Young Slate, Fresh Take: Vaad Hakohol Sets Out to Renew Crown Heights
The Vaad Hakohol is launching a Community Membership Drive this coming Motzei Shabbos. You can become a member by signing up today.
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Fatal Shooting on Lefferts Ave in Crown Heights Tuesday Night
A shocking incident shook Crown Heights Tuesday when a person was shot and killed on the same block as Bais Rivkah Lefferts Ave.
‘Kosher Airbnb App’ Launched Thanks to Fellow Mentorship
Entrepreneur Yossi Schtroks attributes the launch of his Kvation app, referred to as the “Airbnb of the kosher world,” to the mentorship program L8 offered by Crown Heights Young Entrepreneurs (CHYE).
The Baba Sali’s Yartzeit To Be Marked With Crown Heights Event
When Baba Sali visited Tzfat for the first time, the synagogue of the Ari Hakadosh was locked and off-limits. Why? It was widely known that anyone who entered the Shul of the Ari never left alive. This Sunday night, 4 Shvat / February 2nd, marks the 41st yahrzeit and Hiloula of the Baba Sali.
A Passuk: Building Skills for Life
A Siyum does not happen every day. It is a special occasion that marks a milestone in learning.
Philanthropist HaRav Yitzchok Raitport, Gives Shiur to 400 Talmidim in the Oholei Torah Beis Medrash
This past Thursday, HaRav Yitzchok Raitport visited Oholei Torah and delivered a shiur kloli to an audience of 400 talmidim. The shiur, held in the Raitport Beis Medrash, focused on the current gemorah being studied by the bochurim.
Car Crashes Into Parked Mitzvah Tank In Early Morning Crash
A Mitzvah Tank, operated by Rabbi Yehuda Pevzner, was parked on a Crown Heights street when a driver fell asleep behind the wheel and crashed into it around 7:10am.
BESHT: Preparing for Yud Shevat
Shabbos at the BESHT: Rabbi Aryeh Israeli is a renowned Mashpia and gives lectures on topics of Chassidus and Kabbalah. He will be giving this week’s shiur on Preparing for Yud Shevat.
The New Theft of Choice In Crown Heights, Garbage Bins
It used to be stealing cars, then it was stealing packages, and now it’s stealing garbage cans? Have even the thieves gone through Yeridas Hadoros? Actually no, the garbage cans are just worth a lot of money.
OPERATION IRON WALL: Activated in Crown Heights
In a unique and multifaceted initiative, Women of Iron Unite lit a spark, encouraging women to reclaim Tznius as their own.
Art By Jewish Artist Ben-Zion To Be on Show For First Time in Over 25 Years At Crown Heights Gallery
The newly established Maor Art Gallery proudly presents “Ben-Zion: Hineni – I Am Here,” the first comprehensive exhibition of Ben-Zion’s paintings and works on paper in more than twenty-five years.
Civic Pulse, New Podcast Launched By Crown Heights Activist Rabbi Yaacov Behrman
Crown Heights Rabbi, activist, and public figure Rabbi Yaacov Behrman has added a new entry to his resume with the launch of his newest project, a podcast.
When It Comes to Our Children, No Obstacle is Too Big!
From the youngest 2-year-old talmid to the oldest 20-year-old bochur, from the early mornings to late nights, through winter, summer, and every moment in between—Oholei Torah stands unwaveringly with our community.
Why Young Anash Families Make the Move?
There is a quiet revolution happening in Crown Heights and beyond. Young Anash families, once resigned to choosing a school based on familiarity or convenience, are now making a bold and deliberate choice—Tomchei Temimim Ocean Parkway (TTOP).
BDE: Mrs. Chaya Goldschmidt, OBM
With great sadness we report the passing of Mrs. Chaya Goldschmidt OBM, a member of Anash of Nachalat Har Chabad and mother of Mrs. Chana Malka of Crown Heights.
Instagram Foodie Tries Jewish Cuisine, Visits House of Glatt In Crown Heights
Instagram personality Chriscaresnone blew into Crown Heights sometime of over the last few weeks and landed at House of Glatt, where he decided to try good Jewish food while rocking a United Hatzalah jacket.
Crown Heights Residents Celebrate Triple Hiloula of the Rambam, Rabbi Yaacov Abuhatzeira and the Alter Rebbe
Over 180 men and women joined the Hiloula, which was organized and led by the Rav of Merkaz Sefarad, Rabbi Eliezer (Lazer) Avtzon, for an evening of inspiration. Divrei Torah and Piyutim.
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