Oholei Torah Mothers Enjoy Mothers Mingle Hosted by OTMC
This gathering was event number two of seven planned programs taking place throughout the week, each designed to celebrate chinuch and engage different segments of the Oholei Torah community.
The Rescue of 2,000 Jewish Children from Iran – A True Story
As unrest and uncertainty grip Iran once again, this video looks back at a daring operation to save Iranian Jews after the Iranian Revolution.
Rabbi Yehoram Ulman and Ahmed al-Ahmed speak outside the resting place of the Rebbe, as attorney Sam Issa listens.
Bondi Hero Ahmed al-Ahmed and Sydney Rabbi Visit Rebbe’s Resting Place in New York
Fresh off the 22-hour flight from Sydney to New York, Ahmed al-Ahmed and Rabbi Yehoram Ulman paused on Tuesday morning to pray together at the Ohel, the resting place of the Rebbe—Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson, of righteous memory—in Queens.
INBOX: Many Meetings, Few Answers
I have lived in Crown Heights for decades. When new leadership ran for the Vaad Hakohol and Community Council, I voted, encouraged others to vote, and believed—sincerely—that after years of inertia, something would finally change. Two years in, it’s time for an honest accounting.
How One Crown Heights Initiative is Bridging the “Gap” for Local Families
For years, we have spoken about the “tuition crisis” or the “housing crisis.” But recently, a new term has entered the Crown Heights lexicon, coined by the upstart Bereishis Foundation: the “Gap Family.”
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Ahmed al-Ahmed, the Bondi Beach Hero, and Rabbi Yehoram Ulman, Chabad of Bondi Rabbi, were at the Ohel this morning, the first stop on their U.S. trip. Rabbi Ulman and Ahmed al-Ahmed, who courageously intervened unarmed during the Chanukah attack in Sydney, will both be attending the Colel Chabad dinner in person.
$800 Off at CGI Toronto and Dynamic Staff Lineup Announced
CGI Toronto Boys’ Division Launches $800 Early-Bird Discount and announces Exciting Staff Lineup for Summer 5786, and Welcomes Back Morristown Principal Rabbi Aharon Wilschanski.
Oholei Torah Launches “7 Letters for 70 Years” Series
Oholei Torah is proud to announce the launch of 7 Letters for 70 Years, a special seven week series created in honor of seventy years of Chinuch Al Taharas Hakodesh.
New Engagement!
Yisroel Levin (Palo Alto, CA) to Gittel Stein (Southfield, MI) L’Chaim: Tonight, Tuesday, 8:30pm at the JCM Lower Level
“A Yiddishe Mameh” — Remembering the Heart of Chanie Elewitz
Friends. Former students. Parents. Neighbors. People from different stages of her life, some from childhood, some from decades ago, some who have only crossed paths with her briefly. Each message has been a reminder of how Chanie touched others, often without realizing it herself.
High-Profile Speakers to Address Young Jews Navigating Today’s World at Record Young Jewish Professionals Gathering
The upcoming CYP Encounter Shabbaton will feature an array of incredible speakers sharing what it means to live as a proud Jew in every setting, from the White House to life as a survivor.
New Engagement!
Itav Estrin (Vancouver, Canada) to Binah Zhornitsky (Vancouver, Canada)
84-year-old Holocaust survivor Yevgeny Bondar succumbed to injuries sustained in a shelling attack.
Holocaust Survivor Killed in Kherson Shelling
The Jewish community of Kherson is in shock and mourning following the death of Yevgeny Bondar, an 84-year-old Holocaust survivor who succumbed to injuries sustained in a shelling attack on the war-torn Ukrainian city.
Merkos Chinuch Office & Menachem Education Foundation Presents New AI Training Course For Teachers
Every day, educators are hearing new AI terms and tools but aren’t always sure what they are, how they work, or how they can be used appropriately in the classroom. That’s exactly what this training aims to address.
Trump Administration Freezes More Than $10 Billion in Child Care, Family Support Funding — Crown Heights May Feel Impact
For families in Crown Heights and throughout New York City, the pause in federal funding hits close to home. New York relies heavily on these federal grants to operate its child care and family support infrastructure, and the freeze threatens immediate disruptions.
Alternate Side Parking Suspended Tuesday
Alternate Side Parking rules will be suspended on Tuesday for a holiday. Parking meter rules remain in effect. Trash collection will still occur.
Oholei Torah Launches 70 Years Celebration With Uplifting Staff Melava Malka
Oholei Torah opened its week of 7 events for 70 celebrations with a beautiful and inspiring Melava Malka honoring the very people who bring its mission to life each day.
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