Gombo’s Gets a Makeover in Time for New Year
Just in time for the new year, one of Crown Heights’ favorite establishments — the delectible Gombo’s Bakery — debuted a fresh new look.
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Photos: “B’motzoai Menucha…” – Slichos in 770
At around 1:00am hundreds of men, women and children made their way to 770 for the customary beginning of Slichos on Motzei Shabbos.
Help Misaskim Answer the Cry
Misaskim volunteers go beyond the call of duty 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, during life’s most devastating moments. Now they need your help.
Pol Who Slandered ‘Jewish Landlords’ Now Accused of Pandering to Them
With the Democratic Primary Elections set to take place Tuesday, September 12th, Laurie Cumbo — who represents Crown Heights’ 35th District and began her career by blaming “Jewish landlords” for the unprovoked attacks of the “knockout game” — snagged an endorsement from a self-proclaimed “Crown Heights Jewish Coalition,” which touts her supposed qualifications and alleged assistance to the Jewish community.
Jewish Man Injured After Assault in Broad Daylight
A man was arrested after he assaulted a Jewish man on President Street on Sunday afternoon.
Individual Volumes of Torahs Menachem now on Sale
Chai Elul marked the conclusion of Lahak’s historic sale on the first sixty volumes of Toras Menachem. Now, for a few limited weeks, another sale will take its place: Those who wish to complete their partially-bought sets can purchase individual volumes for the low price of $11 each.
Car Burglar Violently Resists Arrest
A recidivist burglar and thief was apprehended and arrested after he was spotted by a sharp-eyed Shomrim volunteer as he was breaking into cars on Carroll Street in Crown Heights. When police attempted to take him into custody, he violently resisted arrest.
Moscow Students Commemorate Founding of Tomchei Tmimim
On the very same parcel of land where the first Yeshivas Tomchei Tmimim was founded, sat hundreds of Tomchei Tmimim students who arrived from Moscow learning and davening, along with Chief Rabbi of Russia, Berl Lazar, Yeshiva staff and administrators * A sight to behold once in 120 years.
Rabbi Moishe and Sara Chanowitz, co-directors of Chabad-Lubavitch of St. Maarten/St.Martin, and their five children stayed safe in the mikvah area of their Chabad House while 185 mph winds brought on by Hurricane Irma wreaked havoc on the Caribbean island.
Shluchim on S. Martin: ‘The Mikvah Saved Us’
When Hurricane Irma bashed the island of St. Martin around 4 a.m. on Wednesday, Rabbi Moishe and Sara Chanowitz, co-directors of Chabad-Lubavitch of S. Maarten/S. Martin, and their five children, were hunkering down in their partially built Chabad center, located on the Dutch side of the dual-nationality […]
Here’s My Story: The Rebbe Asked for a Favor
Mrs. Rhoda Friedland, a mother of three who grew up in Crown Heights, and currently lives in Monsey, New York, recalls the arrival of Chabad Chassidim in the 1940’s. She was interviewed at her home by JEM’s My Encounter with the Rebbe project in August of 2015.
A Sparkling Wedding Miracle
Many have the good fortune of being invited to weddings all the time, with some being more memorable than others. Nina Glick writes about an especially memorable one between two very special individuals which recently took place.
Labor Day Parking Regulations and Street Closures
Tomorrow, Labor Day Monday, hundreds of thousands will be attending the annual West Indian American Day Parade in Crown Heights. Celebrations begin Sunday evening and run through Monday night. CrownHeights.info has compiled all the info you need to know in order to navigate the gridlocked neighborhood. Interactive map in the Extended Article.
Boruch Dayan Hoemes: Rabbi Motl Zajac, OBM
With sadness we inform you of the passing of Rabbi Motl (Mordechai) Zajac OBM, longtime Shliach and educator in S. Paulo, Brazil.
Jewish Couple Perishes in Late Night Blaze
A man and his wife perished in a late night blaze in Boro Park last night, and their 17 year old daughter suffered minor injuries in a fast moving fire that tore through their house in the middle of the night.
Lubavitcher Sues Eshel over For-Profit Hotel
A Lubavitcher has initiated a federal lawsuit against Eshel Hachnosas Orchim and its owner R’ Menachem Mendel Hendel over what he claims is a for-profit hotel being illegally operated out of building in Crown Heights. DNAinfo has profiled the lawsuit in an article describing bother parties as “Mishechistim”, and that the social services organization was meant to provide shelter for the needy, but instead charges Manhattan prices for its rooms.
Teachers Dedicate Summer to Improving Skills
Over this summer, 44 devoted teachers perfected their classroom and teaching skills through Igud Hamelamdim’s comprehensive training course.
Boruch Dayan Hoemes: Mrs. Gittel Gottlieb, 78, OBM
With sadness we inform you of the passing of Mrs. Gittel Shprintza Gottlieb OBM, the wife of Rabbi Naftoli Tzvi Gottlieb OBM of Beitar Illit, Israel, who passed away just a month and a half after her husband. She was 78 years old.
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