CHJCC Releases Highlights of 2025, and Initiatives For 2026
The Crown Heights Jewish Community Council has released a report on the highlights of their work over 2025, as well as initiatives planned for 2026.
LIVE at 8:15PM: Vaad Hakohol To Host Second Town Hall To Discuss Progress
The Vaad Hakohol of Crown Heights will be hosting its second Townhall meeting with its members with a progress update for the residents of Crown Heights and to discuss matters pertaining to the community.
INBOX: Many Meetings, Few Answers
I have lived in Crown Heights for decades. When new leadership ran for the Vaad Hakohol and Community Council, I voted, encouraged others to vote, and believed—sincerely—that after years of inertia, something would finally change. Two years in, it’s time for an honest accounting.
Triangle-K Responds To Peppermint Controversy, Provides Kosher Certifications For Each Ingredient
A day after a letter was released by the CHK advising that Triangle-K Kashrus Organization was “not considered acceptable under CHK standards“, the Triangle-K has responded regarding the source of the controversy, and provided Kosher Certifications for the ingredients in the Peppermint gum.
CHK Releases Important Kashrus Notice After Questionable Mint Given Out at Crown Heights Event
At a beautiful Yud Tes Kislev event held in Crown Heights, a party favor, mint gum, was handed out to the attendees. According to the CHK though, the Hechsher is not recomended.
The City Invests in One Crown Heights: Building Unity, Then and Now
Following advocacy to Mayor Eric Adams and the NYC Office for the Prevention of Hate Crimes, the city invested in expanding One Crown Heights—allowing the coalition to hire its first full-time Director, Ms. Simcha Baez.
The Vaad Hakohol Urges All Crown Heights Residents To Vote
Our community needs you to turn out. By voting, each one of us helps affirm our commitment to the well-being of our neighborhood and the city we call home.
Vaad Hakohol Update: Kingston Avenue Construction Nears Completion
After a brief pause for the Tishrei season, construction work on Kingston Avenue and President Street has resumed in full force. Crews have already begun pouring concrete, and b’ezras Hashem, the project is expected to be completed by the end of next week.
Early Voting Schedule For Crown Heights, Crown Heights United Endorsement List
Crown Heights Unites has published a list of endorsements for he upcoming NYC elections. Crown Heights Rabbonim, along with 60 shuls and community organizations, have called on the community to come out and vote.
Time is Almost Up to Register to Vote or Request a Mail in Ballot
The deadline to register to request a mail in ballot is THIS MOTZEI SHABBOS, OCTOBER 25th. Rabbis speak out “Every Jew Must Vote!”
My Voting Recommendations, by City Council Candidate Yehuda Shaffer
Who should you vote for? Well here are my recommendations.
Election Is Just 16 Days Away – Today Is The Last Day To Change Your Address If You Have Moved
We are at the end of the line, mail voting has already started, today is the last day to change your address if you’ve moved since the last election, early voting starts at the end of this week, election day is just 16 days away.
CHJCC Welcomes New CEO, Rabbi Mendel Marasow, as Rabbi Eli Cohen Transitions to New Leadership Role
The Crown Heights Jewish Community Council (CHJCC) is entering a new chapter. The CHJCC Board of Directors has appointed Rabbi Mendel Marasow as the incoming Chief Executive Officer.
Crown Heights Survey Results: 52.9% For Cuomo, 36.4% Say Sliwa
A CrownHeights.info poll of voters in the Crown Heights Jewish community regarding their plans for the upcoming mayoral election brought back some surprising results this week. Just over half reported they will vote Cuomo, while over 36% said they will be voting for Sliwa.
Crown Heights Milling Work Postponed Until After Sukkos
We are pleased to share that, following swift intervention from the Mayor’s Office, National Grid and NY Paving have confirmed that all milling and related work in Crown Heights will be postponed until after October 20th.
Crown Heights United Endorses Andrew Cuomo for Mayor of New York City
While we acknowledge the long road ahead, we proudly endorse Andrew Cuomo for Mayor of New York City. This endorsement comes after consultation with Jewish communities, Rabbonim, and Askonim across the city.
Crown Heights Beis Din Reminds The Community That There Is No Eruv In Crown Heights
Harav Avrohom Osdoba and Harav Yosef Braun, the two members of the Crown Heights Beis Din, released a signed letter Erev Shabbos Shuva reminding the community that there is no Eruv in Crown Heights, and and anyone saying otherwise is goining against Halacha.
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