17 years ago, a large and diverse group of people suffered a tragedy – the passing of Rabbi Sholom Brashevitzky, OBM. Family, childhood friends, classmates, Farbrengen buddies and above all his beloved students. All suffered a tremendous loss, each in their own way.
This Shabbos at the Besht, Rabbi Yosi Zajac will lead a discussion on the topic: Connecting to the Rebbe.
A member of Crown Heights Anash recently fell into a bad business deal, which resulted in a criminal case against him. Although he is innocent of the accusations, he is currently facing up to two years jail time.
Just one year ago, Jews around the world were struck by the heartbreaking news of the passing of Rivky (nee Deren) Berman, OBM. Her inspiring and courageous video messages of faith in Hashem, and on facing life’s challenges and overcoming them, were viewed by hundreds of thousands of people before and after her life with us in this world.
This Thursday, multiple training sessions for CGI counselors and staff will be held in Crown Heights. The event will feature a select variety of professionals, who will address key issues and provide practical advice to make camp a meaningful and impactful experience for both camper and camp counselor.
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On the holiday of Shavuos, the yiden ‘married’ Hashem at Matan Torah. The whole month of Sivan is infused with this spirit of marriage and shalom bayis. In that spirit, CHJCC and Adai Ad instituted a “Shalom Bayis Week” for Crown Heights couples.
This Shabbos at the Besht, Rabbi Shmuel Pevzner, Director of Merkaz Avrechim, will lead a discussion on the topic of Hachona for Gimmel Tammuz.
Keren Simchas Chosson V’kallah, the spectacular organization that enables young couples to build a Jewish home, is running a matching campaign to raise vital funds.
On Rosh Chodesh Tamuz, June 25th, a pioneering Shidduchim event run by ChabadMatch will take place in Crown Heights, giving parents and singles the ability to meet multiple experienced Shadchanim under one roof.
A joyous celebration will be held on Sunday, June 25 – Rosh Chodesh Tammuz, as the congregants and community welcome a new Sefer Torah to the Besht Center, donated by the Levy family in memory of Chaya Mussia Levy, OBM.
Keter, a popular Kippah manufacturer, opened a trendy Judaica outlet on Crown Heights’ Kingston Avenue, and quickly became a neighborhood staple, frequented by bargain-hunters and style-seekers alike.
This shabbos at the Besht, Rabbi Yitzchok Wolf will leas a discussion on the topic: What Do We Want For Our Children?
On Friday, 15 Sivan (June 9), there will be a rally at the Ohel for all children ages 5 to 12, featuring arts and crafts, prizes, sandwiches and an amazing program. Buses will leave 770 at 1:00pm and return at 3:45pm. Transportation will cost $3.
Mrs. Dini Spielman is sitting Shiva after the passing of her mother OBM at 556 East 5th St. [between Cortelyou Rd. and Avenue C] until Friday morning. Hamokom Yenachem Eschem Besoch She’ar Aveilei Tzion V’yerushalaim.
Alternate side parking (street cleaning) regulations will be suspended Wednesday and Thursday, May 31 and June 1, for Shavuos. All other regulations, including parking meters, remain in effect.
On the first night of Shavuos at the Besht, three renowned lecturers will lead discussions in Torah: 12:15am – Rabbi Mendy Wolff; 1:15am – Rabbi Mendel Hershkop; 2:15am – Rabbi Levke Kaplan.
On Wednesday, the first day of Shavuos, there will be various minyonim for Krias Hatorah and Aseres Hadibros around Crown Heights, which were arranged for women and children who cannot make it to Shul during Shachris.
Alternate side parking (street cleaning) and parking meter regulations will be suspended on Monday, May 29, for Memorial Day.
This Shabbos at the Besht, Rabbi Michoel Seligson will lead a discussion on the topic: Shavuos with the Rebbe and 50 years to the miracles of the 6 day war.
“While you are out shopping for cheesecake and other delicacies for Shavuos, please take a minute and think about your friends, neighbors and relatives who are calling us for money and knocking on our door so that they can buy challah and milk for Yom Tov,” writes director of Chevra Simchas Shabbos V’Yomtov (CSSY) Rabbi Bentzion Stock in a letter to the Crown Heights community.
Alternate side parking (street cleaning) regulations will be suspended Thursday, May 25, for a Catholic holiday. All other regulations, including parking meters, remain in effect.