Over the years the annual Ten Yad auction has become known as the ladies’ event for Crown Heights and the surrounding Jewish communities, drawing thousands of women who come out for an evening of entertainment and fabulous prizes, while supporting new couples in need.
This year, Ten Yad introduced an all-new concept – top sponsors were invited to beautifully showcase their wares, interact with the crowd, and hand out coupons and souvenirs. Crown Heights was represented by Mink Jewelers, Everything But The Baby, the Silver Spoon Store, Elite Sterling, Pearls and More, and Mendel’s Woodwork.
Hatzolah
Shmira
Bikur Cholim of Crown Heights
Beth Din of Crown Heigths
To reach this goal, YO S.O.S. is searching for opportunities far and wide. If you know of any organizations interested in bringing on talented and motivated high schools students over the summer, please be in touch with YO S.O.S. at 718-679-9414 or rbuitekant@crownheights.organd martinp@crownheights.org.
Violence has erupted in the neighborhood on more than one occasion, including during the New York City blackout of 1977 . More than 75 stores were robbed in the area. Thieves used cars to pull down gates protecting stores. In 1991 there was an outbreak known as the Crown Heights Riot .
When I got engaged, I was excited about every little detail of wedding planning– tasting cakes, mapping out DIY projects, picking postage for reply cards–pretty much everything, except wedding dress shopping. For some reason, I just wanted to get it over with. I was convinced I was too much of an ice princess to have that tearful “THIS IS THE ONE!” moment. I’ve also inherited my mom’s bargain shopping expertise and challenged myself to buy the cheapest wedding dress possible. So when I heard that my favorite store in the entire world, TARGET, sold wedding dresses… oh, it was on.