The blaze erupted around 1:30 a.m. inside the building on Eastern Parkway near Troy Avenue in Crown Heights, leaving the women – 24 and 26 – suffering from smoke inhalation and listed in critical condition, according to the FDNY and NYPD.
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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.
There is an important mitzvah to give tzedaka extremely generously on the afternoon of Erev Yom Kippur. Don’t forget, “Aniyei Ircha Kodmin” – The poor in your own community comes first!
With incumbent Mayor Eric Adams having bowed out of the race, there are now three real contenders for the mayorship. Should all three ultimately be on the ballot, which of them will you be voting for?
So what was the Rebbe’s view on the matter of Eiruvin? As with many things in Halacha, many say its complicated. Yet in a letter addressed to Rabbi Eliyahu Jung on Pesach 5724, the Rebbe addresses the topic of an Eruv in Manhattan, and his concerns over it.
A new discounted option for Kaparos has been arranged for the first time on Erev Yom Kippur, for only $5 per chicken at the parking lot of Beis Rivkah Crown St. Editors Note: The $5 Discounted Kaparos does NOT include Shchita onsite. Shchita onsite will have an additional discretionary fee.
In recent months, and especially through the Get Registered Week campaign, Crown Heights Anash has already registered over 1,000 new voters, bringing our total to over 8,000. That’s amazing—but our work isn’t done yet.
A woman scrawled “Free Palestine” outside a Jewish store in Crown Height Monday, and quickly realized her mistake.
How Mr. Yossi Popack’s pioneering vision changed Crown Heights’ Kaparos, introducing a new model which is sure to be followed by others.
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.
The Prime Minister’s son, Mr. Yair Netanyahu, arrived today for a special tour of Beit Chaiinu – 770 in Crown Heights. He was accompanied on the visit by Rabbi Shmuel Oirachman, head of government relations at the U.S. Treasury.
Living Chassidus will be continuing its Elul and Tishrei Series. Up next is Mrs. Rochie Pinson, Rebbetzin, mother and bestselling Author of “Rising! The book of Challah” and “The KIDS Book of Challah”.
The Ohel Bus Service will be providing extra subsidized transportation round-trip from Crown Heights to the Ohel this week, and has releases a complete schedule.
Candidate for New York City Council District 41, Yehuda Shaffer, will be hosting a Kumzitz event this Motzei Shabbos at 9:00pm featuring Crown Heights musician Fitche Benchimon. The in-person event will also be streamed LIVE here on CrownHeights.info.
The National Committee for the Furtherance of Jewish Education (NCFJE) is pleased to announce that Kaporos with Shechita will be offered on Tuesday night, September 30th, at Eastern Parkway. Thanks to generous sponsors and our commitment to making mitzvos more accessible, this year’s $10 per bird pricing is historic.
The area of Brooklyn Ave, East New York to Midwood is the center of attention Motzei Shabbos after police surrounded a house where the occupant threatened to shoot cops.
A Shloshim event will be taking place in Crown Heights this Sunday in memory of Reb Aharon Blesofsky OBM.
