Despite Snowstorm, Crown Heights Schools Will Continue Learning

By COLlive Reporter

As a winter storm bears down on New York City, Crown Heights mosdos are pressing ahead with adjusted schedules, ensuring that limud haTorah continues across the neighborhood.

Both Oholei Torah and Lubavitch Yeshiva of Crown Heights announced that learning will take place tomorrow, even as weather conditions may worsen. Parents are urged to use their discretion and prioritize safety.

In a letter to parents, Oholei Torah leadership emphasized the Yeshiva’s longstanding commitment to remaining open regardless of weather conditions — a value instilled by Reb Michoel Teitelbaum a”h, the founder of the school whose 21st yahrtzeit is tomorrow.

“For seventy years, regardless of the size of the storm, our Yeshiva has remained open,” the administration wrote. “We remain steadfast in that commitment.”

Due to the expansion of Crown Heights and the distance many talmidim now live from the main campus, Oholei Torah will operate a special program for Cheder and Mechina in six locations throughout the neighborhood, bringing davening and learning closer to students’ homes.

Each location will host Shacharis, learning and Mincha, the administration said.

The program will run from 10:00 am until 1:00 pm at all six locations. Parents are advised to review the location assignments that were distributed, and appear below.

Mesivta will operate out of two locations, the Mesivta Campus (555) and the Main Campus (667).

Chassidus will begin at 9:00 am, followed by Shacharis at 10:00 am. The remainder of the schedule will be determined.

Preschool will be closed.

The hanhala expressed gratitude to the mechanchim and staff who committed to staff the various locations, as well as to the shuls that opened their doors to host the programs.

Fathers are encouraged to join their sons for Shacharis and Mincha and to learn in between.

Due to the anticipated driving ban and possible delivery disruptions, food will not be provided. Parents are asked to ensure their sons eat breakfast before arrival.

At Lubavitch Yeshiva, the following schedule will be in effect:

Preschool and Pre-1A: No classes

Grades 1–3: Davening and learning in Yeshiva from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Grades 4–6: Davening and learning in Yeshiva and at 305 Remsen Avenue, from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Grades 7–8: Davening and learning in Yeshiva from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Beis Medrash: Regular schedule

Both mosdos emphasized that families should assess conditions in their specific areas and decide whether it is safe for their children to attend.