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, Mar 11, 2026
6:30 - 8:00PM
Wednesday, Apr 15, 2026
6:30 - 8:00PM
Rikud Brooklyn
Israeli Dance Israeli Dance Spring Semester 2026
Wednesday, Apr 22, 2026
5:30 - 7:30PM
Yom Ha’atzmaut Family Mesibah
The biggest Yom Ha'atzmaut celebration in Brooklyn is back!
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