This past week, members of the Crown Heights Beis Din met with members of the Vaad Hakohol for what was called “a focused discussion on strengthening the community and its institutions.”

Rabbi Avrohom Osdoba and Rabbi Yosef Braun thanked the Vaad for its ongoing efforts and for standing behind the Rabbonim as they serve the community.

They encouraged the Vaad to continue its work with unity and clarity, stressing that the success of the community depends on achdus and cooperation.

Present were Vaad Hakohol Executive Director Meir Bukchin and board members Berel Hildeshaim, Shmuel Rosenstein, Zalman Friedman, Dovid Halon, Yitzie Kamman and Meir New.

Both sides reaffirmed their shared responsibility to build in a way that benefits the entire Crown Heights community. The meeting concluded with a tefillah that through increased achdus.