Today, the 30th of Shvat, marks nineteen years since the cold-blooded murder of Efraim Klein HY”D, a well known and loved member of the Crown Heights Jewish community. The investigation into his murder has long since gone cold.
From Hong Kong to Cancun, airports in hundreds of cities worldwide are buzzing this week with the energy of 4,000 teens, proudly showcasing their Jewish identity as they journey to New York City for this weekend’s CTeen Shabbaton.
TYH (Thank You Hashem) will be parading through the streets of Crown Heights Thursday as they film a new music video starring Yid on the Street and Mendy Worch.
With Purim falling out on Erev Shabbos, there’s even more to do in less time. Cooking for Shabbos, preparing the Purim Seudah, and hearing the Megillah leaves little room for running around town delivering Shalach Manos. That’s where Achdus Basket comes in!
With great excitement building for the Siyum HaRambam taking place this coming Sunday at the prestigious Bedford Union Armory, many are wondering how they will get there.
The vibrant Crown Heights community is set to welcome 4,000 teenagers this week as the annual CTeen Shabbaton unfolds. While their daily lives may be as diverse as the colors of their beanies, this weekend, they will unite to connect, inspire, and strengthen their Jewish pride together.
With great sadness we report the passing of Mr. Reuven Lipkind OBM, a well-known civil servant and Crown Heights resident. He passed away on Wednesday, the 28th of Shvat, 5785.
Some explosive excitement in Crown Heights Wednesday night after a Lubavitcher cleaning their home discovered an antique grenade and called for help.
As Crown Heights prepares to welcome thousands of teens for the 17th annual CTeen Shabbaton this week, the legendary community is once again playing a vital role in the Rebbe’s Shlichus. With large crowds expected, locals may want to plan ahead for peak congestion times.
At Darchai Menachem, we don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all education. No two children are the same, so no two roadmaps should be either.
The New York Lottery today announced two third-prize-winning tickets were sold for the Feb 24 Powerball drawing, one of which was sold at a Crown Heights store.
The International Rambam Celebration Committee has announced that renowned speaker Rabbi YY Jacobson will be the guest speaker at the 44th Siyum HaRambam, set to take place on Sunday, 2 Adar 5785 (March 2, 2025), at the Bedford Union Armory in Crown Heights, Brooklyn.
A fire that started in a parked vehicle in Crown Heights Sunday night is being investigated as an arson, CrownHeights.info has learned, after video footage shows a car bursting into flames and a person running from the scene.
The community is invited to join the Cohen family for a Siyum Sefer Torah taking place in Crown Heights today in honor of their parents.
Shabbos at the BESHT: Rabbi Yacov Barber for many years was a Shliach in Melbourne Australia. He was a Dayan on the Melbourne Bes Din. He is currently residing in Crown Heights and is a Motivational Speaker, Life Coach, and Advocate in Beis Din Proceedings. He will be giving this week’s shiur on the testimony of a non-observant Jew.
At the Merkos 302 Shlichus Expo on Kingston Avenue and President Street, Shluchos and their children are leaving their mark—literally.
The Jewish Children’s Museum buzzed with energy as they picked up their badges, caught up with old friends, and settled in for a critical weekend of inspiration and connection.
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