Lakewood’s Belz kehilla has received extraordinary news: askanim have signed a contract to acquire the Rachmastrivka property on James Street, a historic step forward that will transform its capacity to be mechanech talmidim and talmidos in a proper setting.

The project, valued at over $20 million, will involve a comprehensive overhaul and expansion of the existing buildings to create a significantly expanded Talmud Torah and Bais Malka complex. The scope is enormous: new classrooms, expanded dormitory and batei medrashim.

The expansion reflects the realities on the ground: enrollment continues climbing as Lakewood’s Belz kehilla grows. Askanim hope that the new facility will allow the kehilla’s chinuch to flourish.