“La Grande Parade” – Will It Be Different This Year?
Plans are changing as groups from all over the world head to Crown Heights in honor of Lag B’Omer.
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Expanded Bus Service From Crown Heights to the Ohel for Lag B’Omer
In honor of Lag B’Omer this year, the Ohel Bus Service will be providing extra subsidized transportation round trip from Crown Heights to the Ohel from Sunday, May 7th to Tuesday, May 9th.
A Guardian Angel Over the Neighborhood at All Hours
An emergency occurs, and medical help is needed—and fast. “What are we going to do now at this unseemly hour in the middle of the night?” you fret. “Who can we call now? Who’s awake?” Hatzalah of course.
Shoplifter Steals Himself Into A Pair of Handcuffs After Being Caught At Empire Kosher
A clever thief stealing bars of soap from Empire Kosher Supermarket probably thought he was getting away clean Erev Shabbos, but ended up getting arrested.
BDE: Rebbetzin Shaina Schneerson, 91, OBM
With great sadness we report the passing of Rebbetzin Shaina (nee Chitrik) Schneerson OBM, a survivor of the Stalinist regime and mother of a prominent Lubavitch family. She passed away on Friday, the 14th of Iyar, 5783.
Bais Rivkah Bus Drivers Thanked With Breakfast, Gifted With Jackets
The Associated Bais Rivkah Schools thanked their bus drivers Thursday morning with an appreciation breakfast and gifted them with special jackets.
Monday & Tuesday Street Closures, No Parking for The Great Parade
To ensure the safety of participants and spectators, there will be street closures and parking restrictions in effect during the upcoming Lag B’Omer parade. Please take note of the closures and restrictions to avoid any delays or inconvenience.
Expand770: A Glimpse at A Sicha of the Rebbe from 5735
In this sicha the Rebbe cries about the neglect of community development in Crown Heights, which arises from no one caring to take initiative and bring about a change.
Picture of the Night
The banner is up, and it’s now official! It’s Time To Save Lives by donating to Crown Heights Hatzalah through the 4th annual HatzalahThon. It’s never too early or to late, Donate Now!
Mega Siyum HaRambam Coincides with Rambam’s Miraculous Rescue Anniversary
In a fascinating turn of events, organizers of the upcoming Mega Siyum HaRambam have just discovered that the grand Siyum will take place on the same day as the Rambam’s miraculous rescue, as mentioned in his personal writings. The Siyum, scheduled for Tuesday, 3 Sivan, May 23rd, will celebrate the completion of the study of the entire Mishneh Torah – Rambam.
PSA: Police Funeral To Cause Extensive Traffic North of Eastern Parkway Friday
A police funeral scheduled for Friday morning will bring heavy traffic and congestion North of Eastern Parkway in Crown Heights with some street closures expected.
Fourth Arrest Made in Crown Heights Assault On Two Jewish Boys
The believed ringleader and person who threw the punches in the shocking attack on two Jewish boys in Crown Heights this March is finally seeing justice, as the NYPD says that they have arrested him.
HatzalahThon: Shluchim Unite to Say Thank You!
Rabbi Moshe Kotlarsky, Vice Chairman of Merkos L’Inyonei Chinuch encourages Shluchim to unite to say thank you to Crown Heights Hatzalah.
Expanded Bus Service From Crown Heights to the Ohel for Yud Gimmel Iyar
In honor of Yud Gimmel Iyar, the Yartzeit of the Rebbe’s brother Reb Yisroel Aryeh Leib, the Ohel Bus Service will be providing extra subsidized transportation round trip from Crown Heights to the Ohel from on Thursday, May 4th and Friday, May 5th.
BDE: R’ Avrohom Kuperman, 69, OBM
With great sadness we report the passing of R’ Avrohom Kuperman OBM, a loved father and Crown Heights resident. He passed away on Wednesday, the 12th of Iyar, 5783.
Jewish Mother With Her Two Children Accosted In Crown Heights Monday Night
A Jewish mother walking with her infant and young daughter was accosted Monday night by an irate man on Eastern Parkway.
Video of the Day
On Sunday, April 23, hundreds of men, women and children had the opportunity to view, admire and purchase original artwork by children of the Friendship Circle of Brooklyn.
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