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The Ostrozynski family is sitting Shiva after the passing of their dear mother, Mrs. Mindy Ostrozynski OBM at her home, 440 Brooklyn Apt 4B in Crown Heights.

Shacharis 7:30, 8:15 and 9:00 (Sunday no 7:30am minyan).
Mincha 7:30pm (Friday: 2:00pm).
Maariv 8:25pm.

Condolences can be sent to ostro770@hotmail.com

Hamokom Yenachem Eschem Besoch Shaar Avaylay Tzion VeYerushalayim

Info to Be Menachem Avel the Ostrozynski Family

The Ostrozynski family is sitting Shiva after the passing of their dear mother, Mrs. Mindy Ostrozynski OBM at her home, 440 Brooklyn Apt 4B in Crown Heights.

Shacharis 7:30, 8:15 and 9:00 (Sunday no 7:30am minyan).
Mincha 7:30pm (Friday: 2:00pm).
Maariv 8:25pm.

Condolences can be sent to ostro770@hotmail.com

Hamokom Yenachem Eschem Besoch Shaar Avaylay Tzion VeYerushalayim

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Daily News Profiles C.A.Y. Tu B’av Celebration

Women beat drums as part of a Tu B’Av celebration in Ahavas Yisroel synagogue in Crown Heights. Men also were taking part, but the genders were divided by a curtain. Photo: NY Daily News

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