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There’s always something brewing at Senesh! From family programming to holiday celebrations to hosting the Jewish thinkers of our time — there's always an event that the larger Brooklyn community can come and enjoy. Check here for the latest updates, or better yet — sign up for emails:
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JPlay!
Big Jewish joy for our littlest community members. (For families with children ages 0–5)
JPlay! is where our youngest kids and their grownups come to sing, dance, craft, and play their way into Jewish joy and community. Each week features hands-on, play-based activities with a Jewish touch—plus snacks for the kids and coffee for the adults. With a rotating cast of warm, welcoming educators and partners, JPlay! offers a cozy, creative space to connect, celebrate, and grow together.
JFam!
Joyful Jewish experiences for families across Brooklyn (For Jewish families of all kinds, with activities best suited for kids up to age 10)
JFam! is your year-round hub for family-friendly Jewish programming across Brooklyn. We bring holidays, culture, and Shabbat moments to life with hands-on activities, music, food, and community connection.
- At JFam! Celebrations, we team up with amazing community partners to throw interactive, multi-station events for Jewish holidays and cultural moments. There’s even a JPlay! space where little ones can enjoy the fun at their own pace.
- Family Shabbat Series offers welcoming, come-as-you-are gatherings–whether it’s Friday evening, Havdalah, or other Shabbat-inspired moments. With music, rituals, crafts, cooking and kid-friendly bites, these gatherings help families connect, find joyful entry points into Jewish life, and invite you to make Shabbat your own.
Upcoming Events
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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!
Senesh in the Neighborhood
Come find us at partner and community events across Brooklyn.
9/7—Hakeves Hashisha Asar Family Concert
Hakeves Hashisha Asar Family Concert
A playful musical adventure for kids and families.
Sunday, September 7 | 10AM-12PM
The Senesh School | 342 Smith Street
Join us for a musical morning with Israel’s most popular children’s album ever, performed by local Brooklyn artists. Come enjoy good music, wonderful friends, great community and of course,tasty Burekas!, presented by Rishon BeYachad, IAC, and JAFI, and hosted at Senesh. Registration is nearing capacity and will close soon, so don’t miss out!
9/8—Parents League of New York 2025 Middle & High School Virtual Fair
Parents League of New York 2025 Middle & High School Virtual Fair
Monday, September 8 | 11:05-11:25AM
If you are applying to middle or high school for your child in NYC or the tri-state area, we know it can be overwhelming! That's why we're excited to present a virtual fair to help you find the best middle and high school for your family. Gather information about school philosophies, curricula, admissions procedures, and other key insights. The list includes traditional, progressive, special education, single-sex schools, and more!
10/9—Commemorating in Community: 10/7 Brooklyn Memorial Gathering
Commemorating in Community: 10/7 Brooklyn Memorial Gathering
Reflect, remember, and create together.
Thursday, October 9 | 6:30-8PM
Kane Street Synagogue | 263 Kane Street
Join us for a moving evening with Hashayara, an ensemble of gifted Israeli musicians from the Galilee, as they lead a journey of music and storytelling marking two years since October 7. The program will also feature local voices—cantors, musicians, and students from Brooklyn schools—coming together to honor the victims, strengthen communal solidarity, and affirm the values they held dear.
While adults attend the main program, Senesh is helping to lead a parallel children’s program as part of Wings of Hope, a global art initiative founded by the late Livnat Kutz of Kibbutz Kfar Azza. Children will transform recycled toys into a set of vibrant, oversized wings that symbolize resilience, remembrance, and hope. These wings will later be on display in our own Senesh Sukkah.
Senesh in the News
Head of School Nicole Nash Interviewed by the Lookstein Center
Apr 4, 2024
The Lookstein Center
Senesh 8th Graders Featured in "The Times of Israel"
Apr 1, 2024
The Times of Israel
Head of School Nicole Nash Receives Covenant Award
Nov 13, 2023
The Covenant Foundation
Head of School Nicole Nash and Board Chair Melissa Kushner on Openness & Belonging
Oct 25, 2023
Jewish Education Innovation Challenge Blog
Alum Jonah Bryfman '23 Shares Challenges of Secular Education in the Wake of October 7
Jan 14, 2025
NY Jewish Week
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