Renew Your Commitment to Torah
As Yidden around the world count the days of Sefiras HaOmer in anticipation of Kabolas HaTorah, many are taking the opportunity to strengthen the foundations upon which a true Torah home is built.
The Things We Want to Ignore
Last week, I was walking through our neighborhood when I noticed a hateful antisemitic word written across a piece of Jewish art. I stopped for a moment, looked at it, and instinctively kept walking. No one had been physically hurt. There was no emergency. Just a word — ugly, hateful, and easy enough to pretend did not matter. But the farther I walked, the more it bothered me.
BDE: Rabbi Boruch Brikman, 89, OBM
With great sadness we report the passing of Rabbi Boruch Brikman OBM, a long-time resident of Crown Heights. He passed away over Shabbos, the 29th of Iyar, 5786.
Shoneh Halachos Program: Inspires Excellence in Halacha and Yiras Shamayim Across Six Chabad Schools
Founded in memory of HaRav Yehuda Kalman Marlow a”h, whom the Rebbe referred to as an Ish Halacha, the program continues his legacy of halachic knowledge and dedication to halachic clarity.
Shabbos Achdus Programs – Jewish Children Unite
Join the childrens’ Achdus gatherings, for children in Pre 1A – 5th Grade, b’ezras Hashem this Shabbos, 29 Iyar.
Crown Heights Residents Voice Anger at Town Hall Over Proposed Homeless Facility on Empire Blvd
On Tuesday evening, hundreds of community members gathered at MS 61, located at 400 Empire Boulevard in Crown Heights, for a heated town hall meeting regarding a proposed 140-bed single adult men’s homeless facility expected to open in two weeks at the Ramada by Wyndham in Crown Heights, Brooklyn.
770 Car Rammer Pleads Guilty, Faces Up To Three Years In Prison
Earlier today, in federal court in Brooklyn, Dan Sohail pleaded guilty to damaging religious property. The proceeding was held before U.S. District Judge Eric N. Vitaliano. When sentenced, Sohail faces a maximum penalty of three years in prison and mandatory restitution.
Carried by Kindness: Highlights from the Annual Bikur Cholim Breakfast
The Oholei Torah Ballroom was filled to capacity this past Sunday as women from across Crown Heights gathered for Bikur Cholim’s Annual Breakfast, an elegant and deeply moving morning centered around this year’s theme, “Carried by Kindness.”
Oholei Torah Welcome Rabbi Yitzchok Raitport To The Yeshiva Campus
Oholei Torah was honored to welcome Harav Hagaon Rabbi Yitzchok Raitport Shlita, who was warmly greeted by members of the hanhola, including Rosh Yeshiva Rabbi Shlomo Kaplan, and Rabbi Nachman Schapiro, משפיע ראשי of the Beis Medrash.
Crown Heights Tenants Sue Landlord for Allegedly De-Stabilizing Apartments After Fake Renovations
In 2010, 52 of the 53 units at 283-285 Albany Ave. were rent-stabilized, tax records show. As of early 2025, the building, which was constructed in 1941, had just 20 rent-stabilized apartments left.
YTTL Queens Celebrates Torah Milestone Joyously with Seudas Mitzva
A joyous celebration of Torah accomplishment, was held in YTTL Queens along with a festive Seudas Mitzva celebrating the Tmimim’s successful mastery of 5 Perokim of Maseches Bava Kama.
Two Bochurim Arrested Tonight In 770 As Management Cracks Down
Two bochurim were arrested Tuesday evening inside the main shul of 770 as the management escalates its crackdown and enforcement in the long-running dispute surrounding order and authority at Shul.
Brooklyn Man Sentenced to 15 Years to Life in Prison for Fatal Shooting in Crown Heights Park
Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez today announced that a 21-year-old Crown Heights man has been sentenced to 15 years to life in prison for the fatal shooting of Christopher Ross, a 53-year-old father of two, who was struck by a bullet intended for another individual while enjoying a summer afternoon in Lincoln Terrace Park in Crown Heights.
The 60 Minutes Interview With Prime Minister Netanyahu
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses the conflicts in Iran and Lebanon, the prospects for a peace deal, and the relationship between the U.S. and Israel.
Hatzalah Thanks Corporate Sponsors, Community, All Anash, and Shluchim for Successful Campaign
Blowing past its initial fundraising goal and completing its bonus round, Hatzalah of Crown Heights has one thing to say: Thank you!
Hate Crime Investigation Underway After Vile Threat On Jewish Man In Crown Heights
A hate crime investigation is underway in Crown Heights after a man threatened a bochur in Crown Heights while spewing vile hatred and a Shomrim volunteer intervened.
Bikur Cholim Breakfast Draws Record Crowd; Auction Closes Tomorrow
The Oholei Torah Ballroom was filled to capacity this morning for the Annual Bikur Cholim Breakfast. Organizers expressed profound gratitude to the hundreds of women who attended, noting an overwhelming response and outpouring of community support.
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