Oholei Torah’s Gan Menachem Kiddie Camp Poses for a Group Photo
220 boys ka”h are attending Oholei Torah’s Gan Menachem Kiddie Camp throughout the summer. They posed this week for a group photo in front of the building.
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Nine Days – New Ways
This Tuesday and Wednesday beH, The Shidduch House will be hosting two back to back events with Rabbi Dr. Jack Cohen, an expert in the field of shidduchim.
Community Survey Shows Overwhelming Opposition to Proposed Bike Lanes
A recent JFA survey assessing community opinions on the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) proposed bike lanes on Kingston and Brooklyn Avenues has revealed strong opposition. Of the 900 participants, 860 completed the survey, with nearly all respondents residing in the area affected by the proposal.
Vaad Hakohol Encourages Residents to Apply for CB9 Committees
The Vaad Hakohol would like to inform all residents of Crown Heights living in Brooklyn Community Board District 9 that they can now apply to become a “Resident Member” on any of the Brooklyn Community Board 9 (CB9) Committees.
Daily Siyumim In 770 For the 9 Days
Following the Rebbe’s Horah to hear a siyum every day of the 9 days, 770 will be hosting a daily siyum following Maariv.
Community Board 9 To Host Zoom Meeting on Proposed Streets Changes To Kingston and Brooklyn Aves
Brooklyn’s Community Board 9, which covers the Crown Heights Jewish community, will be hosting a Zoom Meeting on Monday, August 5th at 6:30pm and will discuss the proposed traffic and bike lane changes to Kingston and Brooklyn Aves.
Crown Heights Shomrim and The Jewish Future Alliance Notify The Community of Shabbos Protest
Crown Heights Shomrim and the Jewish Future Alliance published a PSA to the Crown Heights Jewish community notifying them of a protest planned for the Barclay Center over Shabbos.
Update Released On The Future Bais Shmuel Chabad Building in Crown Heights
In an email regarding construction of their new building, Rabbi Moshe Pinson of Bais Shmuel Chabad released an update outlining the progress made so far.
History of Crown Heights: The Fanshaw Houses
In 1909, the second phase of development in Crown Heights began. Fanshaw Construction completed “Spotless Town” and built a row of houses on President Street to the left of 1414.
Picture of the Day
Spotted in Crown Heights. Two National Guardsmen stationed in Crown Heights due to increased security measures stopped by a local store for a bite to eat. The increased security was put in place following a string of high profile assassinations attributed to Israel.
Head On Collision In Crown Heights Involves US Postal Truck
A US Postal truck driving through Crown Heights was involved in a head on collision with a minivan Wednesday, sending the driver of the minivan to the hospital and closing the street.
Security Tightening After Assassinations in the Middle East
Following multiple high profile assassinations attributed to Israel, security is being tightened in Jewish communities across the globe, including here in Crown Heights.
NYPD Releases Wanted Poster For Carjackers In Crown Heights Robbery
The New York City Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the individuals involved in a carjacking robbery that occurred within the confines of the 71 Precinct.
One Cruel Moment To Throw A Life Into A Desperate Struggle
On Yud Beis Tammuz, Mendel Bluming, 15, son of 770 mashgiach Rabbi Gedaliah and Nechama Dina Bluming, was walking safely on a street near Suffield Yeshiva. Despite following all precautions, including wearing a reflective vest, tragedy struck.
SafeTech Crown Heights Announces Summer Schedule and Upstate Location
SafeTech Crown Heights, your service center for the smart use of technology, and for help with filter installation on all electronic devices, is announcing our summer schedule and upstate office location.
Beis Hamikdash Shiurim in Crown Heights
Daily shiurim on the halachos of the Beis Hamikdash are taking place in many of the Crown Heights shuls. These shiurim are organized by the Lubavitch Youth Organization, in fulfillment of the Rebbe’s directive to increase in the study of Beis Hamikdash-related subjects during the Three Weeks.
Crown Heights Survey, 50+ Parking Spaces to be Eliminated
The Department of Transportation (DOT) has recently proposed converting Kingston and Brooklyn Avenues into single lanes from Empire Blvd to Winthrop St to establish protected bike lanes. The JFA is gathering community feedback on this proposal.
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