It is time that our community leaders take our safety seriously. We should not have to feel the need to look over our shoulders, worry that we are on our own when we are in danger, or carry some kind of personal safety device with us at all times.
Picture this: Friday night, as campers gather around tables, voices ring out, criticizing the food served with disdain, while devouring home-cooked or store-bought delights—kugel, cake, schnitzel—the very fare they spurn in camp. And amidst them sits Mendel, perhaps quieter than the rest, his parents unable to make the pilgrimage upstate, either due to financial constraints or because they live out of sate or on shlichus.
A proposed massive Vital Brooklyn NYS Housing Development on the corner of Clarkson and Albany will soon contribute to a parking tsunami and parking surge that will extend several blocks.
Dear community, I encourage everyone to read the following piece on the growing dangerous trend in our neighborhood involving the reckless use of oversized electric scooters by young individuals. This issue affects the safety of our streets and the well-being of our children. Let’s have an open dialogue in the comment section, as I believe this is one of the best ways to bring about positive change among us. Thank you.
Lately I’ve heard stories of non-chassidish things happening in such environments where teenagers are away from their parents and around not so chassidish people. Knowing this, the camp directors outright continue to ignore this.
Rabbi: What you just said is very nice and inspiring for you. This motivates you because you believe that you are a miracle of the Rebbe. However, how should I inspire myself to dedicate myself to the Rebbe’s shlichus if I am not a miracle of the Rebbe?
In a momentous display of unity and civic engagement, our community Just conducted an election that surpassed all expectations. With 1811 ballots cast, our voices rang out loud and clear, shaping the future of our neighborhood.
The Lubavitch community, renowned for its deep commitment to Jewish education, faces ongoing challenges in balancing rigorous religious learning with comprehensive secular education. This balancing act raises critical questions about how much we actually need to teach our kids these days.
As a long-time resident of Crown Heights, I’m deeply troubled by the fear-mongering tactics surfacing in our community elections. Our vibrant neighborhood deserves better than divisive campaigns.
When I found out about this election years ago, I was excited. And I thought to myself how can I get involved. But then I was told that women aren’t allowed to vote.
Until there is a significant change in the status quo, and the klepotocracy is replaced, the elections are unlikely to bring about the necessary improvements.
An open letter to all the candidates of the Vaad Hakohol election. by Yosef Mendel Heintz, LMSW
The upcoming Crown Heights elections are generating a buzz, especially among young voters aged 23-38. Here’s what the folks I spoke with are saying.
A financial crisis is rocking the chinuch system, with boys and girls schools – including elementary schools, high schools, mesivtos, and batei medrashim – feeling a serious cash crunch.
I’m writing this response as a concerned member of the community, and this op-ed struck me for several reasons. A response to Op-Ed: I Only Earn 150k, Please Help!
The rising costs of Yeshiva tuition and summer camps have placed an unbearable strain on us. What was once a manageable expense has now become a daunting financial challenge. For my family, the dream of providing our children with a strong education and enriching summer experiences has turned into a cycle of debt and anxiety.
In the Lubavitch community, the words of the Rebbe carry a lot of weight. One thing he advised against was taking engagement pictures. The Rebbe believed it was important for couples to keep their relationship private and modest, especially before marriage.
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