CONNECTING SEDER HOSTS WITH GUESTS

From Flatbush Jewish Center:

Passover Seder Matching

FJC is facilitating community seder invitations (April 1 & 2). If you have room at your seder or are looking for a seat at someone else's seder, please fill out this form. 

We cannot guarantee that we will be able to find a seat for you, but we will try! 

Please complete the form by Friday, March 27. 

Our own Jude Shimer put together this helpful guide for hosting vegetarians and vegans.

Chametz Sale 

If you would like FJC to sell your chametz this year, please fill out this form by noon on Tuesday, March 31st and Rabbi Lev will handle the sale. 

Services and Candle Lighting Schedule

• Seder 1, Wednesday, April 1: Light candles at 7:02pm
• Seder 2, Thursday, April 2: Services at 9:30am/Light candles at 8:06pm
• Friday, April 3: Services at 9:30am/Light candles at 7:04pm 
• Wednesday, April 8: Services at 9:30am/Light candles at 8:12pm
• Thursday, April 9: Services at 9:30am (Yizkor approx 11:15am)

Flatbush Jewish Center is at 327 East 5th Street, at the corner of Church Avenue, in Kensington, Brooklyn. 

phone: (718) 871-5200

office@flatbushjewishcenter.org

https://flatbushjewishcenter.org/

https://www.facebook.com/FlatbushJewishCenter

 

GIRL SCOUT COOKIES FOR SALE IN WINDSOR TERRACE TODAY AND TOMORROW

 

Girl Scout Cookie Booth 

Saturday, March 21st

noon to 5:00 p.m. 

Sunday, March 22nd

8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.  

 

The Holy Name Girl Scout Troop will sell cookies in Windsor Terrace on Saturday, March 21st, from noon to 5:00 p.m. and on Sunday, March 22nd, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.  

 

The cookie booth will be set up outside of Holy Name of Jesus Church at 245 Prospect Park West, between Prospect Avenue and Windsor Place.

 

The ingredients and nutritional information about the cookies are shown on the Girl Scout website at https://www.girlscouts.org/en/cookies/cookie-flavors.html#!.

 

All Girl Scout Cookies are kosher and halal certified.

TAKING CARE OF KENSINGTON'S STREET TREES (FREE)

 

Street Tree Care

Saturday, March 21st

1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

 

Trees are vital to human existence. They give off the oxygen that we inhale. They store the carbon dioxide that we exhale, which helps slow the buildup of that gas in our atmosphere. They remove particulate matter from the air--that kind of air pollution is the most dangerous for our lungs.

 

Also, they provide shade. And they're beautiful. So, let's help the trees help us and the world that we live in.

 

To help clean, weed, and care for street trees in our neighborhood, meet in Albemarle Playground from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 21st.

 

Sponsoring this event are The New York City Department of Youth and Community Development, Big Reuse, Flutura Effect, The Singing Winds, the New York City Council District 39 Tree Care Team, and Shahana Hanif, the New York City Councilmember for District 39.

 

Location

Albemarle Playground

McDonald Avenue

between Albemarle Road and Caton Avenue

Kensington, Brooklyn 

NEW POCKET PARK IN WINDSOR TERRACE: SPRING PLANTING EVENT IN APRIL

Spring Planting

Saturday, April 11th

10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

A dedicated group of neighbors has been working industriously on creating Three Pillars Park, a new pocket park in Windsor Terrace. They hope to be able to open the park to the public by May 1st. 

 

Three Pillars Park lies at the intersection of Prospect and Greenwood avenues, across from the FDNY fire station, under the pedestrian overpass ("snake bridge") over the Prospect Expressway (Google map).

 

Among the volunteers are neighborhood residents Biana Varga, an urban naturalist, and Samuel Robinson and Line Kaasine, founders of Field Form, a landscape design and build firm that's built over 200 gardens in New York City.

The volunteers have already cleaned up the space, done an initial planting, and gotten the collapsed cobblestones repaired. Future plans include benches, art, and lighting. 

A spring planting is planned for Saturday, April 11th, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., to fill in the garden bed with more plants. Everyone is invited to join them in this neighborhood effort. Children are welcome to participate, with an adult supervising them.

 

Donations are requested to fund a protective low barrier around the garden bed. Donate at https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-three-pillars-park-in-windsor-terrace.

 

SEW TOTE BAGS TO USE AS CARE KITS FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES AFFECTED BY ICE (FREE)

 

Update: This event is filled to capacity.

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Totes of Love

Saturday, March 21st

2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

 

From The Craft Salon:

Join us in sewing up tote bags that will be used as care kits for kids + families who have been affected by ICE. We are looking for volunteers to sew tote bags.

This event is open to adults and teens who are comfortable sewing on a machine.

We are also collecting woven fabrics. If you can bring a sewing machine to this event, please reach out to dari@thecraftsalonstudio.com.

Register here: https://www.hisawyer.com/the-craft-salon-studio/schedules/activity-set/1827600?source=camps. 

 

The event is free. All materials will be provided to you. The number of participants is limited to twelve.

 

Location

The Craft Salon

1101 Church Avenue, first floor

corner of Stratford Road

Kensington, Brooklyn

(917) 324-8290

dari@thecraftsalonstudio.com

https://thecraftsalonstudio.com/

https://www.facebook.com/Thecraftsalonstudio

https://www.instagram.com/thecraftsalon/

https://www.tiktok.com/@the_craft_salon_ny

BROOKLYN ST. PATRICK'S PARADE AND PARTY 2026

51st Annual Brooklyn St. Patrick's Parade

Sunday, March 15th, 1:00 p.m.

Post-parade Party: 3:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

 

Marchers in the 51st Annual Brooklyn St. Patrick's Parade will assemble at Bartel-Pritchard Square (Prospect Park West at 15th Street) on Sunday, March 15th, at 12:30 p.m. for the Rededication Ceremony to the heroes and victims of 9/11. The parade will step off at 1:00 p.m. The Grand Marshal will be PIX11 reporter Magee Hickey, 

 

The day's festivities will include music, bagpipers, marching bands, Irish dancers, antique cars, and much more.

 

Mass will be held before the parade at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Name of Jesus Roman Catholic Church, 245 Prospect Park West, between Prospect Avenue and Windsor Place. The Most Reverend Witold Mroziewski will be the main celebrant. He is an Auxiliary Bishop and Regional Vicar of Brooklyn West for the Diocese of Brooklyn.

 

A post-parade party will be held in Shepherd's Hall in Holy Name Church from 3:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The meal will include a corned beef dinner, with beer and soda included, and live music by Bob and Bronagh. The price of admission is $50. 

 

The parade will start at Bartel-Pritchard Square, located in Windsor Terrace at the intersection of Prospect Park West, 15th Street, and Prospect Park Southwest. It will march down 15th Street, turn right onto 7th Avenue, march to Garfield Place and turn right, march up to Prospect Park West and turn right, and return to Bartel-Pritchard Square.

 

The Brooklyn St. Patrick's Parade is the oldest one in the borough, having been held annually since 1976 (except for 2020 or 2021, during the COVID-19 pandemic).

For more news, check the Brooklyn St. Patrick's Parade Facebook page.

COMMUNITY BOARD 12'S MARCH 2026 PUBLIC MEETING, COVERING MOST OF KENSINGTON AS WELL AS BOROUGH PARK AND PARTS OF MIDWOOD AND SUNSET PARK

Community Board 12 Public Meeting

Tuesday, March 24th

7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Community Board 12's next public meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 24th, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

The all-volunteer board is the liaison between city agencies and the residents of Borough Park, most of Kensington, and parts of Sunset Park and Midwood. 

The meeting will be held in person and on Zoom. To watch it on Zoom, go to https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86040079931.

To sign up to ask questions or make comments whether you're there in person or on Zoom, fill out the form at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSco1v1Puh042lQ69uHJ_lKGC1-DaWqXOiLe_aFLvLQobdCfbw/viewform?pli=1. 

To be added to CB 12's e-mail list to receive agendas and minutes, send an e-mail to bk12@cb.nyc.gov.

Meeting Location

Community Board 12 Office

5910 13th Avenue

Borough Park, Brooklyn 

(map)

 

phone: (718) 851-0800

fax: (718) 851-4140

bk12@cb.nyc.gov

https://www.nyc.gov/site/brooklyncb12/index.page

https://www.facebook.com/BkCB12

Chairperson: Yidel Perlstein

District Manager: Barry Spitzer

COMMUNITY BOARD 7'S MARCH 2026 MEETING, COVERING WINDSOR TERRACE, GREENWOOD HEIGHTS, SOUTH SLOPE, AND SUNSET PARK

 

Community Board 7 Board Meeting

Wednesday, March 18th

6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m

From Community Board 7:

The regular monthly board meeting of Community Board 7 will be held on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 @ 6:30 p.m. in the CB7 meeting room located at 4201 4th Avenue (enter on 43rd Street & 4th Avenue). 

You can attend in person or register to attend the board meeting virtually via Zoom: https://bit.ly/4l8p0Df

You can view the board meeting on the Brooklyn Community Board 7’s YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/3uQlAtq

Following is the proposed agenda:

1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Roll Call
3. Opening of the meeting
4. Adoption of the agenda
5. Adoption of the minutes of the February 25, 2026 board meeting
6. Public Comment (3 minutes to speak on items on the agenda or general)

7. Committee Reports: 
   A) Parks & Environment Committee – 1. Update from NYC Parks on capital projects in CD7, 2. Greenwood Cemetery Living Collections Program

B) Transportation Committee – 1. Low Traffic Neighborhood, 2. Sammy’s Law implementation, 3. Traffic and safety gaps near 19th to 20th Streets & 10th Avenue, 4. Greenway event plans & 3rd Avenue street improvement plans

8. 2nd Roll Call

9. Elected Officials and Representatives

10. Chairperson’s Report

11. District Manager’s Report

12. Old Business

13. New Business

14. Adjournment

Location

Community Board 7 Office

4201 4th Avenue

entrance on 43rd Street and 4th Avenue

Sunset Park, Brooklyn

phone: (718) 854-0003

fax: (718) 436-1142

bk07@cb.nyc.gov

https://cbbrooklyn.cityofnewyork.us/cb7/ 

https://www.facebook.com/BrooklynCB7

REPORT DANGEROUS INTERSECTIONS TO CITY COUNCILMEMBER SHAHANA HANIF

From the March 8th District Newsletter of New York City Councilmember Shahana Hanif':

During the first half of 2024, 92% of pedestrian fatalities at intersections occurred where there were no daylighting measures, and 100% occurred at intersections without physical daylighting to prevent cars from parking up to the crosswalk.

 

I have long supported Universal Daylighting, a street safety measure advocates have pushed to implement citywide. Daylighting keeps the space nearest to intersections clear of parked cars so pedestrians and drivers can see one another before entering a crosswalk.

 

By improving visibility and reducing blind spots at corners, it addresses one of the most common causes of crashes. It is one of the simplest, most cost-effective tools available to prevent injuries and save lives.

 

I am proud to cosponsor Intro 0511, legislation that would mandate universal daylighting at every intersection citywide.

 

While “universal daylighting” may sound ambitious, our neighbors across the Hudson in Hoboken have implemented it broadly—and have seen dramatic reductions in traffic injuries and fatalities as a result.

In addition, my bill, Intro 1335, which would require DOT to proactively identify dangerous intersections and install curb extensions, was heard at the hearing.

 

Curb extensions are physical infrastructure that shortens crossing distances, improves visibility, and slows turning vehicles. These proven, permanent safety upgrades protect pedestrians without relying solely on signage or paint.

 

Daylighting, curb extensions, protected bike lanes, bus priority, and traffic calming are not isolated policies. They are interconnected tools within a comprehensive street safety strategy. When implemented together, and at the scale our city requires, they save lives.

 

If there are intersections in District 39 where visibility is poor or safety improvements are overdue, please contact our office at district39@council.nyc.gov. Your advocacy shapes this work.

 

OPEN HOUSE & COMMUNITY IFTAR AT THE BROOKLYN ISLAMIC CENTER (FREE)

Open House & Community Iftar

Sunday, March 8th, 5:00 p.m.

 

All are welcome. 

 

From the Brooklyn Islamic Center:

Ramadan Kareem, Kensington!

You’re warmly invited to a special evening of connection and community at the Open House & Community Iftar hosted by the Brooklyn Islamic Center.

Sunday, March 8, 2026
5:00 PM
715 Church Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11218

 

Join us for a beautiful evening of reflection, meaningful conversations, and a shared Iftar meal as we break fast together. Whether you observe Ramadan or simply want to learn more and connect with your neighbors, this gathering is open to everyone in our community.

 

Connect Reflect Celebrate

 

This is a wonderful opportunity to meet new neighbors, build friendships, and experience the spirit of Ramadan in a welcoming and inclusive space.

 

All are welcome — bring a friend and come as you are!

 

We look forward to seeing our Brooklyn community come together for this special night.

Location

Brooklyn Islamic Center

715 Church Avenue

between E. 7th and E. 8th streets

Kensington, Brooklyn 

https://www.bicny.org/

 

KENSINGTON'S FREE COMMUNITY FRIDGE: TAKE WHAT YOU NEED. LEAVE WHAT YOU CAN.

Community fridges are tools in the struggle for food justice and against food insecurity as well as an opportunity for neighbors to help neighbors. 

At the KWT Community Fridge, the free food fridge in Kensington, you can 

Take what you need.

• The fridge is open 24/7 to all.

Leave what you can.

• Fresh produce
• Spices & condiments
• Dairy (milk, eggs)
• Canned goods
• Vegetarian/Vegan/GF (gluten-free)
• Low-sodium/low-sugar
• Prepared meals (label with date & ingredients)
• Foods you can eat without a fridge/stove/oven

 

Don't leave expired food. 

 

The free fridge is organized by Kensington-Windsor Terrace Mutual Aid. It was formerly located on E. 2nd Street. 

 

Instagram: @kwtfridge

website: https://www.kwtmutualaid.com/

 

Location

500 Church Avenue

between Ocean Parkway and E. 5th Street

alongside Flatbush Jewish Center 

Kensington, Brooklyn 

ANTI-ICE FAMILY EVENT: CREATE COMFORT KITS FOR CHILDREN IN CRISIS

 

Compassion in Action

Sunday, March 15th

2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. 

 

KWT Up!Rising, an action group in Kensington/Windsor Terrace, has been creating trauma-responsive care packages for children who are directly impacted by ICE's abductions of their family members.

KWT Up!Rising has now organized a special family event that will allow children to participate in anti-ICE work. Tables will be set up with art activities and a variety of ways for children to contribute meaningfully.

If you have any questions, contact Kristin Mensing at kmensing8@aol.com; type "Compassion in Action" on the subject line.

A $5 donation per person is suggested, but you're welcome to pay more or pay less. A Venmo link will be available for people who'd rather pay through an app.

To RSVP, use the QR code on the flyer above or go to https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf4-SHZsu31Di_knCXL8Ii8E2T6B0NtUb3ERzxrmhc9i_eunQ/viewform.  

Location

St. John-St. Matthew Emanuel Lutheran Church Social Hall

283 Prospect Avenue

between 5th and 6th avenues

Park Slope, Brooklyn 

Enter through the driveway and follow the signs to Prospect Hill Senior Center. 

SINGER DEBBIE DEANE IN A SOLO PERFORMANCE

 

Debbie Deane in a Solo Performance

Friday, March 6th

7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 

 

Singer Debbie Deane will be performing solo at All Souls Bethlehem Church on Friday, March 6th, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. A forty-five-minute set will be followed by a fifteen-minute Q&A.

 

From the flyer: "Brooklyn-born and raised, Debbie Deane carries the jazz-infused, piano-fired torch of Carole King and Laura Nyro. She's a passionate songwriter with a penchant for jazz-flavored chords and soulful vocals. She's been a musician at All Souls Bethlehem Church since 2003."

 

A $20 donated is suggested, but nobody will be turned away for lack of funds.

 

Arrive at the concert early because space is limited. The seating is first come, first served. 

Location

All Souls Bethlehem Church

566 E. 7th Street

between Cortelyou Road and Ditmas Avenue

Kensington, Brooklyn 

phone: (347) 240-0757

e-mail: info@allsoulsbethlehem.org

https://www.allsoulsbethlehem.org/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/allsoulsbethlehem/ 

GIVE & BAKE, THE NEW BAKERY IN KENSINGTON THAT SUPPORTS LOCAL FOOD CHARITIES

Give & Bake is Kensington's brand-new micro-bakery, selling "small-batch baked goods with big-hearted purpose."

Owners Lucy and Mike Singer bake chocolate chip cookies, chocolate chip banana bread, and granola. They donate 20% of the proceeds to local food charities.

The bakery offers free delivery to customers in Brooklyn and Manhattan. You can place your order on these pages:

• chocolate chip cookies (dark and semi-sweet chocolate) https://giveandbake.nyc/products/signature-chocolate-chip-cookie 

• chocolate chip banana bread (dark and semi-sweet chocolate) https://giveandbake.nyc/products/chocolate-chip-banana-bread-slice

• granola (oats, pecans, almonds, walnuts, coconut, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, flax, chia, blueberries, cherries, and dates) https://giveandbake.nyc/products/great-granola 

The first recipient of the donations was Hot Bread Kitchen. "Hot Bread Kitchen creates economic opportunity through culinary job skills training, food entrepreneurship, and an ecosystem of support for individuals who face barriers to meaningful careers."

Through April 30th, the beneficiary is CHiPS Soup Kitchen & Women's Shelter. Founded in 1971, CHiPS provides community meals, runs a food pantry, offers shelter to women with young children, and distributes groceries in Kensington Plaza every other Friday.

Give & Bake

e-mail: hi@giveandbake.nyc

website: https://giveandbake.nyc/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giveandbakenyc/

 

FOCUS ON CONGESTION ON RESIDENTIAL STREETS, SPEEDING, AND ROAD SAFETY

Traffic Safety Meeting: 

Community Board 7

Transportation Committee 

Wednesday, March 11th

6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

 

Congestion on residential streets, speeding, and road safety near a local school are the focus of the next meeting of Community Board 7's Transportation Committee.

 

The public is invited to the meeting, which will be held both in person and on Zoom on Wednesday, March 11th, at 6:30 p.m.

 

Agenda:

1. Low Traffic Neighborhoods presented by Open Plans
2. Sammy’s Law Implementation presented by Families for Safe Streets
3. Community Feedback on current street/traffic status and safety gaps adjacent to 280, MS442, and BUGS schools (area surrounding 19th/20th street and 10th ave)
4. Committee discussion on Greenway Event Plans for Spring 2026 (Hamilton Ave to 29th street) and Third Ave Street Improvement Plan Engagement

Attend in person or register to attend online on Zoom at https://bit.ly/4tXGZjQ. 

 

The meeting will also be livestreamed on CB 7's YouTube channel at https://bit.ly/3uQlAtq.

The Low Traffic Neighborhoods proposal would put vehicles that take short cuts onto residential streets back onto bigger, wider streets that were built to accommodate more cars (https://www.openplans.org/low-traffic-neighborhoods).

 

Under Sammy's Law: "Speed limit reductions will target select schools, Open Streets, Shared Streets, and other areas, as well as new 'Regional Slow Zones' in each borough. Sammy’s Law gives the City of New York the authority to reduce speed limits to 20 MPH on individual streets, and to 10 MPH on select streets undergoing safety-related redesigns" (https://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/html/pr2024/sammys-law-enactment.shtml).

 

Location

Community Board 7 Office

4201 4th Avenue

entrance on 43rd Street and 4th Avenue

Sunset Park, Brooklyn

phone: (718) 854-0003

fax: (718) 436-1142

bk07@cb.nyc.gov

https://cbbrooklyn.cityofnewyork.us/cb7/ 

https://www.facebook.com/BrooklynCB7