named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Beis Din of Crown Heights
Halachic court that addresses matters of Jewish law, marital issues, and dispute resolution in accordance with halacha.
CHJCC
Community organization providing social services, housing support, safety advocacy, and civic engagement for residents of Crown Heights.
Crown Heights Kashrus (CHK)
Kosher certification agency that supervises restaurants, grocery stores, and food producers in Crown Heights and beyond, ensuring compliance with halachic standards.
Mishpat Shalom
Community mediation service that resolves disputes through compromise (pshara) under halachic guidance, using panels of rabbis and professionals.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Jewish Religious Divorce and Mediation Services 2 activities
- Facilitate community dispute resolution through Beis Din-guided compromise (Pshara)Operates a mediation service that uses compromise (Pshara) under Beis Din guidance, assigning neutral panels of Rabbonim and professionals to resolve disputes, initiated via secure intake and a $50 fee per party.
- Operate a halachic court (Beis Din) for Jewish legal and marital mattersProvides a halachic court to address matters of Jewish law, including marital issues and dispute resolution, in accordance with rabbinic authority.
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Kosher Certification and Supervision Services 2 activities
- Facilitate kosher business transitions and certificationsSupports ownership transitions of kosher establishments, such as Bunch O' Bagels, and ensures continuity of kashrus standards through certification under CHK supervision.
- Provide kashrus certification for establishments and productsOffers kosher supervision and certification for food establishments, wineries, and seasonal products, including public guidance on compliance and updated listings of certified vendors.
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Transportation Policy Advocacy & Infrastructure Reform 1 activity
- Advocate for community interests with city government on infrastructure timingMonitors public notices and advocates with City Hall to delay disruptive infrastructure work, successfully securing postponements during religious observances and major community events.
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Community Resource Navigation and Support Services 1 activity
- Deliver social services and community advocacy in Crown HeightsProvides housing support, safety assistance, and advocacy for residents, while serving as a central hub for communal services, resource coordination, and spiritual leadership in the Crown Heights Jewish community.
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Jewish Textual and Educational Publishing 1 activity
- Publish halachic and Chassidic guidance for religious periodsProduces and distributes educational materials, including guides for the Three Weeks and Nine Days, in English and Hebrew to support community observance.
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Jewish Holiday and Shabbat Community Events 1 activity
- Support community institutions through member funding and leadership engagementSustains essential services and strengthens communal institutions through member support and regular consultation with Rabbonim and Beis Din members.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Manage local infrastructure construction and repaving projectsConducts and resumes concrete pouring, repaving, and roadway upgrades on key streets in Crown Heights, including Kingston Avenue and President Street, with targeted completion timelines.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$543K
Contributions & grants$114K21%
Program service revenue$429K79%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$482K
Program expenses64%
Admin / overhead36%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$87K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$264K
Cash$98K
Investments$0
Liabilities$97K
Net assets$167K
Liquid reserves2.5 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -10.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 3
- FISHEL BROWNSTEIN — TREASURER
- YOSEF HACKNER — SECRETARY
- ZAKI ISSAC TAMIR — CHAIRMAN
relationships · 46
Who they work with
- 71st Precinct Partner — Met with Vaad Hakohol leadership to strengthen partnerships and prepare for the Tishrei season.
- Albany Bake Shop Partner — Establishment selling donuts under Vaad Hakohol of Crown Heights kashrus supervision.
- Almah Cafe Partner — Establishment selling donuts under Vaad Hakohol of Crown Heights kashrus supervision.
- Badatz Government — Provides kashrus supervision for official Kinus Hashluchim events in Crown Heights under the Badatz authority.
- Beigels Partner — Establishment selling donuts under Vaad Hakohol of Crown Heights kashrus supervision.
- Beis Din Partner — Collaborates with the Beis Din and its members, including Rabbi Osdoba and Rabbi Braun, on community matters.
- Beis Din Partner — Collaborates with the Beis Din to support halachic standards and communal services.
- Beis Din of Crown Heights Government — Provides rabbinic supervision and auspices for all Mishpat Shalom proceedings.
- Beis Din of Crown Heights Partner — Collaborates with Vaad Hakohol on community matters and dispute resolution through Mishpat Shalom.
- Boeuf & Bun Partner — Establishment selling donuts under Vaad Hakohol of Crown Heights kashrus supervision.
- Bread and Dairy Partner — Establishment selling donuts under Vaad Hakohol of Crown Heights kashrus supervision.
- Brooklyn Community Board 9 Government — Engaged with Brooklyn Community Board 9 for support in rescheduling infrastructure work.
- Bunch O’ Bagels Partner — Partnered with Bunch O’ Bagels to ensure CHK kashrus certification and ongoing compliance.
- CHJCC Partner — Collaborated with Vaad Hakohol to advocate for postponement of milling and paving work in Crown Heights.
- CHJCC Partner — Partner organization providing social services in Crown Heights.
- Chocolatte Partner — Establishment selling donuts under Vaad Hakohol of Crown Heights kashrus supervision.
- Crown Heights Network — Community served and sustained by the organization's efforts.
- Crown Heights Beis Din Government — Issues halachic and kashrus guidance under the supervision of the Vaad Hakohol.
- Crown Heights Kashrus (CHK) Partner — Partner organization responsible for kashrus certification in the community.
- Department of Transportation Government — Worked with the DOT to reschedule infrastructure work in Crown Heights.
- Holy Schnitzel Partner — Establishment selling donuts under Vaad Hakohol of Crown Heights kashrus supervision.
- Joseph’s Dream Burger Partner — Establishment selling donuts under Vaad Hakohol of Crown Heights kashrus supervision.
- Kingston Bake Shop Partner — Establishment selling donuts under Vaad Hakohol of Crown Heights kashrus supervision.
- Koshertown Partner — Establishment selling donuts under Vaad Hakohol of Crown Heights kashrus supervision.
- Mayor’s Office Government — Collaborated with the Mayor’s Office to secure postponement of milling and paving work.
- Mozzarella Partner — Establishment selling donuts under Vaad Hakohol of Crown Heights kashrus supervision.
- NY Paving Partner — Coordinated with NY Paving to reschedule milling and paving work in Crown Heights.
- National Grid Partner — Coordinated with National Grid to reschedule milling and paving work in Crown Heights.
- Pizza Heights Partner — Establishment selling donuts under Vaad Hakohol of Crown Heights kashrus supervision.
- Ricotta Coffee Partner — Establishment selling donuts under Vaad Hakohol of Crown Heights kashrus supervision.
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strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Collaborative Community Representationmethodology: collaborative community representationBy collaborating with rabbanim, institutions, and city agencies, the organization strengthens community cohesion and advocacy because shared decision-making across religious and civic structures produces more effective and culturally grounded outcomes.
- Conflict Resolution Through Compromise (Pshara)methodology: conflict_resolution_via_compromiseBy resolving disputes through compromise rather than strict legal rulings, the organization promotes peace, preserves relationships, and strengthens community unity because relational harmony is valued over adversarial outcomes.
- Halacha-Based Community Governancemethodology: halacha-based community governanceBy aligning leadership and service delivery with halachic principles and the teachings of the Rebbe, the organization ensures religious coherence and communal unity because shared religious authority produces collective trust and sustained participation.
- Kashrus Supervision as Communal Standard Settingmethodology: strict-kashrus-supervisionBy enforcing strict, transparent kashrus standards through certification and supervision, the organization ensures reliable access to kosher food because consistent halachic compliance builds community-wide trust and shared religious practice.