Religion

In observance of Kristallnacht, New York City Technical College told the harrowing story of Dr. Roald Hoffmann, a child survivor of the Holocaust.  … Full Article

She asked for just six words. … Full Article

Residents of Staten Island, the Rockaways, and Breezy Point who lost their homes to the destructive forces of Hurricane Sandy are finding sympathy and support from people in Bay Ridge, according to neighborhood officials and leaders at local religious institutions.   … Full Article

Chabad Chassidic Jews celebrate 19th day of the Hebrew month of Kislev as a day of liberation for founder and spiritual leader. It was on this (Hebrew) date in 1798 that Rabbi Schneur Zalman, the founder of Chabad Chassidism, was liberated from prison in czarist Russia. … Full Article

Pope Benedict XVI has designated Regina Pacis Church, 1230 65th Street, Bensonhurst, as a minor basilica, the Bishop of Brooklyn’s Roman Catholics learned this morning. … Full Article

The annual Julemarked – Christmas Fair – at the Danish Seamen’s Church brought holiday cheer, Danish crafts and food, and a delicious hot holiday drink called glogg to Brooklyn Heights this past weekend.  … Full Article

Several generous musicians have signed on to perform for a benefit concert at The Church of St. Ann & the Holy Trinity this Friday. … Full Article

 … Full Article

Donald W. McKinney, who served here 35 years, returns for occasion The installation service of the Rev. Ana Levy-Lyons as senior minister of First Unitarian Church exemplified what she believes; it nurtured a community and engaged visionaries. … Full Article

Dorothy Alexander-Gill was all smiles at her 90th birthday last Saturday, celebrated at First Presbyterian Church.  At the close of a traumatic week following Superstorm Sandy, everyone seemed to bask and enjoy the sunshine that emanated both from outdoors and from Dorothy. … Full Article