New Engagement!
Moishy Goldberg (Georgetown, NY) to Batsheva Gansburg (Coconut Creek, FL) L’Chaim: Tonight, Wednesday, 8:00pm at the JCM Upper Level
Credit Card Theft Suspect Arrested at Oholei Torah Following Shomrim Response
A man was arrested for grand larceny after stealing credit cards from women attending a wedding at the Oholei Torah Ballrom in Crown Heights last night, following a rapid response by Crown Heights Shomrim and the NYPD’s 77th Precinct.
The Chabad House That Is Also a Farm
For many, walking into a synagogue or Chabad House for the first time can be harder than it looks. There is a door, and a room, and people who already know each other. At Pardess Chabad Farm, there is a driveway, a field, and a goat.
Op-Ed: Why I Love My Teacher
I see him on the street and wave hi to him, but as a grown-up, I feel shy to walk over to him and share with him how much I appreciate him and why.
50 New Teachers Begin Their Mentorship Journey
For the second year in a row, as programming continues in honor of 50 years of Mivtza Chinuch, 50 new teachers are receiving extra support as they navigate their first year in the classroom through the MEF Teacher Mentorship Program.
New Permits Filed for Seven-Story Residential Building In Crown Heights
New building permits have been filed for a proposed seven-story residential building at 17 Lamont Court, in Crown Heights.
Baby Girl!
Moshe Yisroel Dovid and Estie Wolf from Chicago, IL had a baby girl!
Man Arrested for Indecent Exposure at Local Park Thanks to Shomrim and NYPD Response
A man was arrested for indecent exposure at a local park following a swift response by Crown Heights Shomrim and officers from the NYPD’s 71st Precinct.
Backstage with Benny: The Songs Along the Way With Hershy Weinberger
The conversation takes a few musical turns, exploring Chassidish classics, spontaneous musical creations, and how he went from being a fan to finding himself Backstage with Benny!
Save The Date: Shabbos Tzuzamen Is Back For Its Fifth Year!
Young Shluchim from around the globe will come together for MyShliach’s fifth Shabbos Tzuzamen. Scheduled for 26-27 Adar I for boys and 3-4 Adar II for girls, this year’s global celebration is slated to be the largest yet.
New Enagagement!
Shmouel Nadjar (Charenton le pont S.Maurice, France) to Shirel Chaya Partouche (Creteil, France)
On a Texas Army Base, a Bris in a Military-Issue Sukkah
It was an unusual Sukkot gathering at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio, Texas, a mix of service members in uniform mingling with civilians who had been cleared to enter the base. After all, it isn’t every day that a brit milah (or bris) takes place on a U.S. Army base—let alone in the Army’s own sukkah.
Kettle & Cord to Close Crown Heights Store After 10 Years
Kingston Avenue home goods store announces closing sale, thanks customers for a decade of community support.
After a Flood of Requests, Spanish-Speaking Women’s Retreat Returns to Panama
Oasis Espiritual, organized by Merkos 302 Español, is expanding for its third year, with new speakers, more room, and a free pass up for grabs.
A Torah Study Revolution in Russia: Bringing the Yeshiva Experience to Every Jew
A century-old initiative revived in Moscow, continuing a legacy of expanding Jewish education under the leadership of Russia’s Chief Rabbi.
Live 1:15pm: HaRav Moshe Wolberg Gives an Introductory Shiur to Mesechtas Pesachim
The introductory shiurim will give participants a taste of the depth, clarity, and excitement of learning Gemara B’Iyun, while introducing the unique approach of the newly launched Kollel.
Baby Boy!
Zalman and Brocho Friedman from Crown Heights had a baby boy!
