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BROOKLYN — In recognition of the Women’s History Month, Brooklyn District Attorney Charles Hynes honored Shlucha, Mrs Rivkah Brikman co-director of Chabad of Sea-Gate. She was among 31 Brooklyn women on Wednesday to honored for their extraordinary contributions to their communities.

Brooklyn District Attorney Honors Shlucha

BROOKLYN — In recognition of the Women’s History Month, Brooklyn District Attorney Charles Hynes honored Shlucha, Mrs Rivkah Brikman co-director of Chabad of Sea-Gate. She was among 31 Brooklyn women on Wednesday to honored for their extraordinary contributions to their communities.

Mrs Brikman description on Brooklyn District Attorney website reads:

Rivkah Brikman is co-director of Chabad by the Ocean which services the communities of Sea Gate and Coney Island in Brooklyn. A mother of three, she has also acted as a mother to anyone in need. For 20 years, she has been influential in drawing people together to do acts of goodness and kindness.

Rivkah has been instrumental in starting and directing the following innovative organizations and projects: SOS (Smile on seniors) which pairs teenagers with a senior; Chabad Teen Club, which offers teenagers recreation, and many worthwhile projects in Sea Gate and Coney Island; JKC (Jewish Kids Club) an educational group for young children to learn through crafts, games and more; and JLI (Jewish Learning Institute) which offers adult education.

Rivkah’s deep commitment to the community includes visiting the sick in hospitals throughout New York City and advising and referring individuals and families to appropriate social services.

This year’s event marked the fifth anniversary of the annual tradition. The district attorney’s office has honored 157 women since 2007.

All the 31 women were recognized for their outstanding work and exemplary service that benefits residents of Brooklyn. Because of their selflessness, dedication, and compassion, they serve as role models for other residents, Hynes said.

The selection criteria included the women’s career achievements, service, and contribution to the communities they live in. About 100 nominations were submitted by Brooklyn residents.

“The women come from neighborhoods all throughout Brooklyn,” said Hynes. “The honorees all have one thing in common: They make Brooklyn a better place to live.”

The list of exceptional women included a doctor, a nurse, an advocate for the elderly, educators, executive directors, mediators, fundraisers, community church activists, founders of nonprofit organizations, motivational speakers, and social workers.

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From the Brooklyn District Attorney and the Epoch Times

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15 Comments

  • antimesira

    Is this the same District Attorney office which maliciously prosecuted Six of our own on a vicious blood libel?

    Is this the same District Attorney office which tried to in-prison people like Chaim Hershkop (post Bellow)?

    The Brooklyn District Attorney office is a disgrace.

    The Brooklyn District Attorney office, did not seek out justice in the Shomrim Six case, they tried to win a case.

  • Mosser Henna white

    Henna White should have gotten it, after all she’s such a good Mosser.

  • To #1 and #2

    Way to steal the limelight from a deserving Shlucha!

    Mrs. Brikman is a credit to the Lubavitcher community with her sincerity, aidelkeit and dedication to her community. Don’t make her shining moment about your politics.

  • antimesira

    Innocent Jews going to jail is not politics.

    The Shlucha can shine without the DA office.

  • Sea Gate

    RIVKY, you are a shining light to all around you, and more than it is YOUR privilege that they honored YOU, it is THEIR priviledge to have you honored.

  • SELFISH

    #1 & 2 YOU ARE A SELFISH WORTHLESS PERSON PUTTING IN YOUR IDIOCY IN THIS STORY TAKE A PILL AND DISAPPEAR

  • Kiddush Hashem

    Beautiful – I’m sure she deserved it. She has a ‘chein’ on her face and is probably as pretty from within as she is on the outside. Kol Hakavod to her.
    To #1,2 and all other negatives – people do teshuva….

  • Well Deserved

    If there is one lady I had to choose – it would definitely be Mrs. Brikman. She is a true inspiration to all and I admire her dearly. Keep up the amazing work you constantly do and may you be blessed with only good and happiness!