Live with conviction.|Find your community.|Learn with joy.
About UsWho we are
Walk through the doors of Senesh and you’ll find an open and inclusive Jewish day school, where K-8 students from all different backgrounds are growing into ever more curious, kind, and confident people.
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Our Values
Kindness
Chesed – חסד
We treat each other with respect and strive to demonstrate compassion and empathy.
Openness
Elu v’Elu – אלו ואלו
We seek to understand and welcome diverse ideas and perspectives.
Belonging
Shayachut – שייכות
We create a culture that honors the dignity and self worth of each person.
Responsibility
Areivut – ערבות
We support the well-being of others in our community, the Jewish people, and the world around us.
Perseverance
Hatmadah – התמדה
We approach learning as a continuous journey and persist through challenges.
By the numbers
Senesh is committed to building a vibrant and diverse community that reflects the rich mosaic of Jewish life in New York City.
225
K-8 Enrollment
12-15
Average Class Size
30
Zip Codes Represented
As an Israeli family that has recently moved to NYC, we found a warm ‘home away from home’ at Senesh, with a rich curriculum, true bilingual studies, and a community that embraces and supports students through any transition. We feel very lucky to have found this school.
Sharon, Senesh Parent
Ongoing
JPlay!
Big Jewish joy for our littlest community members. (For families with children ages 0–5)
Wednesday, Oct 22, 2025
9:00 - 10:00AM
Lower School Virtual Open House
Discover the Joy of Learning at Senesh!
Wednesday, Nov 5, 2025
6:00 - 7:00PM
Middle School Virtual Open House
Learn How Students Live with Conviction at Senesh!
Sunday, Nov 16, 2025
10:00 - 12:00PM
Multicultural Fall Family Fest
Come out for a fun celebration of global Jewish diversity with interactive activities, music, art, and food—brought together by a variety of organizations sharing the joy of Jewish cultures with families.
Wednesday, Dec 3, 2025
9:00 - 10:00AM
All-School Virtual Open House
Find Your Community at Senesh!
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The Senesh Experience