Friends Of Refugees Of Eastern Europe Is An International Non-profit Organization Founded In 1969 By The Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson.
Free's Mandate Is To Restore The Jewish Identity And Jewish Education Diminished Through Over Seventy Years Of Communist Oppression, By Assisting Jewish Immigrants From The Former Soviet Union In All Moral, Spiritual, Religious, Educational And Financial / Material Areas Of Their New Lives In The Free World.
Ever Since, Free Has Successfully Aided Tens Of Thousands Of Jews.
Serving As The First Such Organization, Free Is America's Largest Jewish Organization Serving Russian Jewish Immigrants With Their Spiritual And Material Needs.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: 5-8
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Year Founded
1969
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
n/a
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Friends Of Refugees Of Eastern Europe Is An International Non-profit Organization Founded In 1969 By The Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson. Free's Mandate Is To Restore The Jewish Identity And Jewish Education Diminished Through Over Seventy Years Of Communist Oppression, By Assisting Jewish Immigrants From The Former Soviet Union In All Moral, Spiritual, Religious, Educational And Financial / Material Areas Of Their New Lives In The Free World. Ever Since, Free Has Successfully Aided Tens Of Thousands Of Jews. Serving As The First Such Organization, Free Is America's Largest Jewish Organization Serving Russian Jewish Immigrants With Their Spiritual And Material Needs.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Friends Of Refugees Of Eastern Europe?
The application deadline for Friends Of Refugees Of Eastern Europe is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Friends Of Refugees Of Eastern Europe located?
Friends Of Refugees Of Eastern Europe is located in the Crown Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 17 other private schools located in Crown Heights.
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