Oholei Torah Enhances Cheder Recess Experience
Oholei Torah is proud to share a series of thoughtful updates that are transforming the Cheder recess into a time that is not only safe and orderly, but also filled with joy and chassidishe spirit.
How a Catholic Saxophonist Found His Way into Hasidic Weddings
John Tendy is a saxophonist, producer and audio engineer who has been successful in the Jewish music industry for the last 25 years. In this episode, John shares stories about his experience in the community and how a non-Jew was attracted to the Jewish music scene.
Crown Heights Jewish Community Council (CHJCC) December Life Insurance Awareness Month Launches in Crown Heights
The Crown Heights Jewish Community Council (CHJCC), together with Rabbi Lazer Avtzon, is launching December Life Insurance Awareness Month, a community-wide effort to promote education and responsible planning around life insurance.
A Menorah Parade for Each Night of Chanukah!
Following the success and overwhelmingly positive feedback of previous years, Crown Heights families now have the opportunity to join a Menorah Parade on any night of Chanukah.
Oholei Torah Hosts Inspiring Young Alumni Gathering
Oholei Torah held a vibrant and uplifting Motzei Shabbos event for young alumni, on Yud Kislev, drawing an exceptional turnout of more than two hundred fifty participants between the ages of twenty two and thirty two.
Evening of Sholom Bayis At Anshei Lubavitch
In honor of Yud Daled Kislev, Anshei Lubavitch is bringing an evening of Sholom Bayis to the community. Men and women are invited to join Rabbi Manis Friedman with Dr. Danial Shonbuch to discuss how to make marriages better.
A Day of Growth and Care at Oholei Torah Mechina’s Annual Bochur Tog
Oholei Torah’s annual Bochur Tog for the Mechina 8th grade took place this week on Chag HaGeulah Yud Kislev, filling the zal with energy as the bochurim spent the afternoon tending to their personal items and deepening their hiddur mitzvah.
Fathers and Grandfathers Join Talmidim for Yud Kislev Farbrangen in Lubavitcher Yeshiva
In honor of Yud Kislev, the Chag HaGeulah of the Mitteler Rebbe, fathers and grandfathers joined the talmidim of Kitos Daled, Hey, and Vov for a special day of learning and chassidishe farbrangen in Tomchei Temimim.
Package Thief, Tied To Multiple Open Theft Reports, Arrested Thanks to Crown Heights Shomrim
Another package thief discovered the consequences of his actions Monday morning when he found himself the center of attention, and not the good kind.
Video of the Day
A Jewish woman who had just parked her car on Carroll Street in Crown Heights last week narrowly avoided a tragedy after an uncontrolled minivan slammed into her vehicle. The harrowing incident was captured by a parked Tesla nearby and provided to CrownHeights.info.
Information to be Menachem Avel the Rabkin Family
The Rabkin Family will be sitting Shiva in Crown Heights following the passing of Mrs. Shoshana Rabkin OBM. Times and location in extended article.
Rabbi Avrohom Osdoba Gives Shiur In Crown Heights Kollel
The shiur was on the topic of Hadlokas Neiros Shabbos – the mitzva of lighting Shabbos candles. Rabbi Osdoba delivered an in-depth shiur in the Alter Rebbe’s Shulchan Aruch; clarifying when melachah/work may be done after candle lighting, however before sunset, under compelling situations.
Traffic Officer Claims Mistake After Being Caught Giving Baseless Tickets In Crown Heights
A Crown Heights resident reported a traffic enforcement agent caught giving baseless tickets in Crown Heights, telling CrownHeights.info that the officer, once confronted, claimed it was an accident.
BESHT: The Power of Love
Shabbos at the BESHT: Rabbi Mendy Hershkop is the Sgan Menahel of the Oholei Torah Mechina Division. He will be giving this week’s shiur on The Power of Love.
BDE: Mrs. Shoshana Rabkin, 82, OBM
With great sadness we report the passing of Mrs. Shoshana Rabkin OBM, a Crown Heights resident and matriarch of a large Lubavitch family.
Annual Father & Son Melava Malka at Lubavitcher Yeshiva
Fathers and sons learned together, reflecting the theme of the Sicha: the importance of Torah being passed from generation to generation specifically through fathers and sons learning.
TONIGHT: Yehuda Shaffer To Host Thank You Event In Crown Heights
New York City Council candidate Yehuda Shaffer, who ran in the race for City Council District 41, will be hosting a night of thanks to the community in Crown Heights.
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