New Beis Medrash to Open Behind 770 in November
The new facility will provide space for over 300 people in Brooklyn.
Updated on Oct. 25, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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A new Beis Medrash is set to open behind the iconic 770 building in Brooklyn by November 2026. The expansion project was completed through the collaboration of three central Chabad organizations.
Why it matters
This addition provides significant new capacity for the growing community around the historic site. The project reflects a concerted effort by local institutions to enhance available space for study.
The new Zal is designed to accommodate over 300 people at full capacity. This expansion follows intensive construction progress made over the past several weeks.
The players
Merkos L'Inyonei Chinuch
This is a central educational organization within the Chabad-Lubavitch movement.
Machne Israel
This organization serves as the social services and communal outreach arm of the Chabad-Lubavitch movement.
Agudas Chassidei Chabad
This is the umbrella organization that oversees the administrative and operational efforts of the Chabad-Lubavitch movement.
The details
The facility was developed through the joint efforts of Merkos L'Inyonei Chinuch, Machne Israel, and Agudas Chassidei Chabad. It is strategically positioned directly behind the 770 complex to serve the needs of those gathering there.
Timeline
October 2026: Construction progress intensified on the new site.
November 2026: The facility is scheduled to open before the Kinus Hashluchim.
Market Landscape
The facility expansion follows the pattern set by the Kinus Hashluchim annual gathering by aligning infrastructure readiness with major international communal events. This development strengthens the central hub's ability to host consistent year-round study traffic.
Community members will gain access to a larger space for study immediately upon the facility opening. The increased capacity is expected to alleviate crowding issues that have persisted at the 770 location.
The takeaway
The addition of this Beis Medrash provides a critical infrastructure upgrade for the local community. Visitors should prepare for increased activity in the area surrounding 770 during the scheduled opening month.
What happens next
The facility is scheduled to host its first visitors in November 2026, coinciding with the annual Kinus Hashluchim event.
Further reading
For more information on recent local developments, visit the New York City Openings & Closings section.
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