By COLlive reporter
A new organization has opened in Crown Heights, providing entertainment, social events and learning opportunities for local single women.
“In the Heights,” founded under the existing organization Maayan Bracha, is in memory of Shayna Bracha Borevitz obm, and is directed by Mrs. Sara Labkowski, along with volunteers Chana Perman, Chavah’le Aronow, Mushky Greisman, Chana Felberman, Eidy Matusof and Mrs. Shternie Greisman, who are working tirelessly to realize this dream and bring it to fruition. The volunteers are joined by Mrs. Tzameret Borevitz, who strongly supports this vision which she believes will do honor to her daughter’s name.
“‘In the Heights’ was founded because we recognized that Crown Heights has hundreds of single young women seeking social events, entertainment, and learning opportunities,” Chavah’le Aronow, one of the organizers told COLlive. “We aim to fill this need with a wide variety of programs, such as classes, creative and intellectual courses, dance nights, arts fairs and more.”
The plans include monthly events for girls aged 19+, and in the future, the opening of a cafe/lounge for the girls to socialize in a positive setting.
“In the Heights has a holistic approach to nourish both the body and soul of our young women,” says Aronow. “Events will combine Torah from our most inspiring teachers with lectures and presentations about health, nutrition, music, art, dance, beauty, home decorating and more.”
And she notes, “programs will always include good food and a time and place to socialize with old and new friends.”
Recently, 2 events were arranged by the same organizers (under the LINK name) which were well attended by over 300 girls collectively, in honor of Tu B’Shvat and Purim. Each occasion received rave reviews by all who joined.
Girls of all ages and backgrounds thoroughly enjoyed the ambience, food spread, set up and decor, entertainment and speakers, and were especially pleased to see their friends there and meet new ones.
The attendees were extremely excited, stayed long after the event was over to spend time with each other, and were gratified to find many others with common interests.
Organizers say they are looking for volunteers for fund raising, set-up, marketing, talents and other services which can be useful in planning and executing functions.
In addition, they welcome suggestions for future events, programs, activities, experiences, skill development, classes, projects and opportunities not offered in this community before.
The next event will take place tonight, Monday, 7 Nissan – March 18, 8:00 pm, at Beis Levi Yitzchok on the corner of Crown and Albany. This evening will be led by our very own, much sought-after speaker, Mrs. Tzameret Borevitz and will include a delectable sushi spread.
If you would like to sponsor an event in someone’s honor, please contact them via email at: [email protected] or via Facebook at InThe Heights.
Please help by donating your Maaser money so that we can keep improving our programs and so that these events can be made available to more girls.
This looks truly amazing. I look forward to attending the events. Kol HaKavod Eidy Matusof! I know you are involved on all levels and are truly doing a wonderful job :)))
love a cousin
Wait for the Pesach Sheni event
I am single and i never heard about this! Can i come???
i was at the program last night and i must admit it was absolutely INCREDIBLE bh. the place was set beautifully and had such an inviting and serene atmosphere. its beauty was just an introduction to the heart-felt words of Mrs’ Borovitz.. her speech was absolutely life-changing, insprational, practcal, realistic, fascinating and so appropriate for the days we are approaching. i really want to thank Mrs. borovitz and the committe for investing so much time/money/creativity etc in the event that really illuminated my life as well as many of my friends’. may we all get togather with moshiach immediately, along… Read more »
U rock!!
Yay! Chavah’le!! We always knew you had it in you to be involved in running an organization which adds chayus to the community!! Keep up the great work!
your so awesome and incredible
I’m so impressed by all your enthusiasm and passion. Your effort is all worthwhile. May Hashem bless u.
We asked a member of the Crown Heights Beis Din about if donations to In The Heights can be considered maaser. The answer is yes, except for the value of food and non-Torah entertainment one personally derives benefit from.
I don’t think it is different than nightlife, but nightlife hasn’t existed in years. Sounds interesting but why would this be a maaser cause?
This is amazing! Keep up the great work! May this be the last good deed to tip the scale and bring moshiach now!!!
How is this different than nightlife?
GO chanie felberman!
u rock the house
Miss Felberman you are amazing!
Why not join forces?
You are incredible!
go chavale! a gem!
can i come!!!!
kol hakavod for that! brings moshiach closer!