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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
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!
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
6:00 - 7:00PM
Don't Feed the Lion: Raising Courageous Kids
Join us for a powerful, family-centered conversation with Don’t Feed the Lion co-author Bianna Golodryga in dialogue with writer, performer, and audiobook narrator Abby Sher, featuring a special video message from Israeli journalist and co-author Yonit Levi.
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