Our Parting Letter To the Crown Heights Jewish Community
Dear Crown Heights Community,
It is with a profound sense of gratitude and fulfillment that we, Zaki Tamir, Fishel Brownstein, and Yossi Hackner, extend our heartfelt thanks to the most amazing community in the world. Until last Sunday, June 2, 2024, we had the honor and privilege of serving as the board of the Vaad Hakohol & Crown Heights Jewish Community Council.
For the past 14 years, we have witnessed firsthand the strength, resilience, and unity that make Crown Heights so unique. This is the place where the Rebbe chose to live and lead, and it has been our immense fortune to contribute to such a storied and vibrant community.
Serving you has been more than a responsibility—it has been a blessing. The countless experiences, challenges, and triumphs we’ve shared have only deepened our appreciation for the values that underpin our community: faith, kindness, and a commitment to the greater good. These years have taught us the true meaning of public service and have reinforced our belief in the importance of unity and collaboration.
As we step down from our roles, we are filled with optimism for the future. On June 2, six new, exceptionally qualified and trustworthy individuals were elected to the board. We fully support these dedicated individuals and are confident that they will serve our community with the same passion and integrity that we have strived to uphold.
To the new board, we offer our encouragement and support. Embrace this opportunity to make a difference, to uphold the values of our community, and to lead with compassion and dedication. Public service is a noble calling, and we are confident that you will find it as rewarding as we have.
We extend our deepest thanks to each and every member of our community for your trust, support, and partnership over the years. It has been an honor to serve you, and we are grateful to G-d for the blessings and opportunities we have received.
May our community continue to thrive, and may we all go from strength to strength.
With heartfelt gratitude,
Zaki Tamir, Fishel Brownstein, and Yossi Hackner
Serve what?
You didn’t serve us at all. No one even knew you were on the Vaad, and you did nothing for our community.
You know
We really should be saying goodbye to EC… but we probably won’t…
Accomplishments
It would be nice to hear a summary of your main accomplishments that you feel proud of. I am not aware of any that I know of.
shmerel
This a purim shpiel?! only people who refused to leave for 14 years and did nothing for our community can be so tome deff..
New by-law: if one runs for the Vaad and looses you can’t then be an employee or volunteer for the CHJCC… if we wanted you we would have voted for you