Kinneret Day School

Jewish day school in Riverdale, NY

Kinneret Day School

Address

2600 Netherland Avenue

Riverdale, NY 10463

Coordinates| 40°52′46″N 73°54′52″W﻿ / ﻿40.879371°N 73.914335°W﻿ / 40.879371; -73.914335
Information
Type| Private, Day
Religious affiliation(s)| Jewish
Established| 1947
Principal| Asher Abramovitz
Assistant Principal| Allyson Israel
Head of school| Ilana Mann
Grades| Pre-K through 8th
Enrollment| 200
Campus type| Urban
Team name| Lakers
Annual tuition| $14,500 - $18,000
Website| www.kinneretdayschool.org

Kinneret Day School is a coeducational, private Jewish day school located in the Riverdale section of the New York City borough of the Bronx. The school is non-denominational.[1] Kinneret Day School is known for being affordable, inclusive, and academically rigorous.[2]

## History

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Kinneret Day School was founded in 1947 by members of the Zionist movement, including Chaim Greenberg and future Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meir.[3][4][5] Kinneret was founded as a secular, inclusive community day school. The school derives its name from the Sea of Galilee (Hebrew: יָם כִּנֶּרֶת), also called the Kinneret.

The school was originally established in Brooklyn, NY, and later moved to the Grand Concourse area of the Bronx, and eventually to Riverdale in the Bronx. Today, Kinneret is situated in the lower levels of the Century Tower, a large apartment complex in Riverdale.[2] The school's principal, Asher Abramovitz, has worked there for over 50 years.[6]

The school's enrollment is approximately 200 students from pre-K through eighth grade.[7][8][9][10][11]

## Curriculum

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Kinneret's educational curriculum includes secular and Judaic studies, with an emphasis on the State of Israel and the Hebrew language.

The school sponsors boys and girls soccer teams which compete in the Yeshiva Middle School Sports Association (YMSSA) league.[12] Additional school programs include a school choir and Shakespeare Society.[13]

Kinneret Day School consistently achieves high student acceptance rates to NYC specialized high schools including Bronx Science and Stuyvesant High School.[3][2]

## External links

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* Kinneret Day School Official Website

## References

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1. ^ How Aaron Frank Became the Unlikely Orthodox Head of Secular Jewish Day School
2. ^ a b c In Search of the High Quality, Lean and Mean Jewish Day School
3. ^ a b Jewish Link - Kinneret Day School
4. ^ Kosher, Delicious & Simple - The 60th Anniversary Kinneret Day School Cookbook: A Collection of Recipes from Friends & Family. Author, Inc. 2008. p. 9\. ISBN 978-0977932177.
5. ^ Rosen, O. (1983). Rosen, Oded (ed.). The Encyclopedia of Jewish Institutions - United States & Canada. Mosadot Publications, Inc. p. 318\. ISBN 978-0913185001.
6. ^ "May their memories be a blessing: 18 notable New York Jews who died in 2021". NY Jewish Week.
7. ^ US News - Kinneret Day School
8. ^ Niche - Kinneret Day School
9. ^ Private School Review - Kinneret Day School
10. ^ Great Schools - Kinneret Day School
11. ^ Elementary Schools - Kinneret Day School
12. ^ Undefeated Kinneret Soccer Wins YMSSA Championship
13. ^ KDS Performs The Tempest" at Night of the Arts