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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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Hosted by Senesh, open to all in the community.
Senesh L’Kulam means we invite all families to join us, including those who aren't currently enrolled.
Monday, Jan 20, 2025
10:00 - 12:00PM
MLK Day of Service
Brooklyn families, join us to give back to our community! Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a hands-on service learning event especially designed for families with children ages 2-10!
Wednesday, Jan 22, 2025
6:00 - 7:00PM
Wednesday, Feb 26, 2025
6:00 - 7:00PM
Rikud Brooklyn
Israeli Dance Mini-Mester
Sunday, Jan 26, 2025
10:00 - 12:00PM
Sunday, Mar 2, 2025
10:00 - 12:00PM
JPlay! - Weekly Jewish Toddler Programming
Families of all kinds with children under 5 years old are invited to join us for fun-filled weekly programming tailored to Jewish Brooklyn families held Sunday mornings (10AM) at The Senesh School.
Saturday, Feb 1, 2025
6:00 - 8:00PM
Multiracial & Families of Color Havdalah Celebration
Join us for a joyful and inclusive evening for families with Havdalah rituals, crafts, songs, and delicious snacks and desserts.
Friday, Feb 7, 2025
5:30 - 7:30PM
Hanoch Piven Family Workshop & Shishi Israeli
Join Senesh and IAC for a creative adventure with Israeli artist Hanoch Piven and experience a hands-on workshop celebrating artistic reinvention and self-expression.
Ongoing
Shorashim Brooklyn: Rooting Jewish Family Values
New Jewish Learning Program for Brooklyn Parents
Sunday, Feb 9, 2025
12:00 - 3:00PM
NYC Camp Fair with PJ Library in New York
What are your kids doing this summer? Join us for a Jewish Summer Camp Fair in Brooklyn dedicated to helping parents like you explore and find the perfect summer camp fit for your kids!
Senesh in the Neighborhood
Come find us at partner and community events across Brooklyn.
Prozdor Teen Learning in Brooklyn—Mon., Feb. 3 | 6-9PM
Meet other Jewish teens in Brooklyn!
JTS is partnering with Kane Street Synagogue and The Senesh School for 21st century Torah.
8th -12th graders are invited to join us four sessions of dinner, discussion, and vibrant text study, led by JTS Rabbinical School students.
It's only $10 per session using the Senesh alumni discount code "ALUM"
More Sessions:
- Session III—Monday, February 3 | 6-8PM: The Incredible Expanding Circle of the Jewish People: Jews Recognizing and Supporting the Marginalized in their Communities
- Session IV—Monday, April 7 | 6-8PM: On the Fifth Day, God Created the Sea Creatures: What Magical Beings in the Torah Can Teach Us About Being New Yorkers
Tu BiShvat Seder with Brooklyn Heights Synagogue—Thu., Feb. 13 | 6-8PM
A community event in celebration of the New Year of the Trees
Connecting us to nature and the Land of Israel
With Israeli musicians Eran Fink, Soof Sela, and Shahar Regev
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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