Join Live Now: A seudah and evening of inspiration will be held in Crown Heights to mark the first yahrzeit of Reb Mendel Okunov a”h.

A seudah and evening of inspiration will be held in Crown Heights to mark the first yahrzeit of Reb Mendel Okunov a”h.

Reb Mendel grew up in the Soviet Union, keeping mitzvos with great mesiras nefesh, and went on to be a major force in the F.R.E.E. organization. He passed away on Ta’anis Esther 5782.

The yahrzeit event will take place today, Sunday, the eve of 13 Adar, starting at 7:30 PM.

A new Torah, which will be written in his memory, will also be started at the event.

1394 St. Johns Place.

Separate seating for women.