Oholei Torah Mechina Hosts Heartwarming Av u’Ben Program
Oholei Torah’s Mechina division hosted a well attended Av u’Ben morning at their campus at 417 Troy Avenue, bringing fathers and sons together for a program of inspiration and learning.
The City Invests in One Crown Heights: Building Unity, Then and Now
Following advocacy to Mayor Eric Adams and the NYC Office for the Prevention of Hate Crimes, the city invested in expanding One Crown Heights—allowing the coalition to hire its first full-time Director, Ms. Simcha Baez.
Schedule: List of Yud Tes Kislev Farbrengens in Crown Height
As Yud Tes Kislev approaches, Crown Heights is gearing up for a meaningful “Rosh Hashanah of Chassidus” with Farbrengens across the Schunah. See the list of Farbrengens open to the community below.
Krav Maga Self-Defense Program in Crown Heights Launches Boys Division, Following Successful Separate Men’s & Women’s Classes
After years of collaboration between GSD and Traditional Krav Maga New York, we are proud to launch TKM Brooklyn, a dedicated training studio serving the Crown Heights community. The first programs begin with boys ages 8–14, with girls’ programs coming soon.
Picture of the Day
Crown Heights Hatzalah was the first ambulance to arrive in the dedicated ambulance lane at Maimonides Medical Center’s new Children’s Emergency Department — Brooklyn’s largest freestanding pediatric ED and only Pediatric Trauma Center. The Hatzalah volunteers posed for a photo with the staff of the new department.
LIVE at 8:00PM: The “Strength for the Soul” Tanya Summit Begins Tonight
We’re live at 8:00 PM! Join us tonight and Sunday for “Strength for the Soul,” an event you don’t want to miss!
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.
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