BDE: Mrs. Rochel Leah Brashevitzky, 78, OBM
With great sadness we report the passing of Mrs. Rochel Leah Brashevitzky OBM, a mother of a large Lubavitch family and Crown Heights resident. She passed away on Friday, the 5th of Cheshvan, 5784.
Jewish Future Alliance Update On Recent Incident At Gaza Hospital
The Jewish Future Alliance, along with Crown Heights Shomrim and the Association of Crown Heights Shuls have provided an update for the Crown Heights community following an incident that took place at a Gaza Hospital ans the affects it may have in Crown Heights.
Storm Damage Forces Prospect Park Zoo, A Preferred Destination For Crown Heights Families, to Close Indefinitely
The Prospect Park Zoo is closed indefinitely after its basement power and heating systems were destroyed by about 25 feet of floodwater from the remnants of Tropical Storm Ophelia two weeks ago.
Arrest Made After Three Unprovoked Assaults in Crown Heights
Three unprovoked assaults took place one after another in Crown Heights Tuesday by a man now sitting behind bars.
Gratitude: Eshel Hosts Grand ‘Tzeischem L’Sholom’ Event
Last week, the Eshel Hachnosas Orchim Organization held its annual end-of-Tishrei ‘Tzeischem L’Sholom’ event. The event was attended by guests, volunteers, staff, influential figures and supporters of the organization.
BDE: Mrs. Helene Gelfand OBM, A Former Bais Rivkah Principal
With great sadness we inform you of the passing of Mrs. Helene Gelfand ע״ה. Mrs. Gelfand served as dedicated Bais Rivkah principal, caring for our primary students for 40 years.
Crown Heights Shomrim Has Stepped Up This Past Week
Since the devastating news in Eretz Yisrael Crown Heights Shomrim has stepped up its patrols and visibility throughout our community:
Areivim Pays Out to Another Crown Heights Family
For the second time in recent months AreivimUSA is paying out to a Crown Heights family that has lost a parent.
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Crown Heights Businessmen Work Together to Make the Cold New York Winter Warmer for Local Children
Since 2014, local business owners Shaya Gordon and Shlomie Klein have been giving away coats after noticing quite a few children walking to school without proper winter coats. This year with the huge help of Mendy Cohen of PH Works Inc there are boy’s coats in most sizes available to give away.
There’s Something You Can Do for Eretz Yisrael Right Now
In 1974, Arab terrorists infiltrated the city of Maalot in northern Israel and held a large group of teenagers hostage in school. Tragically, many were killed, at first reported to be 17, and then four more. The Rebbe spoke about this event, pointing out the eerie fact that exactly 17, and then four more mezuzos in the building were found to be pasul.
Mikvah.org: Three-Part Lecture Series Hosted at Miriam’s Motherhood Center
As planned from a while ago and still on schedule, join Mikvah.org and Mothers of Crown Heights for a three-part lecture series hosted at Miriam’s Motherhood Center, featuring Dr. Scott Chudnoff, Chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Maimonides Medical Center.
Crown Heights Hatzalah Paramedic Joins Team Heading to Support Eretz Yisroel
A Crown Heights Hatzalah Paramedic is one of eleven Hatzalah Paramedics from across the United States who stepped onto an airplane heading to Eretz Yisroel. The “Hatzalah Heart Team” will be assisting Hatzalah of Israel as they cope with the strain of the ongoing conflict.
PSA: Street Milling and Paving To Take Place In Crown Heights This Week
Road milling and paving will take place at multiple locations around Crown Heights this week, bringing with it expected traffic and noise disturbances.
Crashed Vehicle Abandoned On Union Street In Crown Heights Motzei Shabbos
A crashed car on Union Street in Crown Heights was abandoned by its driver Motzei Shabbos, leaving the street closed off for a period of time.
JEM: Preventing Future Wars, True Peace Will Come After True Victory
As the situation in Eretz Yisroel continues unfolding, JEM has made the decision to open this week’s Living Torah for all.
Child Shoved, Deranged Man Arrested Friday In Crown Heights
A deranged man is getting care after shoving a Jewish boy and being arrested by the NYPD in Crown Heights Friday morning. Crown Heights Shomrim assisted the NYPD in the incident.
Under High Tensions, The NYPD to Provide a Chopper Overhead During School Dismissal
With tensions high and many people fearful of attacks this Friday due to the ongoing fighting in Israel, CrownHeights.info has learned that an NYPD chopper will be overhead during dismissal time in Crown Heights.
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