BDE: Rabbi Leima Minkowitz, 85, OBM
With great sadness we report the passing of Rabbi Leima Minkowitz OBM, who served as Director of Beis Rivkah for many decades.
Historical Crown Heights Chanukah Mivtzoyim Makes Huge Impact
Over 180 high school and seminary girls, 200 children with their families, and 250 bochurim took part, took to the streets night after night with warmth, joy, and purpose. Families experienced what it means to be a shliach of the Rebbe, as they marched on Mivtzoyim.
7 Events for 70 Years of Oholei Torah
The weeklong celebration will bring together the broader community and warmly engage talmidim, staff, parents, alumni, and the wider community across all ages and stages.
Oholei Torah Mesivta Highlights a Vibrant Chodesh Kislev
The month of Kislev brought an inspiring wave of ruchniyus, energy, and togetherness to Oholei Torah Mesivta with many meaningful events and moments across the month.
Arrest Made After Erratic Thief Attempts To Steal From Crown Heights Store
A classic case of de-escalation and professionalism after an erratic man attempted to steal from a Crown Heights store Tuesday night.
Crown Heights Goes “All In” on Mental Health
In true Chabad fashion, when the community identifies a need, the response isn’t just a nod-it’s a revolution. From subsidized therapy to 24/6 helplines, Crown Heights is tackling mental health with unprecedented vigor.
Lubavitcher Yeshiva Opens Registration for New Mesivta
Tomchei Temimim is pleased to announce that registration is now open for the new Mesivta, both for local and out-of-town bochurim.
One Crown Heights Brings Community Leaders on a Joint Tour of Weeksville Heritage Center and the Jewish Children’s Museum
One Crown Heights, a coalition of local organizations and residents, recently hosted community leaders, educators, clergy, and residents for a day of shared learning and dialogue.
Merger Between NYC Health + Hospitals and Maimonides Health Moves Forward
Maimonides Health announced that NYC Health + Hospitals will move forward with a partnership that will allow Maimonides Health to become a part of the city’s health care system, pending final legal and regulatory approval.
Affordable Housing Lottery Launches for 406 Remsen Avenue in East Flatbush, Brooklyn
Designed by Asher Hershkowitz Architect and developed by Samnon Associates, the structure yields 95 residences. Available on NYC Housing Connect are 26 units for residents at 80 to 130 percent of the area median income.
Lubavitcher Yeshiva Hosts Nittel Nacht Chess Tournaments
Inspired by the well-known tradition of the Frierdiker Rebbe playing chess with the Rebbe on Nittel Nacht, the Yeshiva organized tournaments for each division, ensuring every talmid had the chance to participate.
Oholei Torah Marks Hey Teves With a 12 Pesukim Book Fair
Oholei Torah commemorated Hey Teves this year with a vibrant and meaningful program centered on the theme of the Twelve Pesukim marking fifty years since Shnas HaChinuch.
How the Bereishis is Quietly Saving Jewish Children
In just seven months, a new initiative has delivered over 300 therapy sessions to Jewish children falling through the cracks, backed by major Crown Heights community pillars. Now, they are looking for 33 partners to secure the future.
Crown Heights Participates in Menorah Parades Each Night of Chanukah
This initiative, started in recent years by Rabbi Yoel Vogel, enabled many more families to take part in spreading the light of Chanukah, by having multiple parades on different nights and locations, and lending out Car Menorahs so that anyone with a car was able to participate.
Attacker ID’d, Slapped With Hate Crimes In Kingston Ave Stabbing
Armani Charles, 23, was ID’d as the person arrested in the knifing of 35-year-old Elias Rosner in the chest on the corner of Kingston Ave and Lincoln Pl. He was charged with attempted assault, assault, aggravated harassment and menacing, all as a hate crime, according to the police.
Arrest Made in Kingston Ave Stabbing
The NYPD’s Hate Crimes Task Force made an arrest in the stabbing of a Jewish man on Kingston Ave last week.
Friendship Circle Ice Breaker Game Is Just One Week Away
The Friendship Circle’s annual Ice Breaker Hockey Game is just one week away. Players from across the country are gearing up for an action-packed Charity match to benefit the amazing work of Rabbi Berel and Chani Majesky.
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