Oholei Torah Mesivta’s Annual Chidon Tanya Showcases Bochurim’s Mastery of Tanya
In front of the entire Yeshivah, the finalists demonstrated an impressive command of the material as they competed through three challenging rounds of questions.
A Different Kind of Week: Custom Yeshiva Experience for Students on Break
The vision was simple: let students experience Yeshivah life firsthand. The idea for this program was hatched when Rabbi Moshe Plotkin called us up and said, “I have five guys who have a week off. Let’s give them a taste of real learning.”
Weekly Story: Do It, Even Though There is No Continuation
While the 28th of Sivan is commonly commemorated as the day the Rebbe and Rebbetzin arrived in America 85 years ago, and I was thinking of writing about that momentous occasion, however, I decided to write about something else that occurred on the 28th of Sivan, and that is the day the Rebbe arrived with or brought his mother to America twenty-six years later 5707 (1947).
A Taste of the Rebbe’s Farbrengens – Parshas Behaalosecha
Each farbrengen is a priceless treasure. It was the highlight of the week for those fortunate to be present when the Rebbe farbrenged. Nowadays, these farbrengens are preserved in thousands of pages, waiting to be relived by every chossid.
Weekly Dvar Torah: Until the Flame Burns on Its Own
In this week’s Dvar Torah, Rabbi Katzman delves into the Jewish source of inspiration, the mission of every Jew to ignite others towards being the best person they can be.
An Interview With Reb Aron Dalfin – Rabbi Yisrael Friedman, Rosh Yeshiva Ohelei Torah
Rabbi Chaim Dalfin has released a new interview with Reb Aron Dalfin touching on the famed Rabbi Yisrael Friedman, Rosh Yeshiva of Oholei Torah.
Weekly Letter: Do Gentiles Have A Neshama?
To one questioning whether or not Gentiles have a neshama, the Rebbe clarifies the point of the chosenness of the Jewish people and how the soul of the Gentile and the soul of the Jew differ in their nature.
Rabbi Borenstein’s Class’ Holds Annual Year End BBQ
Continuing the 43-year annual tradition for Rabbi Borenstein’s eighth-grade class, they all got together in the backyard of his Balfour Place home for a Siyum and barbeque.
NY AG Candidate Saritha Komatireddy Visits the Ohel
Republican nominee for New York Attorney General Saritha Komatireddy recently visited the Ohel, where she wrote a pan and davened for success and guidance as she continues her statewide campaign.
Here’s My Story: When The Ice Burned
Rabbi Moshe Avrohom Smith was a kindergarten teacher who taught the Alef-Bet to children in Crown Heights for nearly fifty years. Currently residing in Deerfield Beach, Florida, he was interviewed in December 2025.
Op-Ed: How to Exercise Political Power – Why Crown Heights Political Activists and Voters Are Diverging
If a relationship cannot stop a politician from advancing policies that burden the neighborhood, then what value does that relationship truly hold? In fact, moral hazard dictates that politicians will feel comfortable supporting such measures precisely because they know that the community activists will prioritize access over accountability.
HY’D: Tank Officer Killed In Hezbollah Anti-Tank Attack
The slain officer is named as Cpt. Eitan Shmuel Lemberg, 21, of the 7th Armored Brigade’s 75th Battalion, from Mishmar HaShiv’a.
Baby Boy!
Dubi (Shalom Dovber) and Chava (nee Sebag) Raitport from Crown Heights had a baby boy!
New Engagement!
Dovid Vaisfiche (Melville, NY) to Aidy Freedman (Bahia Blanca, Argentina) L’Chaim: Tonight, Thursday, 8:00pm at The JCM Upstairs
Gimmel Tammuz 2026 – A farbrengen To Remember
[Communicated Content] In honor of Gimmel Tammuz, Rabbi Chaim Dalfin, author Historian and Mashpia will be farbrenging in numerous cities.
Crown Heights Community Members Back Ahron Gluck for Assembly
With just three weeks remaining until the Democratic primary race, endorsements and support from members of the Crown Heights community have been piling in for Assembly District 43 candidate Ahron Gluck, ahead of the important election.
At the Conclusion of a Torah Campaign, Students Awarded Premium Sets of Rashi and Rabbeinu Tam Tefillin
The uplifting event was magnificently organized by the student Shluchim (Temimim) who work with dedication within the walls of the Yeshiva Gedolah, which is the oldest in Russia and is currently experiencing tremendous growth and prosperity.
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