BDE: Mrs. Chaya Zohara (Georgette) Wald, 75, OBM
With great sadness we report the passing of Mrs. Chaya Zohara (Georgette) Wald OBM, a woman who merited to have multiple Yechidusin with the Rebbe and former resident of Crown Heights.
Taxi Bursts Into Flames In Crown Heights, Damages Parked Car In The Inferno
A taxi driving down Crown Street burst into flames Tuesday evening, damaging a parked car and sending flames and smoke billowing into the air.
YJP Professionals Exchange Federal Holiday for a Day of Deep Learning at Hadar Hatorah
Ten young professionals from the New York area chose a different kind of “day off” this President’s day. In conjunction with YJP Shliach Rabbi Yosef Wilhelm, the group headed to Hadar Hatorah for a curated “Day of Learning” designed to give working men a taste of the authentic Yeshiva experience.
Oholei Torah Brings Yeshiva to the Neighborhood Shuls During Blizzard
While heavy snowfall blanketed New York and many schools closed their doors, Oholei Torah once again demonstrated a tradition that has defined the Yeshiva for seventy years: Torah learning continues.
Shomrim Responds To Call For Help As 150 Teens Stranded In JFK Airport
Three vehicles and seven dedicated volunteers delivered food and water and provided critical logistics and transportation support, including assistance for an additional group of teens staying at a nearby hotel. In addition, Shomrim arranged and coordinated two buses to transport groups of teens back to Crown Heights.
How 10,734 People Got to the Rebbe this Month
This month, lots of important dates came and went. Yud Shevat. The Kinus. Chof Beis Shevat. While Crown Heights floundered in snow, over 9,600 Yidden seamlessly traveled to and from the Ohel. How?
Strong Collaboration Between Shomrim and the NYPD Ends In Car Thief’s Arrest
Thanks to the strong collaboration between Shomrim and the NYPD another criminal now faces the consequences of his actions.
Gallery: Friday Learning in 770 CTeen Shabbaton 5786
From the pre-shabbos chavrusah learning, visiting the rebbe’s room in 770, and followed by a powerful Kabbalas Shabbos where the Crown Heights community welcomed the teens to takeover the main shul, the CTeen Shabbaton ha rocked Crown Heights.
Coloring The Grey Skyline With Mitzvos, CTeen Brings Their Pride to the Streets of New York
Running Thursday through Sunday night, the Shabbaton fans teens out across 23 different tracks through New York City before drawing them back to Crown Heights for a powerful Shabbos candle lighting, opening 25 hours of tefillos, meals, learning, and inspiration.
Thousands of Teens Wrap Tefillin in 770 With Freed Gaza Hostage
When Segev Kalfon was held hostage in Gaza, he pledged to shout Shema Yisroel to the world. He got his chance on Friday, when he donned tefillin with the teens taking part in the CTeen Shabbaton.
BESHT: Adar Happiness
Shabbos at the BESHT: Rabbi Levy Djian, Shliach in Manhattan, is the founder and Director of Torah on Demand, a network of one-on-one Torah lessons for businessmen. His passion and love for learning brought him to lead a weekly Chassidus class in Crown Heights that inspires many. He will be giving this week’s Shiur on Adar Happiness.
Crown Heights, Ohel, to See Record CTeen Crowds This Weekend
As participation in this weekend’s CTeen Shabbaton reaches a record high, organizers are sharing schedule highlights to help Crown Heights residents plan around peak congestion times.
Pervert Arrested After Exposing Himself On Crown Heights Street
A pervert who exposed himself to multiple women on a Crown Heights Street was quickly arrested Tuesday after the victims called Crown Heights Shomrim for help.
BDE: Menachem Mendel Jaffe, 43, OBM
With great sadness we announce the untimely and sudden passing of Menachem Mendel Jaffe, a Tomim and a beloved son, brother, uncle and friend.
Crown Heights Residents Must Speak Out to Congresswoman Yvette Clarke
Attention Crown Heights Resident’s, Our Congresswoman Yvette Clarke, who we all Voted for in the Democratic Primary will be holding a Community Listening Session Thursday, February 19, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Brooklyn Public Library – Central Branch, located at 10 Grand Army Plaza.
EXCLUSIVE: Unauthorized and Misleading Letter Released In The Name of The Vaad Hakohol
CrownHeights.info has discovered that the letter was, unsurprisingly, an unauthorized release, with the members of the Vaad Hakohol allegedly being unaware of it until after publication.
Bonei Olam Chabad Invites Community Tonight to Women’s event
Tonight marks a powerful moment for our community as Bonei Olam Chabad hosts the 5th annual women’s Show Up event. Bonei Olam Chabad is calling on you to Show Up for couples in our community who are waiting to become parents.
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