Bunch O’ Bagels Now Under New Ownership and CHK Certification
Bunch O’ Bagels, the iconic bagel store on Troy Ave that has fed many a Crown Heights family for years, is now under new ownership, and the CHK Certification.
Live Tonight: Kollel L’lomdei Dach To Host Farbrengen at 7:30pm with Reb Osher Farkash
Everyone is invited to a Farbrengen in honor of יט כסלו with Reb Osher Farkash and special בעל מנגן, Reb Mendel Markel with Mordechai Epstein on the violin.
Libertyville, IL, to Celebrate First-Ever Chabad Chanukah Celebration
Rabbi Levi and Mushka Krinsky have opened the first Chabad center in Libertyville, Ill., creating programs for Jews of all ages and backgrounds, and offering events and services designed to welcome everyone.
Oholei Torah Mechina Hosts Heartwarming Av u’Ben Program
Oholei Torah’s Mechina division hosted a well attended Av u’Ben morning at their campus at 417 Troy Avenue, bringing fathers and sons together for a program of inspiration and learning.
The City Invests in One Crown Heights: Building Unity, Then and Now
Following advocacy to Mayor Eric Adams and the NYC Office for the Prevention of Hate Crimes, the city invested in expanding One Crown Heights—allowing the coalition to hire its first full-time Director, Ms. Simcha Baez.
Holocaust Memorial Exhibition Opens in Mogilev
Organizers, headed by the city’s Chief Rabbi Mendel Alperowitz, emphasized that the exhibition seeks not only to preserve memory but also to spark moral reflection.
Schedule: List of Yud Tes Kislev Farbrengens in Crown Height
As Yud Tes Kislev approaches, Crown Heights is gearing up for a meaningful “Rosh Hashanah of Chassidus” with Farbrengens across the Schunah. See the list of Farbrengens open to the community below.
JLI: Why the World Needs the ‘Chosen People’
Discover the true meaning behind one of the most misunderstood ideas in Judaism: “the Chosen People.” Rabbi Moshe Bryski takes us on a powerful journey—from Adam and Eve to Abraham, from free choice to our mission in the world—to reveal what being “chosen” really means.
“Tanya on Mental Health” By Rabbi Chaim Dalfin Goes on Sale for Yud Tes Kislev
“Tanya on Mental Health” a book by Rabbi Chaim Dalfin, is now on sale for Yud Tes Kislev.
Alternate Side Parking Suspended on December 8th for A Holiday
Alternate side parking (street cleaning) is suspended on Monday, December 8th for a holiday. Parking meters remain in effect.
Chabad Rabbi up for the Gundie Awards — The Oscars for Gun Aficionados
Given the moniker the Tactical Rabbi, the 28-year-old has been nominated for a prestigious Gundie Award, considered the Oscars of the firearms community.
Krav Maga Self-Defense Program in Crown Heights Launches Boys Division, Following Successful Separate Men’s & Women’s Classes
After years of collaboration between GSD and Traditional Krav Maga New York, we are proud to launch TKM Brooklyn, a dedicated training studio serving the Crown Heights community. The first programs begin with boys ages 8–14, with girls’ programs coming soon.
Picture of the Day
Crown Heights Hatzalah was the first ambulance to arrive in the dedicated ambulance lane at Maimonides Medical Center’s new Children’s Emergency Department — Brooklyn’s largest freestanding pediatric ED and only Pediatric Trauma Center. The Hatzalah volunteers posed for a photo with the staff of the new department.
Chabad of Nigeria, Africa Opens New Jewish Educational Center in Abuja; Major Expansion Announced
After years of moving to accommodate the community’s steady growth and ensure student safety, the school has now relocated to its new, permanent facility on the Chabad Nigeria campus in Abuja.
LIVE at 8:00PM: The “Strength for the Soul” Tanya Summit Begins Tonight
We’re live at 8:00 PM! Join us tonight and Sunday for “Strength for the Soul,” an event you don’t want to miss!
Chabad Musicians Collaborate In New Release
Chabad pianist and composer Achia Cohen and Chabad keyboardist Leibel Lipsker have released an extraordinary collaboration – a joint musical duet, in which they remix a Hasidic melody with a Chabad flavor together with producer Yoeli Tsishinsky.
New Engagement!
Mendel Weiss (Antwerp, Belgium) to Chana Cohen (Toronto, Canada) L’Chaim: Tuesday, Dec. 9th, 8:00pm at the JCM
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