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What's Happening at Senesh?
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.
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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
View Our Community CalendarWednesday, Sep 30, 2026
6:00 - 8:30PM
Recharging Israel Education: Courage, Clarity, and Commitment in a Post-October 7 World
Join Senesh and community partners for an inspiring evening exploring the future of Israel education in a post-October 7 world and the opportunities to reimagine how we engage the next generation.
Wednesday, Oct 14, 2026
9:00 - 10:00AM
October Virtual Open House
Discover the Joy of Learning at Senesh!
Monday, Oct 12, 2026
10:00 - 12:00PM
Middle School Discovery Day
Experience the Learning. Meet the People. Feel the Community.
Sunday, Oct 18, 2026
3:00 - 5:00PM
Lower School Senesh Discovery Day
Experience the Learning. Meet the People. Feel the Community.
Wednesday, Nov 4, 2026
6:00 - 7:00PM
November Virtual Open House - Middle School
Learn How Students Live with Conviction at Senesh!
Friday, Dec 4, 2026
9:00 - 10:00AM
December Virtual Open House
Find Your Community at Senesh!
Ongoing
JPlay!
Big Jewish joy for our littlest community members. (For families with children ages 0–5)
Senesh in the Neighborhood
Come find us at partner and community events across Brooklyn.
October 3 | Simchat Torah Across Brooklyn
Grand Army Plaza
Join Senesh and Jewish organization from across Brooklyn for our borough's 15th annual opportunity to rejoice, sing, and dance with sacred scrolls.
Schedule:
- 8PM: Ma’ariv - evening prayer service begins
- 8:30PM: Hakafot (dancing with the Torahs) begin
- Senesh will be leading the second hakafah (around 8:45PM)
- 10:30PM: Live Chanting of Torah verses
- 11PM: Kiddush - lifting a glass and sanctifying the moment
- 11:30PM: Conclusion - closing prayers and announcements
October 7 | Community-wide Brooklyn October 7th Commemoration
Park Slope Jewish Center | 1320 8th Ave
Join clergy and communities from around Brownstone Brooklyn in a reflective as we mourn and remember the horrific attacks of October 7, 2023.
More information coming soon.
October 8 | We Will Dance Again
Kane Street Synagogue | 236 Kane Street
Three years later. the world has changed.
For one night, we dance from mourning toward resilient joy.
This is a Jewish embodiment lab for turning pain into joy. Joy is not denial. Joy is a response we're allowed to feel in our bodies, even now. Maybe especially now.
Reform, Conservative, Renewal, Orthodox. All of us, one floor, dancing toward the same resilient joy.
Come as you are, and dance anyway. We move first. Joy first. Understanding comes after.
October 11 | Arik Einstein Family Concert
Join us Sunday, October 11 at 10:00 AM for a joyful, family-friendly tribute to Israeli music icon Arik Einstein. Enjoy his beloved classics performed live by Brooklyn-based Israeli musicians - plus singing, dancing, burekas, coffee and community!
הצטרפו אלינו ביום ראשון, 11 באוקטובר, בשעה 10:00 בבוקר, למופע מחווה משפחתי ושמח לאחד והיחיד - אריק איינשטיין. מוזיקאים ישראלים מברוקלין יבצעו את הקלאסיקות האהובות שלו, בבוקר של שירה, ריקודים, קהילה, בורקסים וקפה
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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