Iconic Williamsburg: Congregation Ahavas Israel, 108 Noble Street
Roughly a mile from the Williamsburg Bridge lies what is today known as the “Greenpoint Shul,” also known as Congregation Ahavas Israel, at.... read more
BDE: The Krechnif-Sigheter Rebbe, zt"l, Longtime Rebbe in Williamsburg
YS GOLD A pall of sadness descended upon the world of Torah and chassidus with the passing of Rav Zeida Eliezer Zev.... read more
Iconic Williamsburg: Rav Yoel Fink, zt”l
One of the pioneers of establishing Torah Judaism in America— a ga’on b’Torah whose heart that burned with yearning for Hashem—Rav Yoel.... read more
Iconic Williamsburg: Rav Zev Wolf Hirschprung, zt”l
Adjacent to the ohel of the Sadigerer Rebbe lies the grave of Rav Zev Volf Hirschprung of Krakow, a ga’on and.... read more
Iconic Williamsburg: Rav Menachem Mendel Leib Lokshin
Our previous foray into the early history of Williamsburg involved the most prominent concentration of Yidden at.... read more
Iconic Williamsburg: Firschein Press
Long before there was text messaging and emails and other media to spread the word in rapid fashion about events.... read more
Iconic Williamsburg: Rav Shabsi Rosenberg, zt”l
We return to old Williamsburg’s Moore Street, the beginning of Brooklyn Jewry’s establishment—where the.... read more
Iconic Williamsburg: Rav Osher Yonah Weinberger, zt”l
The aftermath of the great Churban found Williamsburg half-a-century into its Jewish settlement—with a rapid.... read more
Iconic Williamsburg: Rav Shraga Leib Brill
As we continue our journey through the streets of old Williamsburg, and the foundations of the Jewish community that were being formed there.... read more
Iconic Williamsburg: Rav Daniel Shapiro
Way back in the 1920’s, when Eastern European Jews were fleeing the upheaval, poverty, starvation and suffering in the aftermath of WWI, a.... read more
Reader’s Write: Since When is Pain Entertainment?
Dear Williamsburg365 readers,Once again, I stood on the streets of Williamsburg and watched a scene that should never have happened among.... read more
Iconic Williamsburg: Rav Shlomo Zalman Richtman
The 1940’s Works Progress Administration photos are a gift to history lovers. On one “virtual tour” of old Williamsburg, we came.... read more
Declutter Diaries: Pre-Pesach Kitchen Reset
Welcome back to Declutter Diaries! Before we start kashering and swapping in Pesach essentials, let’s take stock of what’s actually in.... read more
Today in History: The 9/11 Memorial Lights Illuminate the Sky
Do you know those powerful beams of light that light up the night sky every year in New York City to honor those.... read more
The Results Are In: How Much Are Parents Tipping This Purim?
The results are in, and they’re buzzing! We asked people from Boro Park, Williamsburg, Monsey, and Monroe how much they’re tipping their.... read more
Poll: How Generous Are You with Your Purim Tips?
Purim is here, and the excitement of giving is in the air! With the arrival of groggers, costumes, and hamantaschen, it’s also tipping season.... read more
Declutter Diaries: Organizing Our Phones
Welcome back to Declutter Diaries! This week, we’re tackling the digital mess because clutter isn’t just physical. Between overflowing.... read more
Iconic Williamsburg: Reb Yitzchok Spivak
A fascinating personality in Williamsburg of yore was the Aleksansder chossid Reb Yitzchok Spivak who hailed from Lodz and merited to be in the.... read more
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