Hannah Senesh Community Day School

Hannah Senesh Community Day School (“Senesh”) is an independent, progressive K-8 Jewish day school in Brownstone Brooklyn. It welcomes students from many different backgrounds and describes itself as open and inclusive.

The school’s mission is rooted in Jewish values and wisdom. It fosters a love of learning guided by intellectual curiosity, and it aims to develop caring, confident and knowledgeable students who become lifelong learners. Its vision is a world shaped by Senesh alumni who have a strong sense of self, a connection to community, and a commitment to doing good.

Senesh is unaffiliated with any denomination and is a member of NAIS. It is named for Hannah Szenes (Senesh), the Jewish poet and resistance fighter. The school also hosts community programming, including family events and holiday festivals, and it runs open houses and tours for prospective families.