This message about a trike-a-thon fundraiser just in from Rabbi Simcha Weinstein of Congregation B’nai Avraham: Who: Children, Parents & Grandparents What: Lag B’Omer Bike-a-Thon Where: Outside Kiddie Korner/B’nai Avraham, 117 Remsen Street (between Clinton & Henry: The Road will be Closed) When: Lag B’Omer, Tuesday, May 12th from 5-7 pm Why: To help raise […]
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New Heights preschool and Kindergarten
This fall, there will be a new preschool and Kindergarten in Brooklyn Heights — Congregation B’nai Avraham is expanding its popular Kiddie Korner program with new space at the corner of Montague and Clinton streets for infant and toddler daycare, and a Kindergarten class in the Remsen Street synagogue. The 3,500-square foot space is in […]
More break-ins at B’nai Avraham!
A serial burglar broke into Congregation B’nai Avraham three times in the last week, stealing cash in several charity boxes, breaking locks and seriously damaging the rabbi’s office door. The synagogue at 117 Remsen Street has now been burgled five times since June, and Rabbi Aaron Raskin said he is already at work to install […]
Brooklyn Heights Torah Swiped
The folks at Congregation B’nai Avraham thought they were doing a mitzvah when they lent one of their unique handwritten Torahs to a couple who wanted to have a “kosher vacation” in Turks and Caicos. Unfortunately, the borrowers thought it would be safe to leave the holy scroll overnight last Sunday in the back seat of their […]
Rabbi Simcha Serves Up Kosher Comedy
Amazon.com WidgetsFrom the BHB Inbox comes this holiday dispatch from Rabbi Simcha Weinstein. His new book, Shtick Shift is in stores now!: Stand-Up for Chanukah: Kosher cutting-edge comedy December 21st / 1st Night of Chanukah Cong. B’nai Avraham 117 Remsen Street, Brooklyn Heights Doors Open @ 7:3pm /Show: 8 – 10pm Martini Bar & Latkes […]
Rabbi Raskin Has Advice for Leaders
Congregation B’nai Avraham is bursting with literary talent. First, Rabbi Simcha Weinstein unleashed his Up Up and Oy Vey in 2006 and his upcoming Schtick Shift and now Rabbi Aaron Raskin has teamed up with management consultant Dr. Thomas D. Zweifel in writing The Rabbi and the CEO: The Ten Commandments of 21st Century Leaders.
Robbery Attempt, Vandalism or Hate Crime at Congregation B’nai Avraham
Rabbis Aaron Raskind and Simcha Weinstein of Congregation B’nai Avraham on Remsen Street survey the damage done overnight/early this morning to their front door by either an unsuccessful burglar or vandal. Authorities are investigating.
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