beit midrash fellow Elana Perlow.

Following dinner, the students sat around a campfire and bonded with stories, singing and of course, marshmallows! It was an incredibly uplifting spiritual experience that ranks as a sophomore year highlight.

In the morning, students woke up and experienced davening in the wilderness, before packing up and heading back to SAR. The event was a memorable experience that was nothing short of epic. Students came as 25 individuals and left as a family. As Aaron Levitt said, “We should do this every week!”