Rabbi Sa’ar comes from a spiritual lineage which emphasizes religious activism. Since the 90’s, he has been involved in an array of social, communal, cultural, and educational endeavors of spiritual activism. He has worked and volunteered with many grassroots organizations, bringing his experience in NGO management and a Progressive, value-based spiritual approach.
Rabbi Sa’ar is currently involved in the following organizations:
Ha Phororo Youth Retreat Center
Ha Phororo is a spiritual and cultural haven located in the heart of nature near Hartbeespoort. It provides a nurturing environment for youth leadership, interfaith gatherings, and community transformation. Combining natural beauty with a spirit of learning and dialogue, Ha Phororo inspires creativity, growth, and meaningful human connection.
RUCORE
Rucore is a social enterprise connecting ecology with rural sustainability, operating Tlholego Eco-Village and learning centre. It collaborates globally, inspiring communities through mentorship and investment. Rucore promotes sustainable practices, respecting diversity, and co-creating solutions based on nature’s wisdom and human potential. Their goal is to foster a better quality of life and effective economic, social, and environmental systems by supporting sustainable livelihoods and community development in South Africa.
Rabbi Sa’ar is an impact investor in RUCORE and a member of Tlholego supports community. https://rucore.org.za/
Defend our Democracy movement
The Defend Our Democracy (DOD) movement is a civil society initiative formed in response to global and local threats to democracy and a need for active citizenry, particularly among younger generations. It was launched to address issues related to the quality of democracy, tackling state capture, political destabilization, and electoral reform in South Africa. DOD is committed to promoting civic activism, solidarity, and change by working with a diverse range of South African civil society groups, organized labor, business, faith-based and community organizations, academia, and the media. The movement’s mission is to revitalize and innovate democracy, emphasizing the importance of citizens taking an active role in shaping their country’s future. Rabbi Sa’ar is a member of DOD advisory board. https://defendourdemocracy.co.za/
