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.
60%
of Senesh students receive some tuition assistance
30%
of Senesh students come from a home where one or both parents identify as Israeli
1:15
Teacher to student ratio
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
Thursday, May 1, 2025
5:30 - 7:30PM
Yom Ha’atzmaut Family Mesibah
Celebrate Israel’s 77th Birthday with families from across Brooklyn!
Friday, Jun 6, 2025
5:30 - 7:30PM
Pride Family Shabbat
Join us for a warm and welcoming Friday evening gathering as we mark the start of Pride Month with a joyful and inclusive Shabbat celebration!
Ongoing
Shorashim Brooklyn: Rooting Jewish Family Values
New Jewish Learning Program for Brooklyn Parents
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