Bais Levi Yitzchak Shul
Located at
556 Crown St, corner Albany Ave.
Use the Albany Ave entrance (1 flight up)
Mailing address- 383 Kingston Ave / Suite 249
Brooklyn, N.Y. 11213
Email address / info@blys.org
Tax Deductible donations via https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=F857S557E5LZJ
Zelle or Cash App # 917-327-9493
Daily Minyan
Shacharis Sunday @ 9:00am
Shacharis Monday through Friday @ 8:00am
Mincha @ 1:45pm
Maariv @ 8:35pm
Nightly Shiurum
Shacharis Shabbos 10:00am
Special Announcements:
It is thirty-four years since the Rebbe issued an emotional call on the eve of 28th of Nissan, 5751 (April 11, 1991) to his followers, and to the world Jewish community, to increase their efforts to bring Moshiach and the ultimate redemption. Spoken in an anguished voice and couched in uncharacteristically personal terms, the Rebbe's words deeply shocked the Chassidim present in the Rebbe's synagogue and reverberated worldwide.
"How is it that the Redemption has not yet been attained?" the Rebbe cried. “That despite all that has transpired and all that has been done, Moshiach has still not come? What more can I do? I have done all I can to bring the world to truly demand and clamor for Redemption...The only thing that remains for me to do is to give over the matter to you. Do all that is in your power to achieve this thing--a most sublime and transcendent light that needs to be brought down into our world with pragmatic tools... I have done all I can. I give it over to you. Do all that you can to bring the righteous redeemer, immediately! I have done my part. From this point on, all is in your hands..."
We start learning Pirkei Avos Shabbos after Mincha. We say a Perek a week, between Pesach and Shavuos (and throughout the Summer)
Monday 30th Nissan
Yahrzeit of the famed Kabbalist Rabbi Chaim Vital (1542?-1620), author of the mystical work Eitz Chaim. Rabbi Chaim was the leading disciple of Rabbi Isaac Luria ("the "Holy Ari," 1534-1572) and the transcriber of his teachings, which form the "Lurianic" Kabbalah.
Tuesday 1st of Iyar
Yahrzeit of R. Menachem Mendel of Horodok (1788) Chassidic master Rabbi Menachem Mendel of Horodok (1730?-1788), also known as Rabbi Menachem Mendel of Vitebsk, was one of the leading disciples of the second leader of the Chassidic Movement, Rabbi DovBer of Mezritch. Upon the latter's passing in 1772, R. Menachem Mendel was regarded by his colleagues as the leader of the Chassidic community in Russia, and Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi considered him his rebbe and mentor. In 1777, R. Menachem Mendel led a group of 300 Chassidim to the Holy Land and established Chassidic communities in Safed and Teberias. Rabbi Menachem Mendel passed away on the 1st of Iyar of 1788 and is buried in Tiberias.
Yahrzeit of R. Shmuel Shmelke of Nikolsburg (1778) R. Shmuel Shmelke of Nickelsburg (1726-1778) was a major disciple of the second leader of the Chassidic movement, Rabbi DovBer, the Maggid of Mezeritch, along with his younger brother, Rabbi Pinchas, who served as rabbi of Frankfurt. They were among the first adherents of the Chassidic movement to hold rabbinic posts in Germany. Many Chassidic leaders of the next generation were his disciples.
Wednesday 2nd of Iyar
Birthday of the Rebbe Maharash the fourth Rebbe of Chabad-Lubavitch, Rabbi Shmuel Schneersohn (1834-1882), known by the acronym "Maharash", was born in the town of Lubavitch (White Russia) on the 2nd of Iyar of the year 5594 from creation (1834). His father, Rabbi Menachem Mendel of Lubavitch (the 3rd Chabad Rebbe, known as the "Tzemach Tzeddek") once remarked that Rabbi Shmuel's birthday, coinciding with the 17th day of the Omer Count, is defined by the Kabbalistic masters as Tifferet sheb'Tifferet ("Beauty of Beauty")
Shabbos Schedule:
7:28pm Candle lighting for Crown Heights
1:45pm 1st Mincha
7:33pm 2nd Mincha
8:18pm Kabolos Shabbos
8:30am Tehilim
10:30am Shacharis
7:23pm Mincha / Pirkei Avos / Seder Nigunim
8:31pm Maariv / Shabbos Ends / Rebbe’s Video
Davening Schedule for the following week
Shacharis – Sunday @ 9:00am,
Monday through Friday @ 8:00am
Mincha – Sunday through Friday @ 1:45pm
Maariv – Sunday through Thursday @ 8:35pm
Grand Kiddush co-sponsored by.
Mr. & Mrs. Moshe W. Bolinsky in honor of Moshe W. grandfather’s Yahrzeit Bentzion ben Yitzchak Aizik, obm 4 Iyar. His Neshama Should have the highest Aliya ever.
Mrs. Dorothy Schier, in honor of the Yahrzeit of their dear son Yitzchak ben Leib obm his Neshama should have the highest Aliya ever.
Rabbi & Mrs. Yitzchak Hanoka in honor of Yitzchak fathers Yahrzeit Professor Yaakov ben Yitzchak obm his Neshama should have the highest aliya ever.
Rabbi Dr. Mordechai & Mrs. Chana Pesha Jacobson in honor of first Yahrtzeit of Chana's mother, Esther Faiga bas Meir obm her Neshama should have the highest Aliya ever.
Mr. Yoni Biston in honor of his birthday Mazal Tov Mazal Tov you should have a Shnas Hatzlacha Ubracha
Rabbi & Mrs. Mendel and Chaya Lerman in honor of all the wonders and Miracles Hahsem performs with us daily, in honor of Shabbos Mevorchim - the Month of Iyar, which is an acronym for "Ani Hashem Rophecha--I am Hashem your Healer." for all those who need a Refua Shleima Now should have an immediate Refua Shleima.
Schedule last days of Pesach 5785
Friday, the last day of Chol Hamoed (April 18th 2025)
9:00am Shacharis
7:21pm Candle Lighting, Crown Heights
1:45pm 1st Mincha
7:26pm 2nd Mincha
8:11pm Maariv
(No Shehechiyunu is said by candle lighting or Kiddush)
After the meal, there will be learning and Farbrengen in shul all night. We ask all to prepare a story or a Sicha for tonight and for Seudas Moshiach Farbrengen. It is customary to remain awake on the eve of the Seventh of Passover and spend the entire night in Torah study and joyful celebration of the great miracle of the splitting of the sea.
If you want to bring any food item for farbrengen tonight, make sure to bring before Shabbos
Shabbos Shevi Shel Pesach (April 19th, 2025)
10:30am Shacharis, Musaf / Birkas Kohanim
7:21pm Mincha
8:23pm Candle Lighting, Crown Heights
8:23pm Maariv
Sunday Acharon Shel Pesach (April 4th 2021)
10:30am Shacharis, Yizkor / Musaf / Birkas Kohanim
7:00pm Mincha followed by Seudas Moshiach
Bring Wine & Matzah for Seudas Moshiach – before Shabbos -The last day of Passover ("Acharon Shel Pesach") is particularly associated with Moshiach and the future redemption. The Haftarah (reading from the Prophets) for this day is from Isaiah 11, which describes the promised future era of universal peace and divine perfection.
Rabbi Israel Baal Shem Tov instituted the custom of partaking of a "Moshiach's meal" on the afternoon of the last day of Passover; in addition to the Matzah eaten at "Moshiach's meal", the Rebbe Rashab added the custom of drinking four cups of wine, as in the Seder held on Passover's first days. MOSHIACH NOW
8:24pm Maariv / Havdalah wine only, give the Rav about an hour to repurchase the Chametz before using it.
Special Announcements:
Month of Nissan,
Jewish people were redeemed from the first exile, so shall we be redeemed from this last exile. Now Amen. No Tachnun the entire month. Don’t forget to say the Nassi
Maos Chittim
Bais Levi Yitzchak Shul is collecting "Maos Chittim" (Passover funds for those in need), which is one of the most significant observances of the Passover. Please open your heart and participate in this special "Mitzvah".
Sale of Chometz
Rabbi Mendel Lerman will be available to sell the Chometz every night after.
Maariv @ 8:00 pm, or you can contact him at 917-327-9493, or e-mail info@blys.org
The Rebbe’s birthday Yud Aleph Nissan
It is not merely a personal event affecting him alone; on the contrary, the very name Rebbe is an acronym for the Hebrew words, “head of the Jewish people.” The head contains the nerve center for the entire body, allowing all its diverse organs and limbs to function together as a single whole. Similarly, a Rebbe is a comprehensive soul whose life is lived in the consciousness of others and whose efforts are devoted to tightening the connection between them. As such, the Rebbe’s birthday leader of our generation is a day that affects us all.
In honor & merit of strengthening our connection to the Rebbe, everyone should be blessed in an abundance of blessings, of health, wealth, happiness, joy, children, and Shiduchim, and if in need of a miracle, especially in the month of miracles, miracles should happen.
Farbrengen Tuesday night Maariv at 8:00 pm followed by farbrengen.
in honor of the Rebbe’s birthday
Shabbos Schedule:
7:06 pm Candle lighting for Crown Heights
1:45 pm 1st Mincha
7:11 pm 2nd Mincha
7:56 pm Kabalos Shabbos
9:15am Chassidus with Rabbi Mendel Lerman
10:00am Shacharis
7:06pm Mincha / Seder Nigunim / Maamar
8:06pm Maariv / Shabbos Ends/ Rebbe’s Video
Davening Schedule for the following week
Shacharis - Sunday @ 9:00am
Monday through Friday @ 8:00am
Mincha – Sunday through Friday @ 1:45pm
Maariv – Sunday through Thursday @ 8:00pm
Grand Kiddush Sponsored by:
Mrs. Nira Blizinsky in honor of her mother’s Yahrzeit Malka bas Avraham obm her Neshama should have the highest Aliya ever.
Rabbis Mendel, Gershon Lerman & family in honor of their fathers Yahrzeit Rabbi Zvi Aba ben Reb Chaim DovBer obm his Neshama should have the highest Aliya ever.
Mrs. Mazal Zirkind in honor of her dear mother Yahrzeit Farcha bat Muzel v’Shaul Hai 's obm, and her grandfather and uncles Yahrzeit Shaul Hai ben Simcha vShaul, Sholomo Farage ben Muzel vShaul Hai, their Neshama should have the highest Aliya ever.
Dr. & Mrs. Aaron and Nechama Bennish in honor of Aaron's birthday. Mazal Tov you should have a Shenas Hatzlacha Ubracha
Mr. & Mrs. Mordechai and Sheina Fadlon in honor of Mordechai's and Sheina’s birthday Mazal Tov; you should both have a Shenas Hatzlacha Ubracha.
Mr. & Mrs. Gershon Orenstein, in honor of his mother’s Yahrzeit Shulamis bas Eliyahu her Neshama, should have the highest Aliya ever.
Anonymous, in honor of the Yahrzeit of Shmuel ben Kalman Ha’Kohen “Sidney” Ross, his Neshama should have the highest aliya ever.
Mr. & Mrs. Baruch Bongart in honor of the Yahrzeit of Gershon ben Meyer obm his Neshama Should have the highest Aliya ever.
Mr. & Mrs Avraham and Devorah Hayman in honor of Devora’s mother Yahrzeit Yehudis bas Ephraim Fishel obm her Neshama, should have the highest Aliya ever.
Special Announcements:
Thursday was Chof Zayin (27th) Adar and in a few weeks is Yud Aleph Nissan the Rebbe’s Birthday
In honor of Chof Zayin (27th ) Adar & Yud Aleph Nissan. Every one of us must do something special in honor of the Rebbe, to strengthen our connection with him. The following is a quote from Hayom Yom
“You ask how you can be bound (m'kushar) to me when I do not know you personally..."
"...The true bond is created by studying Torah. When you study my Maamarim, read the Sichos and associate with those dear to me - the Chassidic community and the tmimim - in their studies and Farbrenges, and you fulfill my request regarding saying Tehilim and observing Torah-study times - in this is the bond."
This Shabbos we read Parshas Ha’Chodesh
The Shabbos before Rosh Chodesh Nisan (or on Shabbos Rosh Chodesh Nisan). This Parsha talks about the first commandments that Hashem gave us: the sanctification of the months, establishing the calendar starting from Nissan; and also, the laws of Pesach
Maos Chittim
You can give Maos Chittim (gifts of money to the needy) through Bais Levi Yitzchak Shul. Please open your heart and participate in this special "Mitzvah".
No Tachnun is said the entire month of Nissan. - From Sunday Rosh Chodesh Nissan (3-30-25), we say the daily Parshah of the sacrifice of each Nasi, after Shacharis, followed by "Yehi Ratzon". (See Siddur). On the thirteenth, we read "Zos Chanukas." (see Siddur) The first Nasi to bring sacrifices, on Nissan 1, was Nachshon ben Aminadav, of the tribe of Yehudah, who was also the first to jump into the Yam Suf.
Monday 2nd of Nissan
Yahrzeit of our holy Master, Rabbi Sholom Dov Ber, the Rebbe RaShaB, of blessed memory, fifth Lubavitcher Rebbe, 5680 (1920). He founded Yeshiva Tomchei Tmimim. “...This day, the Yahrzeit of the Rebbe RaShaB, is the beginning of the leadership of my saintly father in-law. This day is meritorious for everyone to accept upon themselves, with a firm commitment to go in their ways that they taught, for the entire year, and they will be blessed, as they prophesied, ‘This is the vessel to receive their blessing in the material and the spiritual.’” [Letter of the Rebbe, Adar 25, 5710]
Sale of Chometz
Rabbi Mendel Lerman will be available from Tuesday on to sell the Chometz. 917-327-9493 or info@blys.org
Shabbos Schedule:
6:59pm Candle lighting for Crown Heights
1:45pm 1st Mincha
7:04pm 2nd Mincha
7:49pm Kabolos Shabbos
8:30am Tehillim for Shabbos Mevorchim
10:30am Shacharis
6:59pm Mincha / Seder Nigunim / Maamar
7:59pm Maariv / Shabbos Ends / Rebbe’s Video
Davening Schedule for the following week
Shacharis – Sunday @ 9:00am,
Monday through Friday @ 8:00am
Mincha – Sunday through Friday @ 1:45pm
Maariv – Sunday through Thursday @ 8:00pm
Grand Kiddush-Farbrengen- Co-sponsored
Sponsors Needed
Special Announcements:
Parshas Parah
This Shabbos we add Parshas Parah to the weekly Torah reading. Parshas Parah is read on the next to last Shabbos before Nisan (or the Shabbos before Rosh Chodesh). It teaches the laws of Parah Adumah - Red Heifer, and how it is purified. Since all Jews had to purify themselves before bringing the Korban Pesach, it is read now.
According to some Halachic authorities, it is a Torah obligation.
Parshas Parah will be read at BLYS at approximately 11:20 pm
Friday 21st Adar
Yahrtzeit of R. Elimelech of Lizhensk, author of Noam Elimelech, colleague of the Alter Rebbe, 5546 [1786].
Sunday 23rd of Adar
The Mishkan was assembled and disassembled for seven days until the Chanukahs’ Ha’Mishkan, 2449 (1312 BCE) (Bamidbar Rabba).
Beginning of the Consecration of Aharon and his sons as Kohanim,
Dedication of Second Beis HaMikdash, [516 BCE]. May we merit for the rebuilding of the 3rd Bais Hamikdash Amen Now
Tuesday 25th of Adar
The 25th of Adar is the birthday of Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka. On this day, 5789, the Rebbe instituted a birthday campaign by making farbrengen on one's birthday. May we all be blessed in her honor.
Thursday 27th of Adar
Rebbe suffered a stroke. 13 days before the Rebbe had the stroke, he gave out the Maamar VeAta Tzaveh, which discusses the role of Moshe Rabbeinu in
every generation. In honor of Chof Zayin (27th) Adar & Yud Aleph Nissan. Everyone should learn that Maamar, do something special in honor of the Rebbe, to strengthen our connection with him.
(The following is a quote from Hayom Yom)
“You ask how you can be bound (M’Kusher) to me when I do not know you personally..."
"...The true bond is created by studying Torah. When you study my Maamorim, read the Sichos, and associate with those dear to me - the Chassidic community and the Temimim - in their studies and Farbrengens, and you fulfill my request regarding saying Tehilim and observing Torah-study times - in this is the bond."
Shabbos Schedule:
6:51pm Candle lighting for Crown Heights
1:45pm 1st Mincha
6:56pm 2nd Mincha
7:41pm Kabbolas Shabbos
9:15am Chasiddus with Rabbi Lerman
10:00am Shacharis
6:51pm Mincha / Seder Nigunim / Maamar
7:51pm Maariv / Shabbos Ends/ Rebbe Video
Davening Schedule for the following week
Shacharis - Sunday @ 9:00am
Monday through Friday @ 8:00am
Mincha – Sunday through Friday @ 1:45pm
Maariv – Sunday through Thursday @ 7:45pm
Grand Kiddush Sponsored by:
Rabbis Mendel, Gershon Lerman & family in honor of their mothers Yahrzeit Menucha bas Yitzchak obm her Neshama should have the highest Aliya ever.
Mr. & Mrs. Leibish and Choula Nash, in honor of Choula’s father’s first Yahrzeit Moshe ben Tzion Ha’Kohen obm his Neshama should have the highest aliya ever.
Mrs. Anat Hazan, in honor of her mother’s Yahrzeit Elvira Chaya Mushka bas Avraham obm her Neshama should have the highest aliya ever.
Mr. & Mrs. Baruch and Chana Bongart in honor of Baruch’s birthday Mazal Tov you should have a Shenas Hatzlacha Ubracha, with all unlimited Brachos.
In honor of our father, Zaidy, and Alter Zaidy, Boruch Bongart, on the occasion of his Birthday on Shabbos. Wishing you Arichas Yomim Tovim Umutzlachim, a long good successful life, with a year of Hatzlacha and Bracha, success and blessing, filled with Joy, good health, wealth, and loads of Chassidishe and Yiddishe Nachas from all of your children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren! With love, The Bongart and Polter families
Dr. & Mrs. Aaron and Nechama Bennish in honor of Nechama's birthday Mazal Tov you should have a Shenas Hatzlacha Ubracha.
Schedule
Thursday Taanis Esther (3-13-2025)
Friday Purim (3-14-2025)
Sponsorship Available
Sponsorship needed for our grand annual Purim Bash** Breaking the fast ** Bagels & Spreads ** Music ** Electric Games ** Cotton Candy ** Face Painting **
** For the entire family **
To take part in this special Zechus, a day of Wonders & Miracles with
unlimited blessings, please be in touch with Rabbi Mendel Lerman.
Machatzis Hashekel (Half a Shekel)
Thursday before Mincha, we give Machatzis Hashekel to commemorate the giving of a silver half a Shekel contributed by each Jew to the Holy Bais Hamikdash
Mattanot L’Evyonim - Purim Gifts for needy families
You can give Mattanot L’Evyonim (gifts of money to the needy)
through Bais Levi Yitzchak Shul.
Thursday Taanis Ester
5:49am Fast Begins
8:00am Shacharis (please come on time Selichos etc.)
1:45pm 1st Mincha, Machatzis Hashekel before Mincha
6:28pm 2nd Mincha - You can give Mattanot L’Evyonim (gifts of money to the needy)
through Bais Levi Yitzchak Shul.
7:28pm Maariv/Fast Ends
7:40pm Megillah Reading / There will be simultaneously Megillah reading for women with children in the big classroom.
Followed by
Breaking the Fast & Purim bash
***Fun Entertainment for the entire family***
*** Cotton Candy ***
***Electronic Games *** Face painting ***
*** Spin Art *** Food *** Nosh *** Music ***
Friday Erev Shabbos Purim Day
8:00am Shacharis
8:30am Megillah Reading
10:15am 2nd Megillah Reading
1:45pm Mincha
Purim observances include:
a) Reading of the Megillah (Book of Esther), which recounts the story of the Purim miracle.
b) Giving to the poor (gifts of money should be given to at least two poor people).
c) Sending gifts of food to friends (a list two ready-to-eat foods to at least one friend).
d) The Purim feast.
e) Reciting the Al Hanissim prayer.
Customs include dressing up in costumes and traditional Purim foods.
Friday Afternoon
6:44pm Candle lighting for Crown Heights
7:34pm Kabbolas Shabbos
Shabbos Day Schedule
9:15am Chassidus with Rabbi Mendel Lerman
10:00am Shacharis / followed by Farbrengen / Kiddush.
6:44pm Mincha / Seder Nigunim / Maamar
7:43pm Maariv / Shabbos Ends / Video
Davening Schedule for the following week
Shacharis - Sunday @ 9:00am
Monday through Friday @ 8:00am
Mincha – Sunday through Friday @ 1:45pm
Maariv – Sunday through Thursday @ 7:45pm
Grand Kiddush / Farbrengen co-sponsored
Mrs. Mazal Zirkind in honor of her birthday Mazal Tov Mazal Tov she should have a Shnas Hatzlacha Ubracha
Mr. & Mrs. Yoseph Ha’Kohen Shurpin, in honor of Yoseph’s father Yahrzeit Sholom ben Reb Yehuda Ha’Kohen obm, his Neshama should have the highest Aliya ever.
