Information To Be Menachem Avel The Raitport Family
The Raitport Family will be sitting Shiva following the passing of Rabbi Menachem Raitport OBM. Times and location in extended article.
Itamar Ben-Gvir Takes Tour of 770 As He Visits Crown Heights
On a visit to Crown Heights facilitated by Chabad of Chevron, and hosted by Bais Shmuel Chabad, Israeli Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir made a stop at 770 Eastern Parkway, where he received a tour and davened in the main Shul.
Levaya For Rabbi Menchem Raitport OBM Passes By 770
Hundreds of members of the Crown Heights community flocked to 770 Eastern Parkway Thursday for the Levaya of Rabbi Menachem Rairport OBM, a Crown Heights resident and former butcher.
Empire Blvd From Franklin To Washington To Close For Earth Day
Pedestrians will take over 54 New York City streets this Earth Day, including Empire Boulevard from Franklin Avenue to Washington Avenue in Crown Heights.
Achdus Basket 5785 – From Community Project to Purim Powerhouse
This year marked a new chapter, as Achdus Basket transitioned from the PTA to the Oholei Torah Development Office. While the team may have changed, the heart of the project remains the same: you.
BDE: Rabbi Menachem Raitport, 57, OBM
With great sadness we report the sudden and untimely passing of Rabbi Menachem Raitport OBM, Crown Heights resident known as an expert in Nikur. He passed away in a tragic car crash on the 24th of Nissan, 5785. Updated with Levaya information.
New IFS + Art Therapy Program for Single Women Launches in Crown Heights
A new five-week therapeutic art program, The Ketuba Within, is launching next week in Crown Heights for single women ages 21 and older.
Bikur Cholim’s Annual Women’s Breakfast: Honoring 36 Years of Carrying the Rebbetzin’s Name
Take advantage of the early bird special to receive bonus tickets and maximize your contribution. The early-bird special is available online-only, until May 10th. Every dollar earned from ticket sales directly supports Bikur Cholim of Crown Heights.
Yeshivas Bein Hazmanim Thrives in Crown Heights
This year, tens of bochurim joined the Yeshivas Bein Hazmanim program during their Pesach break, finding a welcoming space to grow in Torah learning and chassidishkeit.
Bochurim Debut Inspiring Short Film
In an incredible show of talent and determination, the staff of Camp Ohr Menachem pulled off what seemed nearly impossible: in just a couple of days, they wrote, directed, and shot an original short film—Connected Through Song. The film tells […]
Self-Defense Crown Heights Program Offers Separate Men’s & Women’s Classes
GSD offers separate classes for men and women over three-month cycles. Training is held every Sunday evening at Crunch Crown Heights. The next cycle begins on Sunday, October 15th, following YomTov.
Shots Fired In Crown Heights As Gang Fight Migrates Onto Crown Street
A gang fight migrated into Crown Heights Monday evening with six shots being fired into the widow of a Crown Street apartment. No injuries have been reported in the shooting.
REPLAY: Kinus Torah Held In Crown Heights
A Kinus Torah was held in Crown Heights on the first day of Chol Hamoed Pesach. Watch the Replay Here.
BDE: Mrs. Teibel Brod, 99, OBM
With great sadness we report the passing of Mrs. Teibel Brod OBM, a long-time resident of Crown Heights. She passed away on Acharon Shel Pesach 5785. Updated with Levaya information.
Crown Heights Rabbonim Repurchase Chometz
Crown Heights Rabbonim, Rabbi Bogomilsky, Rabbi Hecht, and Rabbi Holtzman buy back the chometz after Pesach 5785.
Ben-Gvir Crown Heights Fundraiser Cancelled
A fundraiser with National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir to be held at Brooklyn’s Jewish Children’s Museum was abruptly canceled Friday, shortly after being announced.
All-night shiurim for the Crown Heights community at Hadar Hatorah
As in the past, Hadar Hatorah will be hosting shiurim on Shvii shel Pesach on to inspire and enjoy, as we stay up all night learning. The classes will be in the yeshiva’s new Beis Medrash, located at 824 Eastern Parkway, between Kingston and Albany. The entire community is invited.
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