Ahead of the upcoming grand celebration Siyum HaRambam, a "Bo Bayom" Siyum was held at the Jewish Children's Museum, with the participation of Crown Heights Bais Din Rabbis Avrohom Osdoba and Rabbi Yosef Braun. Full Story, Photos
Crown Heights Bais Din Lead Siyum Ahead of Big Event
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Tonight: ‘Bo Bayom’ Siyum HaRambam in Crown Heights
Ahead of the upcoming grand celebration Siyum HaRambam, a "Bo Bayom" Siyum will be held tomorrow evening at the Jewish Children's Museum, with the participation of Crown Heights Bais Din Rabbis Avrohom Osdoba and Rabbi Yosef Braun. Full Story
CHK and Agri Star in Talks to Repair Working Relationship
The CHK kosher division of the Crown Heights Beis Din has been working overtime to avoid a meat and poultry shortage for those relying on their certified products, while in talks to possibly continue working with Agri Star Meat and Poultry in Postville, Iowa. Full Story
A Year in the Making: Behind the New Lamed-K Certification
COLlive exclusive: The creation of the new Lamed-K supervision, which replaced the CHK to certify Shor Habor meats at AgriStar, can be traced to the Kinus Hashluchim in New York. Full Story
New “Kashrus Lubavitch” Will Certify AgriStar and Shor Habar Meats
3 Chabad rabbis heading a new kosher certification announced that they will be supervising the AgriStar meat plant and its Shor Habar brand, after CHK removed its ’Lubavitch shechita’ hechsher. Full Story
Taharas Habayis Launches Newly Ordained Chosson Teachers
The Taharas Habayis organization held a momentous event on Motzei Shabbos, marking the graduation of a new cohort of Chosson Teachers. Full Story
Live: Farbrengen for ‘Sholom Bayis Maalochim’
Live tonight at 8:45 pm: Machon Taharas Habayis will host an exclusive Farbrengen featuring Reb Mendel Levin of Westchester Yeshiva, who will share his vast experience and inspire the attendees with new and veteran Chosson teachers as well as those in the Sholom Bayis field. Full Story
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Rabbi Avrohom Osdoba, senior Chaver of Crown Heights Badatz, was seen in a discussion today in the small zal with Rabbi Mendel Yusewitz ahead of the Machon 'Taharas Habayis' event celebrating the completion of the yearlong training and official launch of a new team of Machon Taharas Habayis Chosson Teachers. More
Video: Speeches Planning Elections in Crown Heights
Watch: Rabbi Avrohom Osdoba and Rabbi Yosef Braun of the Crown Heights Beis Din, CHJCC Chairman Zaki Tamir and activist Rabbi Michoel Chazan address the representatives of Crown Heights Shuls about the upcoming plans for the election of a new Board of Directors for Crown Heights Jewish Community Council and Vaad Hakohol of Crown Heights. Full Story
After 14 Years, Elections for Vaad Hakohol, 770 Gabboim and 3rd Rov
New development in Crown Heights: After 14 years of stagnation, communal leadership is working to hold neighborhood elections, for leadership of the Vaad Hakohol, Gabboim of 770 Eastern Parkway and a third Rov for the Beis Din. Full Story, Photos, Video
Locked Out, 770 Bochurim Disperse Around Crown Heights
Bochurim from the Central Chabad Yeshiva at 770 Eastern Parkway used a tent and local shuls as alternative locations to learn and daven as the main shul remains closed until further notice. Full Story, Photos
Crown Heights Beis Din Decries “Terror in 770”
A letter from the Crown Heights Beis Din, signed by Rabbi Avrohom Osdoba and Rabbi Yosef Braun, condemns the "destructive and terrorizing acts at 770...following the arrogant behavior of certain individuals for a prolonged period of time." Full Story
Badatz Members Address Kinus Hashluchim Melave Malka
Photos: Yossi Jerufi/COLlive
Rabbi Avrohom Osdoba and Rabbi Yosef Braun, members of the Crown Heights Beis Din, both addressed the Kinus Hashluchim Melave Malka on Motzoei Shabbos; residents received continuous applause. Full Story, Photos, Video
Crown Heights Rabbonim Encourage Attending Israel Rally in Washington
Crown Heights Beis Din Rabbonim Rabbi Avrohom Osdoba and Rabbi Yosef Braun have written a public letter encouraging the Crown Heights community to attend a massive Israel solidarity rally next Tuesday in Washington, DC. Full Story
Machon Taharas Habayis Reaches Across the Globe
Machon Taharas Habayis is now launching Taharas Hamishpocha review series in various communities around the globe at different times to help the masses refresh these very special Halachos. Full Story
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Crown Heights Rabbonim Rabbi Avrohom Osdoba and Rabbi Yosef Braun met with a group of Israeli shochtim on Friday to review their qualifications to participate in kapporos under the supervision of the Beis Din. Photos
Live: Grand Kinus Hakhel in Crown Heights
Watch Live at 7:00 PM ET: A grand Hakhel gathering will take place at 770 Eastern Parkway for the Crown Heights community, featuring speakers Rabbi Shmuel Butman and Rabbi Aharon Ginsberg; The Badatz Rabbonim of Crown Heights, Rabbi Avrohom Osdoba and Rabbi Yosef Braun, will participate. Live
CHK Rabbis Visit Agri Star Meat Plant in Postville, Iowa
Crown Heights Rabbi Yosef Braun spent 2 days at the Agri Star Meat & Poultry processor in Postville, Iowa, together with the CHK's newly appointed coordinator of meat supervision, Rabbi Laibel Greenberg. Full Story, Photos
Crown Heights Bais Din Lead Siyum Ahead of Big Event
Photos: Aharon Gellis/COLlive
Ahead of the upcoming grand Siyum HaRambam celebration in Crown Heights marking the completion of the study of the 42nd cycle of the Rambam, a smaller “Bo Bayom” Siyum was held with the participation of members of the Crown Heights Bais Din Rabbi Avrohom Osdoba and Rabbi Yosef Braun. Full Story, Photos, Video
Live: ‘Bo Bayom’ Siyum HaRambam in Crown Heights
Join Live Now: Ahead of the upcoming grand celebration Siyum HaRambam, a "Bo Bayom" Siyum will be held this Motzei Shabbos at the Jewish Children's Museum, with the participation of Crown Heights Bais Din Rabbis Avrohom Osdoba and Rabbi Yosef Braun. Live
Disputes in Crown Heights Will be Mediated Under Beis Din
The Vaad Hakohol of Crown Heights recently announced the revival of the popular “Mishpat Shalom” program under the auspices of the Beis Din to allow for the peaceful resolution of disagreements. Full Story, Video
Rabbi Braun Explains What Triggered Letter on Drinking
The Crown Heights Beis Din issued a letter warning about limiting the drinking of alcohol on Purim. At a recent meeting, Rabbi Yosef Braun explained the disturbing reality that led to it. Full Story
‘Near Death’: Activists Warn About Rise in Alcohol Consumption
Chilul Hashem in the making: A group of Jewish community activists met to discuss the rise of alcohol availability and consumption in frum circles; a Yeshiva bochur was found intoxicated in Park Slope. Full Story, Photos
Two Popular Zakon Wines Return to Stores
Harav Avrohom Osdoba, Av Bais Din of Crown Heights, traveled once again to supervise this year's bottling of Kesser's Eminent Passover wines, available now after a period of high demand and limited availability. Full Story, Photos
Rabbi Paltiel Leads Packed Farbrengen in Crown Heights
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Famed lecturer Rabbi Yosef Yitzchok Paltiel led a packed Farbrengen on Tuesday evening celebrating Yud Shevat, the day when the Rebbe assumed leadership, at Bais Eliezer Yitzchok in Crown Heights. Full Story, Photos, Video
