About The Raskins


Rabbi Aaron & Shternie Raskin:

Rabbi Raskin, Shternie, and their family co-founded Chabad Lubavitch of Brooklyn Heights and Congregation B'nai Avraham and serve as its spiritual leaders. As emissaries of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, they inspire their community, which includes prominent judges, lawyers, doctors, and community leaders, with their elegant, poignant, ethical, and spiritual guidance.

Rabbi Aaron L. Raskin, a dynamic and charismatic leader, hails from a long line of prominent rabbis. His grandfather, Rabbi Jacob J. Hecht, served as the Lubavitcher Rebbe's official translator. Rabbi Raskin is also the author of numerous books and hundreds of online videos; please see the tab above.

In September 1991, Shternie opened Gan Menachem Kiddie Korner Preschool as a Project of the Chabad Lubavitch of Brooklyn Heights in an effort to bring Judaic education to the growing Jewish population in Downtown Brooklyn. Kiddie Korner Preschool grew rapidly and attracted new families to join the vibrant Jewish community Shternie and Rabbi Raskin had created.

Rabbi Aaron and Shternie, recognizing the need for a Mikvah, led the construction of the Mei Menachem Community Mikvah. As Chabad Lubavitch of Brooklyn Heights and Congregation B'nai Avraham blossomed into a vibrant center of Jewish life, the Raskins turned their attention to the future. With their profound connection and dedication to Jewish continuity, they strive to share their powerful Jewish experiences by opening their home for Friday night Shabbat dinners and initiating the Soup Stoop, a service for the elderly in the neighborhood.

 

Rabbi Yankel & Yael Raskin:
Rabbi Yankel and Yael Raskin are co-directors of the Heights Hebrew School, CTeen program, and Camp Gan Israel, and are instrumental in shaping the future of our community. They also serve as assistant Rabbi and Rebbetzin. Rabbi Raskin, along with his wife and three children, has dedicated himself to bringing Judaism closer to the youth of our community. Rabbi Yankel Raskin earned his Rabbinical ordination at the Rabbinical College of America and received his Judgeship (Dayanut) from Rabbi Zalman Nechemia Goldberg Z' 'l and Rabbi Y. Ulman Sh'lita. Both Rabbi Yankel and Yael hold master's degrees in special education.

 

Rabbi Eliyahu & Shaindy Raskin:
Rabbi Eliyahu and Shaindy Raskin are the co-directors of "Chabad Law Students" with a mission to provide resources for the Jewish students attending Brooklyn Law School and neighboring colleges. They founded "Brooklyn Heights Young Jewish Professionals (BHYJP)". Also, they initiated the Chabad Tzedek Society, an exclusive membership club for students who are ready to expand their Judaism with community service projects. The students receive job externship opportunities and can attend events with renowned speakers. Rabbi Eliyahu Raskin is a prolific and accomplished speaker, has made appearances at the Brooklyn Bar Association, and has provided workshops to lawyers and judges on Judaism and leadership. Rabbi Raskin, together with his wife and four beautiful children have made it their mission to be a home away from home and tend to the spiritual needs of the Jewish Students and Young Professionals in the Downtown Brooklyn Area.

 


Board of Trustees





Officers

Executive  Vice-President • Rabbi Aaron L. Raskin
Secretary • Mrs. Devorah Plotkin
 


Trustees

Rabbi Moshe Feiglin

Dr. Rabiel Amirian

Rob Goldrich

Dr. Ethan Ehrenberg

Rabbi Eliyahu Raskin

Schneur Pil