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
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770 Hosts the Largest Dayanus and Semicha Celebration in its History
Following the recent revitalization and growth of 770’s Dayanus and Semicha programs; mesaimim, proud family members, and the Yeshiva’s hanhalah joined together for the annual event in celebration of the ordination of 110 new Dayanim and Rabbanim. Full Story, Photos
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8th Grade Gets Tested on Entire Maseches Makos
Crown Heights Beis Din member Rabbi Yosef Braun tested the 8th-grade students at Lubavitcher Yeshiva in Crown Heights on the entire Maseches Makos. Parents and grandparents watched in amazement. 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
Shor Habor Meats Are No Longer Certified by CHK Kosher
The Shor Habor brand, which was Lubavitch Shechita, and other AgriStar beef and poultry will no longer be under the certification of CHK, rabbis of the Crown Heights Beis Din announced. Full Story
Rabbis Inspect Brooklyn Children’s Museum: ‘Kosher for Kohanim’
A team of rabbis from the Crown Heights Beis Din led by Rabbi Yosef Braun visited the Brooklyn Children's Museum to inspect the grounds where human remains are kept. One of them needed to remain outside until it was complete as he was a kohen himself. Full Story, Photos
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
First Time Since Covid: NYPD Shuts Down Main Shul of 770
The NYPD temporarily closed the main shul of 770 Eastern Parkway for the first time since the Covid pandemic over the violence and vandalism of bochurim and the failure to act by the Gabboim. Full Story
“Horrible:” Rabbi Braun Condemns Bochurim’s Vandalism in 770
Rabbi Yosef Braun, Rov of the Crown Heights Beis Din, condemned in the strongest words the bochurim who have breached the walls of 770. "Whose hand did not shake and tremble when they went and touched those walls, when they took a hammer to those walls?" Full Story, Audio
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Rabbi Braun Joins Siyum at Ohr Menachem Cheder
Upon completing their first complete Maseches Mishnayos, the Talmidim of grade three of Cheder Ohr Menachem in Crown Heights prepared a special presentation and Siyum which was joined by Crown Heights Beis Din Rabbi Yosef Braun. Full Story
Live: Project Chana: The Jewish Woman’s Power Hour
Live Tonight at 8:30 PM ET: Chabad women organizations unite to bring women everywhere easy access to our halachos with renowned teachers. Tonight: Rabbi Yosef Braun, Mara D’Asra of Crown Heights, Rabbi Berel Bell, Rav of Congregation Lubavitch, Montreal and Dayan, Beis Din Montreal and Mrs. Chaya Klein, administrator of MyMikvahCalendar and certified kallah teacher. Live
Live: Project Chana: The Jewish Woman’s Power Hour
Live Tonight at 8:30 PM ET: Chabad women organizations unite to bring women everywhere easy access to our halachos with renowned teachers. Tonight: Rabbi Yosef Braun, Mara D’Asra of Crown Heights, Rabbi Berel Bell, Rav of Congregation Lubavitch, Montreal and Dayan, Beis Din Montreal and Mrs. Chaya Klein, administrator of MyMikvahCalendar and certified kallah teacher. Live
Live: Project Chana: The Jewish Woman’s Power Hour
Live Tonight at 8:30 PM ET: Chabad women organizations unite to bring women everywhere easy access to our halachos with renowned teachers. Tonight: Rabbi Yosef Braun, Mara D’Asra of Crown Heights, Rabbi Berel Bell, Rav of Congregation Lubavitch, Montreal and Dayan, Beis Din Montreal and Mrs. Chaya Klein, administrator of MyMikvahCalendar and certified kallah teacher. Live
Badatz Members Address Kinus Hashluchim Melave Malka
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
‘AskTheRav’ Website Expands to Phone Hotline
The AskTheRav website, led by Crown Heights Beis Din Rabbi Yosef Braun, has expanded to a phone hotline for halachic Shaalos, with answers provided by a team of knowledgeable Rabbis. Full Story