770 Trees Cut Down After Being Damaged in Storm
Two trees that have stood behind 770 – flanking the Tashlich pond for many years – were cut down Monday, after this past weeks storm destabilized them and set them leaning dangerously.
Knife Wielding Man Chases Jewish Girl In Crown Heights
A knife wielding man chasing a Jewish girl in Crown Heights Sunday morning was stopped thanks to the intervention of a Crown Heights hero.
Car Break-Ins Continue in Crown Heights
After a brief respite, Crown Heights car break-ins have resumed with at least one car reported broken into overnight. The car was parked overnight on Crown Street between Troy Ave and Albany Ave and had its side window busted in and vehicle ransacked.
Shabbos at the Besht: Why is Parnassa so Difficult to Attain? How we Decrease our דאגות הפרנסה?
This Shabbos at the Besht: Rabbi Mendel Hershkop, Rabbi of “The Shul” in Crown Heights, will be presenting a lecture this Shabbos on Why is parnassa so difficult to attain? and How we decrease our דאגות הפרנסה?
COVID-19 Update for Crown Heights #48 – No Exponential Increase In COVID Cases In Crown Heights, But Please Use Caution
The Gedaliah Society has posted an update for the Crown Heights Jewish community outlining the communities current situation, and asking people to please use caution and use basic measures to reduce the spread of the virus.
Police Officer Shot In Crown Heights Thursday Evening
A police officer was shot Thursday evening on Bergen Street in Crown Heights while responding to a call for help. A massive police response ensued, and a suspect was quickly taken into custody after firing at the responding officers, and the firearm recovered.
Sunday: A Torah for Masha
It is with deep joy and gratitude to Hashem that the family of Masha Gansburg OBM invites the community to the celebration of the completion of a special Sefer Torah in loving memory of Masha.
PSA: Calendar Times May Be Off for Asarah Bteves
A mistake on the times for the fast of Asarah Bteves has been found on certain calendars used in the Crown Heights Jewish community. Please correct your calendars so as not to accidently make a mistake.
Urgent Appeal- Pikuach Nefesh Mamish
Rabbi Benjy Stock of CSSY – Chevra Simchas Shabbos V’Yom Tov – is known for feeding the hungry and supplying poor families with Shabbos and Yom Tov needs. Now he has stepped up to help three families in desperate need.
Hey Teves Seforim Sale For The Temimim at ULY
The Temimim at United Lubavitcher Yeshiva had the opportunity to purchase Seforim at deeply discounted prices. The fair was set up in the stunning, newly-renovated Simcha hall.
Permits Filed For Crown Heights Lot Left Empty For Years
An empty lot on the corner of East New York Ave and Kingston Ave in Crown Heights might just begin to see construction after years of neglect, with permits filed for a seven-story mixed-use building.
COVID-19 Update for Crown Heights #47 – Worrying Increase In COVID Cases In Crown Heights
The Gedaliah Society has posted an update for the Crown Heights Jewish community warning of a worrying increase in cases in the community.
Crown Heights Shopping Cart Bandit Collared
A car thief coined “The Shopping Cart Bandit” – due to his use of a shopping cart to cart away his loot – has been collared by the NYPD, according to a source.
Mugging of 14-Year Old Jewish Boy on the Way to School in Crown Heights
A Jewish 14-year-old boy walking to school Thursday morning was the victim of an attempted robbery. Nothing was taken in the attempted robbery, but the boy reported the incident to the police, who are investigating.
Popack Sponsors Gifts For The Staff of Oholei Torah
Philanthropist and businessman R’ Yoseph Yitzchak and his wife Batsheva Popack of Lawrence, New York have kept their annual tradition of sponsoring a special Chanukah gift to all the teachers, morahs and administration of Oholei Torah in honor of Chanukah.
Snow Day: Crown Heights School Cancelations
The following Crown Heights schools have announced cancelations for Thursday, December 17th due to weather conditions:
Shots Fired On President Street, Gun Recovered By Shomrim
A gun was recovered in Crown Heights Wednesday afternoon thanks to Crown Heights Shomrim but the shooter got away, in a broad daylight shooting in Crown Heights. Thankfully no one was injured. Job Final: Gun recovered!
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