COVID-19 Update for the Crown Heights Community #2
An second update of guidelines for the Crown Heights Jewish community has been published, with new recommendations from the CDC as well as reminders for measures that will keep Crown Heights safe.
COVID-19 Update for the Crown Heights Community
An update of guidelines for the Crown Heights Jewish community has been published, with new recommendations from the CDC as well as reminders for measures that will keep Crown Heights safe.
Crown Heights Schools Make an About Face, To Close at 12pm Friday Until Further Notice
In an about face, just hours after saying that schools will remain open, the principals notified parents that as of Friday at 12:00pm, all Crown Heights Schools will be closed until further notice.
Coronavirus: Why Are We Afraid and What Are We Doing About It?
The Coronavirus used to be a world away, part of another continent we barely thought connected. Just weeks later it’s hit the United States hard, and is effecting our lives in many ways. Schools are closing, hoarding has started, and the panic is is growing at a startling rate. So what actually is Coronavirus? What is it we are so afraid of? What is being done to prevent it?
Chayenka (Laurie) Silberstein CM, MS, a health care provider in our community, penned some of her thoughts on how to stem the spread of infection in the Crown Heights Jewish community.
Coronavirus: Ways to Decrease the Spread of Infection in Our Community
Chayenka (Laurie) Silberstein CM, MS, a health care provider in our community, penned some of her thoughts on how to stem the spread of infection in the Crown Heights Jewish community.
SHOMRIM ALERT: Realistic Phone Scams Targeting Crown Heights Residents
A realistic phone scam targeting Crown Heights residents has been reported in the Jewish community. Crown Heights Shomrim has published an alert warning the community to stay vigilant and not fall victim to the scammers.
Gone But Never Forgotten: 26 Years Since The Murder of Ari Halberstam, HY”D
On the 23rd of Adar, 1994, a Lebanese terrorist named Rashid Baz opened fire on a van full of Lubavitcher Bochurim on the Brooklyn Bridge. In the attack, Ari Halberstam, HYD, was killed. 26 years after the murder, which shocked the world, we present a collection of videos and news broadcasts which gave broad coverage to the incident.
Bais Rivkah Teachers End Slowdown, To Hold Normal Friday and Sunday Schedules
Good news for the Crown Heights Jewish community. The teachers of Bais Rivkah have announced that they will be ending their slowdown begun just a few weeks ago in protest of missed pay.
Rabbonim Back Gabboim Over Published Ban
All three Rabbonim of the Crown Heights Beis Din signed Monday on a letter backing the 770 gabboim on a ban placed on the instigators of the Motzei Shabbos brawl in 770.
New Enraging Video Emerges Of Bochurim Obstructing Rally In 770, Brings Chain Of Events Into Focus
New video has emerged of bochurim obstructing a Connection Point Rally in 770 Motzei Shabbos. The enraging video began circulating online, after the bochurim were banned from 770 by the Gabboim.
New Rov In Town Faces Backlash From Re-Unified Beis Din
A new Rov in town that launched an organization geared toward the young couples of Crown Heights faced backlash from the re-unified Crown Heights Beis Din, which published a letter instructing the community to refrain from supporting or encouraging him in any way.
Lamplighters Yeshiva, A School Teetering On The Edge
Lamplighters Yeshiva has always been a pioneering yeshiva in Crown Heights. Following the Montassori educational model, the school shines as a beacon of light for the community. Over the past few years though, it has all come crumbling down and now stands teetering on the edge. What happened?
Prevention101: What Are The Roles of School Leaders, Teachers, and Parents in the Child’s Education?
Operation Survival discusses the roles of school leaders, teachers, and parents in the child’s education with Dr. Shimon Waronker, Ed.D for the prevention 101 series. Dr. Waronker received his BA from the Univ. of Maryland; and Ph.D. from Harvard. He is the former Principal of the Jordan L. Mott School, S. Bronx.
Shocking Sabotage Attempt As Disgusting Flags Displayed At Kinus Hashluchim Group Photo
In a vile display, yellow flags painted with a twisted version of the Moshiach flag were flown by the Twins from France while thousands of Shluchim stood for the annual group photo. The act shocked Lubavitchers on all sides of the ideological spectrum, and prompted a physical altercation and massive chillul hashem.
Prevention101: How Can I Detect Bullying in My Classroom?
Operation Survival: Watch as Operation Survival discusses How you can detect bullying in a classroom, with Dr. Rona Novick, PhD. Mrs Novick is the Dean of the Azrieli Graduate School of Jewish Education and Administration at Yeshiva University and holds the Raine and Stanley Silverstein Chair in Professional Ethics and Values.
A Letter From The Menehalim of Crown Heights
As the assault on Yeshiva Education reaches an important junction, the Menehalim of the Crown Heights Yeshivos came together to ask the community to once again rally together to and protect this important cause.
Prevention101: Why is My Child Being Bullied?
Operation Survival: Watch as Operation Survival discusses how to help someone who’s being bullied with Dr. Rona Novick, PhD. Mrs Novick is the Dean of the Azrieli Graduate School of Jewish Education and Administration at Yeshiva University and holds the Raine and Stanley Silverstein Chair in Professional Ethics and Values.
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