Crown Heights, Brooklyn

A friend and I took a tour around the predominantly Hasidic community in Crown Heights, Brooklyn.  These pictures don't even begin to display the reverence of these people. Had a great walk, a great lunch, and a great time seeing the community up close. Thanks to Rabbi Beryl Epstein for his hospitality!

These are tefillin, waiting to be repaired.

The tefillin maker, working at his craft...

 A hive of activity in the synagogue...part rec hall, part sanctuary, part cafeteria...

 Kids playing on the central bima as their fathers pray...

 Cleaning and refilling the mivkah...