Video of the Day
As renovation work in front of 770 wraps up, a beautiful finishing touch was added to the flagstone walkway. Watch as the crew carefully constructs the unique 770 mosaic.
Inside The Home of an Orthodox Jewish Family – Hanging With Hasidics II
This year, Marcus Hessenberg of Marcus Hessenberg Films went back to New York and revisited Rabbi Yoni Katz in Crown Heights for his second film of Hanging With Hasidics.
Labor Day At Ohr Menachem Was A Full Day Trip
At Cheder ‘Ohr Menachem’ in Crown Heights, the school is not ready to sustain a loss of our kinderlach’s purity, Taharas Hoeinayim and Machshava, or even to pause the very special spirit of Elul. Even for Labor Day.
New Oholei Torah Community Calendar is Now Available in Your Local Stores
Since its inception 20 years ago, the calendar’s unique large format and appealing style have made it the calendar of choice for Jewish households in Crown Heights and beyond. The calendar includes Yomim Tovim, various Z’manim, and Chassidishe dates, as well as the Yeshiva schedule.
UPDATED: NYC Spraying Pesticides In Crown Heights This Week to Reduce Mosquitos
To reduce mosquito activity and the risk of West Nile virus, the New York City Health Department will spray for mosquitos in Crown Heights on Wednesday, September 7th, 2022.
Post Labor Day “Fun”, Woman Lights Multiple Trash Fires In Crown Heights
Multiple trash fires were lit in Crown Heights as it neared midnight Monday, sparking even more sirens on Empire Blvd, and more aggravation.
Crown Heights Beis Din Publishes Letter Outlining Push For Tznius in the Community
In a letter dated the 6th of Elul, the two members of the Crown Heights Beis Din outlined their work done over recent months to address the issue of Tznius in the Crown Heights community.
Full Street Closures For J’ouvert & West Indian American Labor Day Parade and Festival
Ther NYPD has released a full list of detailed street closures for the J’ouvert & West Indian American Labor Day Parade and Festival taking place on Monday, September 5, 2022 in Crown Heights.
Teens Beat, Stab Man on Crown Heights Subway Train, Steal $30
Three teens repeatedly beat and stabbed a man on a Brooklyn subway train this week before fleeing with $30, police said Friday as they released surveillance video of the suspects.
Bais Rivkah Announces Three Significant Leadership Changes For Upcoming Year
Three significant changes to the Bais Rivkah School’s leadership have been announced for the 2022-2023 school year, which is beginning this week on Wednesday, September 7, יא’ אלול.
Congressman Lee Zeldin Speaks Anti-Semitism, Need To Reform the Reforms in Crown Heights Visit
In a whirlwind visit to Crown Heights Friday morning, Jewish Congressman and Governor Candidate Lee Zeldin spoke about the surge in Anti-Semitic hate crimes and need of reform to the recent justice reforms, as well as put on Tefillin in 770.
Levaya for R’ Tzion Yakubov Passes by 770
The Levaya for R’ Tzion Yakubov passed by 770 Friday morning, allowing the community a moment to bid farewell to a member of the kehila.
BDE: R’ Tzion Yakubov, 63, OBM
With great sadness we report the passing of R’ Tzion Yakubov OBM, the owner of the popular Kingston Bake Shop and long time Crown Heights resident. He passed away on Thursday, the 6th of Elul, 5782 following an extended illness.
Congressman and Governor Candidate Lee Zeldin To Visit Crown Heights Friday, Speak Out Against Hate
On Friday, September 2, 2022, at 11:45 a.m., Congressman and Governor Candidate Lee Zeldin will be joined by local Jewish Community leaders outside the Jewish Children’s Museum to speak out against recent violent antisemitic attacks, the spread of antisemitic hate throughout New York and the lack of serious consequences and punishment for those who commit hate crimes against Jewish New Yorkers.
Picture of the Day
As the city and state’s administrations look to restrict concealed gun carry following the Supreme Courts landmark ruling, some businesses have decided to do the opposite. This sign went up today on a local business, and many more may soon follow suit.
J’ouvert & West Indian American Labor Day Parade Is Back and Taking Place This Weekend
Nearly three million people are expected to descend on the Crown Heights area for an annual J’ouvert & West Indian American Labor Day Parade that has been canceled the last two years.
United Lubavitcher Yeshiva Crown Street Upgrades Simcha Hall
United Lubavitcher Yeshiva’s popular Simcha Hall received a beautiful and elegant upgrade this summer with a new modern entryway.
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