New Kovetz Iyun Released From Kollel Anash of Crown Heights
Kollel Anash of Crown Heights has released a new volume of the acclaimed Kovetz Iyunim series. The Kovetz includes articles by kollel members on the topic of Choshen Mishpat.
New CAMBA Facility Opens In Crown Heights
Clarkson Estates development site in collaboration with CAMBA Housing Ventures (CHV) at 329 Clarkson Avenue near New York Avenue bordering Crown Heights, East Flatbush and Prospect Lefferts Gardens, has just opened a new Supportive Housing Development through the State’s Vital Brooklyn ‘initiative.’
CHJCC Legislative Brunch Offers Opportunity for Community Members to Engage and Connect
The Crown Heights Jewish Community Council (CHJCC) will host its Legislative Brunch on Sunday, May 3, 2026, in Crown Heights, bringing together elected officials, community leaders, and stakeholders for a morning of connection and engagement.
Patis Bakery Locations Drop Their OU Certification As Ownership Transitions
Patis Bakery, which previously had a location in Crown Heights, is in the process of transitioning to new ownership, and has discontinued their OU Kosher certification to their locations.
Double The Joy: NCFJE Announces Two Lag B’omer Fairs For Crown Heights Children
Organized by the NCFJE (National Committee for Furtherance of Jewish Education), in partnership with United Lubavitcher Yeshiva and All My Children, the festivities are expanding to ensure that everyone – from older children to young toddlers – has a perfect space to celebrate.
Fire Breaks Out on Sterling Street in Crown Heights
Firefighters responded to an active fire on Sterling Street in Crown Heights Tuesday afternoon. They quickly put out the flames.
Large Crowd at Lubavitcher Yeshiva as Its Community-Wide Arainfirenish Nears a Decade
Tomchei Temimim is now approaching nearly a decade of hosting a community-wide Arainfirenish. What began as a vision has grown into a well-known and widely followed initiative.
Learn to Save a Life: Free CPR Course For Women Coming to Crown Heights
Residents of Crown Heights will soon have an important opportunity to gain lifesaving skills, as a free CPR training course is set to take place for women at Lubavitcher Yeshiva Crown Street.
Crown Heights Residents Invited To Meeting To Discuss The Homeless Shelters Situation
Crown Heights Askonim are requesting the anash turnout tonight at the Brooklyn Community Board 9 (CB9) public meeting, the meeting will be taking place in a large venue with enough room for hundreds of residents to attend.
Community Bonfire To Unite Crown Heights This Monday Night
As Lag B’Omer begins Monday night, a community bonfire event will be taking place at Wingate High School located at 600 Kingston Ave. (between Rutland Rd and Winthrop St).
Crown Heights Assembly Candidate Ahron Gluck Secures Spot on the Ballot for June Democratic Primary Election
After an intensive grassroots effort, NYS Assembly candidate Ahron Gluck has officially secured a place on the ballot for the upcoming June 23 Democratic primary.
Halichos Olam Chidon Showcases Excellence in Hilchos Tefillin
Launched by the Igud Menahalei Yeshivos of Crown Heights, the program is a collaborative effort between Oholei Torah and United Lubavitcher Yeshiva of Crown Street, with a focus on deepening the talmidim’s knowledge of Halacha and strengthening their Yiras Shamayim.
Lubavitcher Yeshiva Welcomes New Mechina Principal as Growth Continues Across All Divisions
With Lubavitcher Yeshiva continuing to expand across all its divisions, Rabbi Levi Bellinov has been appointed as the new Principal of the Mechina division.
Beis Hora’a – AskTheRav Hotline Sees Historic Surge in Pre-Pesach Calls
Over just two weeks, 3,005 calls poured in from community members—Anash and Shluchim alike—seeking halachic guidance in preparation for Yom Tov.
After Years of Advocacy And Multiple Violent Incidents, Bochur Gets Banned From 770
A low level of simmering animosity and periodic clashes has become an accepted thing in 770 over the years, with the level of violence and damage creeping up without much action taken to prevent it. This past week, another step was taken to curb said violence with a ban placed on one of its instigators, Baruch Shneur Frishman.
PSA: Street Closures This Sunday for Brooklyn Half Marathon to Impact Crown Heights
Residents of Crown Heights should prepare for significant street closures this Sunday, April 26, as the NYC Runs Brooklyn Half Marathon takes place across large portions of Brooklyn.
BESHT: Story of My Father Dr. Yaakov Hanoka – A Baal Teshuva Pioneer
Shabbos at the BESHT: Rabbi Yitzchak Hanoka is the Tri-State Senior Rabbinic Coordinator at OK Kosher Certification. Prior to his current position, Rabbi Hanoka worked as a mashgiach for various manufacturing facilities certified by the OK.
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