Shabbat in the Heights

A spirited Shabbat experience
in the nerve center of the Chabad-Lubavitch movement

Shabbat in the Heights is dedicated in loving memory of David Rock - David Shmuel Ben Zalman Gershon z"l, marking his 11th yahrtzeit on Iyar 14 - Pesach Sheni.

4–6 IYAR 5785 • MAY 2–4, 2025

Crown Heights, Brooklyn

Add to My Calendar 2025-05-02 09:00:00 2025-05-04 15:00:00 America/New_York Shabbat in the Heights A SPIRITED SHABBAT EXPERIENCE IN NERVE CENTER OF THE CHABAD LUBAVITCH MOVEMENT Crown Heights, Brooklyn Shabbat in the Heights [email protected]

WHAT  TO EXPECT

Crown Heights

Experience a taste of Crown Heights with an insider’s tour of the neighborhood highlighted by a visit to the iconic 770 building, the Rebbe’s Shul and Chabad Central Headquarters. The weekend will be complemented by three gourmet meals daily.

The Ohel

Visit a site revered by hundreds of thousands around the world, a place where heaven and earth intersect, and where prayers are answered and blessings are bestowed. The Ohel, located in Queens, NY is the resting place of the Lubavitcher Rebbe.

Inspiring Personalities

Enjoy lively and informative lectures by noted educators, and benefit from the opportunity to meet new friends who share your enjoyment of Jewish study.

Accommodations

Crown Heights boasts a variety of wonderful accommodations, designed to enhance your stay! Whether it’s a warm family home, nearby hotel or Airbnb, your Shliach and JLI are happy to assist you in making arrangements that best suit your needs. Please note that hotel and rental fees are not included.

SAMPLE SCHEDULE

Registration

JLI HQ - 832 Eastern Pkwy

9:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Pre-Shabbat Reception and
Community Group Photos

The Courtyard at 770 Eastern Pkwy

5:00 PM - 5:45 PM

The Rebbe’s Shul
and Personal Study

Rabbi Ari Sollish
770 Eastern Parkway

6:00 PM

Candle Lighting

Oholei Torah - 667 Eastern Pkwy
Mrs. Shaindy Jacobson
Women Only

7:00 PM

Sparks of Wisdom

Insights On Jewish Unity
Oholei Torah - 667 Eastern Pkwy
Rabbi Mordechai Dinerman

7:45 PM

Friday Night Services

Oholei Torah - 667 Eastern Pkwy

8:30 PM

Shabbat Dinner

Hosted by various families in Crown Heights

9:00 PM

Breakfast

Oholei Torah - 667 Eastern Pkwy

8:00 AM

Chassidut Group Study

Chassidut Group Study
Let's Talk Tanya
Rabbi Naftali Silberberg
Oholei Torah - 667 Eastern Pkwy

9:00 AM

Shabbat Morning Services

Torah Nuggets:
Rabbi Levi Dubov
Rabbi Eli Pink
Rabbi Yanky Majesky
Rabbi Mendel Blum
Rabbi Yitzchok Tiechtel
Rabbi Chaim Grossbaum
Rabbi Raphi Steiner
Oholei Torah - 667 Eastern Pkwy,
or at local synagogues

10:00 AM

Kiddush

Oholei Torah - 667 Eastern Pkwy

12:30 PM

Lecture

From Showbiz to Shabbos
Mrs. Molly Resnick
Oholei Torah - 667 Eastern Pkwy

1:15 PM

Shabbat Lunch

Chairman: Rabbi Chaim Hanoka
Keynote: Extraordinary Times. Extraordinary Measures.
Rabbi Ari Sollish
Oholei Torah - 667 Eastern Pkwy

2:00 PM

Crossfire!

Rabbi Aharon Loschak
Rabbi Naftali Silberberg
Rabbi Ari Sollish
Moderated by: Rabbi Chaim Hanoka
Oholei Torah - 667 Eastern Pkwy

3:30 PM

The Rebbe’s House

Rabbi Ronnie Fine
1304 President St

4:45 PM

Visit with Local Personalities

Proceed with the group
following the Rebbe's House
or take some time for yourself
to rest, relax, and rejuvenate

Rabbi Yingy Bistritzk
1359 Carroll St.
Mrs. Devorah Halberstam
1291 Carroll St.
Mrs. Pnina Hanoka
511 Crown St.
Rabbi Moshe Rubashkin
1349 President St.

5:15 PM

Minchah

United Lubavitcher Yeshiva
570 Crown St.

6:45 PM

Farbrengen

United Lubavitcher Yeshiva
570 Crown St.
Women: Mrs Shaindy Jacobson

Men: Rabbi Simon Jacobson

7:00 PM

Havdalah & Melave Malka

Oholei Torah - 667 Eastern Pkwy
Sing-along Havdalah
with Cantor: Rabbi Baruch Gancz
Greetings:
Rabbi Moshe Kotlarsky
Video presentation:
Student Delegates from Columbia University

9:30 PM

Shacharit

At any local synagogue

7:15 AM

Breakfast

Oholei Torah - 667 Eastern Pkwy

8:30 AM

Sites to Visit

- Crown Heights Hatzalah Tour
CH74 Yitz Goldberg, Yisroel Friend

- The Rebbe’s Library
Rabbi Shmuel Super

- OK Kashrut Center
Rabbi Yitzchak Hanoka

- Women’s Mikvah Tour
Mrs. Naomi Heber

- Kingston Ave, walking tour with JewishBrooklynNYC
(includes: Scribe, Sheitel Salon, Kapota/Hat
store and some more stops)
- Jewish Children’s Museum

10:00 AM-11:00

The Significance of Visiting the Rebbe’s Ohel

Video Presentation
Rabbi Ari Sollish
Oholei Torah - 667 Eastern Pkwy

11:15 AM

Depart for the Rebbe’s Ohel

Buses will depart from
Oholei Torah - 667 Eastern Pkwy
To-go lunch will be available

1:00 PM

Busses Depart Back to Crown Heights

3:00 PM
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If you have any questions about the event, please contact us via the form below or by phone at 718-221-6900.