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19 Years later Part 1: 9/11 Through The Lens of A Shomrim Volunteer

Amid the chaos and panic following the airliners slamming into the two World Trade Center towers on September 11, 2001, many men and woman answered a higher calling – instead of running away, they turned and ran towards the burning buildings. Among those brave men was a band of Shomrim volunteers from Crown Heights. During their time at ground zero, one of the volunteers took these historic videos, published here on Crown Heights.info for the first time.

Posted to Jewish News, NYC News, Photo Galleries, Videos on September 11, 2020

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A Single Father, A Tireless Fellow Shliach, An Unimaginable Struggle

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JJ Cohen (Boca Raton, FL) to Nechama Solomon (Montreal, Canada)

New Engagement!

Dovid Ezagui (Brooklyn, NY) to Chava Sorkin (Brooklyn, NY)

New Engagement!

Hushi Kot (Tallinn, Estonia) to Chani Wilhelm (Morristown, NJ) L’Chaim: Today, Monday, 8:30pm at F.R.E.E.

New Engagement!

Velvel Reikhtman (Montreal, Canada) to Channah Kagan (Crown Heights) L’Chaim: Tuesday, June 10th, 8:30pm at Ulam Chana 556 Crown Street

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Shimon and Chanie Alon from Coral Springs, FL had a baby boy!

Baby Boy!

Yitzy and Leeby Smith from Coral Springs, FL had a baby boy!

New Engagement!

Pesach Chaim Newman (Crown Heights) to Bluma Raizel Lewis (Old Tappan, NJ)

New Engagement!

Eitan Hershkop (Crown Heights) to Chana Belfer (Melbourne, Australia) L’Chaim: Tonight, Thursday, 8:00pm at Bass and Bourbon

New Engagement!

Levi Meer (Morristown, NJ) to Sara Gershovitz (Crown Heights) L’Chaim: Thursday, June 12th, 8:00pm at 1349 President Street Upstairs

New Engagement!

Yosef Chaim Bercovice (Chicago, IL) to Leah Eisenbach (New York)

New Engagement!

Pesach Bercovice (Chicago, IL) to Tzipporah Yasmine Holloway (Orlando, FL)

New Engagement!

Mendel Saaks (Chicago, IL) to Leeba Grossbaum (Paramus, NJ)

New Engagement!

Yisrolik Keselman (London, UK) to Shaina Keller (Crown Heights)

New Engagement!

Ya’akov Silverman (Tysons Corner, VA) to Chaya Raizel Michaelson (Glastonbury, CT)

New Engagement!

Yitzchak Minkowitz (Fort Myers, FL) to Shani Silver (Mequon, WI)

New Engagement!

Avremel Weingarten (Flint, MI) to Chana Potash (Noe Valley, SF, CA)

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Yaya Kagan (Los Angeles, CA) to Hadas Malamud (Brooklyn, NY) L’Chaim: Tonight, Thursday, 7:30pm at the Oholei Torah Ballroom

Indoor Dining To Resume in NYC At The End of September

Governor Cuomo announced Wednesday that a deal was struck that would allow indoor dining to continue in New York City starting September 30th, with restrictions.

Posted to NYC News on September 9, 2020

Councilman Chaim Deutsch Takes on Indoor Dining Ban With Class Action Lawsuit

New York City Councilman Chaim Deutsch has taken on the city and state in a class action lawsuit against it’s ban on indoor dining in NYC.

Posted to NYC News on September 6, 2020

Gyms in New York City have been given the green light to reopen Wednesday, marking a step towards normalcy not seen in months.

New York City Gyms Given Green Light to Reopen

Gyms in New York City have been given the green light to reopen Wednesday, marking a step towards normalcy not seen in months.

Posted to NYC News on September 2, 2020

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NYPD Chief Chaplain Rabbi Alvin Kass Mugged In Manhattan

NYPD Chief Chaplain, Rabbi Alvin Kass, was mugged on the Upper West Side early Tuesday morning while on a walk. He suffered only minor injuries.

Posted to Jewish News, NYC News on September 1, 2020

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Thu, Jun 12, 8pm

L'chaim

Levi Meer (Morristown, Nj) to Sara Gershovitz (Crown Heights)

Rubashkin's

Tue, Jun 10, 8:30pm

L'chaim

Velvel Reikhtman (Montreal, Canada) to Channah Kagan (Crown Heights)

Ulam Chana

Mon, Jun 9, 8:30pm

L'chaim

Hushi Kot (Tallinn, Estonia) to Chani Wilhelm (Morristown, Nj)

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Thu, Jun 5, 8pm

L'chaim

Eitan Hershkop (Crown Heights) to Chana Belfer (Melbourne, Australia)

Bass And Bourbon

Thu, May 22, 7:30pm

L'chaim

Yaya Kagan (Los Angeles, Ca) to Hadas Malamud (Brooklyn, Ny)

Oholei Torah

Wed, May 14, 8:30pm

L'chaim

Mendy Holtzberg (Monterey, Ca) to Leah Schmerling (Crown Heights)

Jewish Childrens Museum

Tue, May 13, 5pm

Rally At The Ohel

Ohel Chabad Lubavitch

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Every child receives a bow and arrow Busses leave JCM at 5:00PM and return 7:45PM $3 OhelRally@Gmail.Com to be added to our email list On Tes Vov of each month, when the moon is at its fullest, the Rebbe would go to the Ohel to daven. Join us each month to take part in a grand rally, recite the 12 pesukim, sing songs, and learn about the Chassidishe Yomim Tovim. Connect with other children to daven at the Ohel and participate in a meaningful program that makes the Rebbe proud!

Thu, May 1, 8pm

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Yossi Gutnick (Sydney, Australia) to Chaya Eisnebach (Northwest, Ct)

The Garden House 1386 S. John’s Pl

Mon, Apr 28, 8pm

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Sruli Friedman (Coral Springs, Fl) to Adina Izgelov (Milwaukee, Wi)

Albany Manor 641 Rutland Rd

Mon, Apr 28, 8pm

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Zevi Jacobson (De Moines, Ia) to Ita Gurevitch (Crown Heights)

Jewish Childrens Museum

Mon, Apr 28, 8pm

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Levi Kalmenson (Crown Heights) to Chanale Baitch (Crown Heights)

Anshei Lubavitch 578 Albany Ave

Thu, Apr 24, 8pm

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Menachem Forer (Toronto, Canada) to Sari Gottlib (Hillside, Nj)

Lubavitcher Yeshiva

Thu, Apr 24, 8pm

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Avi Baitelman (Los Angeles, Ca) to Mindy Neubort (Fair Lawn, Nj)

Lubavitcher Yeshiva

Thu, Apr 3, 8:30pm

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Mendel Gopin (Miami, Fl) to Rochie Gourarie (Toms River, Nj)

Jewish Childrens Museum

Tue, Apr 1, 8:30pm

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Levi Chazan (Manchester, Uk) to Chana Junik (Crown Heights)

Lubavitcher Yeshiva

Tue, Apr 1, 8pm

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Meir Itzinger (Londres, Angleterre) to Pechi Gorodetsky (Paris, France)

Rubashkin's

Sun, Mar 30, 8:30pm

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Menachem Rabonowitz (Kfar Chabad) to Chani Braun (Crown Heights)

Rubashkin's

Severe Weather Forecast For Thursday Afternoon

The New York City Emergency Management Department advises New Yorkers of the potential for severe weather this afternoon through the evening, with damaging winds in excess of 60 mph, large hail, and rain possible.

Posted to NYC News on August 27, 2020

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Gov. Cuomo Vows Crackdown on Brooklyn Weddings if de Blasio Doesn’t Act

Gov. Andrew Cuomo promised to crack down on large social events in Brooklyn after The Post reported three banquet halls in Borough Park appeared to be hosting Hasidic Jewish wedding parties on just one night this week after Mayor Bill de Blasio warned that a similar gathering there led to an “uptick” in coronavirus cases.

Posted to Jewish News, NYC News on August 27, 2020