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 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
Tuesday, Oct 15, 2024
9:00 - 10:00AM
Lower School Virutal Open House
Join us for a virtual lower school open house to meet our administrators and community members and learn about our curriculum and school community.
Wednesday, Nov 13, 2024
6:00 - 7:00PM
Middle School Virtual Open House
Join us for a virtual middle school open house to meet our administrators and community members and learn about our curriculum and school community.
Ongoing
Conversations@Senesh
We invite influential public figures to reflect on the Jewish values that shape their lives and drive their accomplishments, to inspire dialogue in our Senesh community and our thriving Brooklyn neighborhood.
Learn more about the Senesh Experience
The Senesh Experience