Tishrei Accommodation Tent Gets An Upgrade With Modular Facilities
The incredible success last year of hundreds of bochurim being safely accommodated in a tent is set to return again this Tishrei, but with a twist.
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Ohr Menachem Opens Shnas Halimudim 5786 With Smiling Faces
Talmidim joined a joyous Elul assembly, were inspired to a new special Zman, heard Shofar and met their new melamdim, afterwhich every Talmid took to their new classroom & desk, and began learning.
Oholei Torah Community Calendar Now Available
We are happy to announce that the 5786 / 2025-26 Oholei Torah Community Calendar is now available free of charge at your local Crown Heights stores and at the Yeshiva’s main office.
Reflecting on an Incredible CGI Chayolei Summer
Throughout the summer, the feedback from parents and children alike was overwhelmingly positive. Now that the campers have returned home, we continue to hear just how uplifting, exciting, and chassidish the summer was.
Lightening Fast Call to Shomrim Recovers Stolen Stroller In Under Four Minutes
A caller made the right decision and called Shomrim around 2:30pm on Monday, within moments of a thief stealing an expensive double stroller. Thanks to the fast response by the volunteers and technical abilities, the thief was apprehended and stroller returned in under four minutes.
Bereishis Foundation Strengthens Mission with Key New Leaders Amid Youth Mental Health Surge
In a poignant expansion that’s touching hearts and promising brighter futures for struggling kids, the Bereishis Foundation announced three powerhouse additions to its boards on August 25, 2025.
Gas Explosion Rocks Crown Heights, Thankfully No Injuries Reported
A massive explosion rocked Crown Heights Sunday night with a fireball that was heard and felt for blocks.
After Successful First Year, Tishrei Accommodation Tent To Return To Crown Heights
The massive tent, providing accommodations for hundreds of Bochurim traveling to the Rebbe for Tishrei, turned out to be an unparalleled success, and after proving itself to the city, has been approved to return to Crown Heights this year.
Seferdic Community of Crown Heights to Begin 40 Days of Selichot
In commemoration of the third ascent of Moshe Rabbeinu on Rosh Chodesh Elul, it is the custom of Sefardim to recite Selichot from 2 Elul through Yom Kippur.
Pledge to Keep Your Taxes Local: Help Parents in Our Shchuna
The IRS provides a dollar for dollar tax credit, so your overall tax bill stays the same, but now your money goes directly toward tuition scholarships for families in our own community.
REJECTED! Hateful “Demonstration” Finds No Traction In Crown Heights
A hateful vigil being arranged on social media by a fringe group of fanatics failed to gain traction on the streets of Crown Heights Tuesday night, after both the African American and Jewish communities said unequivocally, no.
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Two Of Those Killed In Yesterday’s Crown Heights Lounge Shooting Were Gunman
Two of the three people killed in a club shooting in Brooklyn over the weekend were shooters who exchanged gunfire, NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said Monday.
Groundbreaking Held For New Chabad Bungalow Colony In The Pocono Mountains
The 65-acre development, nestled in the Mount Cobb area in the heights of the Pocono Mountains, marks the beginning of a vibrant new community.
We Had No Experience. No Training. Just A Deep Belief That This Was Divine Providence
Over a decade ago, when we took over as Directors of the Friendship Circle of Brooklyn, we deeply questioned our decision. We always knew that we wanted to become Shluchim (emissaries) of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, but in this capacity? What were we thinking?
NYC Vehicle Ignites, Is Completely Gutted In Crown Heights Fire
A white pickup truck bearing NYC municipal license plates burned to a crisp on Sunday afternoon in Crown Heights. No injuries were reported.
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3 Dead, 9 Wounded in Early Morning Crown Heights Restaurant Mass Shooting
Three people were killed and nine others wounded when multiple gunmen opened fire during a “gang-related shooting” at a Brooklyn hookah lounge and restaurant around closing time Sunday morning, authorities said.
BESHT: 81st Yartzeit of Reb Levik, How the Rebbe Loved His Father
Shabbos at the BESHT: Rabbi Boruch Sholom Jacobson is a shliach to Hunter College in NYC. He will be giving this week’s Shiur on the 81st Yartzeit of Reb Levik, How the Rebbe Loved His Father.
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