Op-Ed: ln Crown Heights, Women Aren’t Allowed to Vote
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.
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Op-Ed: Crown Heights’s Deep State
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.
Op-Ed: What I Didn’t Hear Enough About From the Candidates
An open letter to all the candidates of the Vaad Hakohol election. by Yosef Mendel Heintz, LMSW
Op-Ed: Crown Heights Elections – A Critical Crossroads for Our Community
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.
MAJOR CRISIS: School Shuts Down, Others Raise Tuition As Financial Woes Slam The Chinuch System
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.
RESPONSE: I Only Earn 150k, Please Help!
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!
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.
Op-Ed: Engagement Pictures and What the Rebbe Wrote About Them
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.
Many Shluchim’s Children Are Waiting For an Invitation From A Classmate
In every Chabad school or Yeshiva, from high school age and sometimes even in younger grades, there are girls in the schools or boys in the Yeshivas who wait for an invitation from a classmate. Otherwise they may not have a place to go for Shabuos.
Op-Ed: Inappropriate Texts on My Daughter’s Phone
When I brought it up she burst into tears saying she didn’t want to continue but he was forcing her with threats to expose her to her parents.
Op-Ed: Chabadniks Must Be Doing Something Big for Next Year Gimmel Tammuz
“So Chabad must be preparing something big for next year – 25 Years, no?” he asked. Me, my friends, my Mashpia all looked at each other baffled and shocked. The thought of 25 Years not seeing the Rebbe didn’t cross anyone’s mind for a second.
Op-Ed: Crown Heights City Council Member’s Betrayal Has Not Gone Unnoticed
I am a member of the Crown Heights Jewish community. I was also privileged to be a part of the ad hoc committee that went all out to elect Crystal Hudson back in 2021. However, having worked to elect someone does not give me the obligation to stand by quietly when they say or do something wrong.
Op-Ed: We Don’t Have A Money Problem, We Have A Priorities Problem
The problem is that if there are people in need and people are fundraising, everyone should be fine. Well, the fundraisers are 9/10 fundraising for people who don’t live in Crown Heights. That’s not good.
Preserving the Integrity of the Vaad Hakahal: Why Bylaws Should Remain Unchanged
In a recent op-ed, the proposal to amend the Vaad Hakahal bylaws and allow heads of Mosdos to run was put forth, suggesting that their experience and talent could greatly benefit the community. However, a closer examination reveals that the potential for conflicts of interest extends beyond government funding posing a significant threat to the integrity of the Vaad Hakahal.
Op-Ed: It’s Time To Talk About A Broader Kashrus Discussion
I would like to discuss a few areas where we, and our children, digest external things into our internal conscience that we may not be aware about the importance of a proper “Kashrus system”.
Op-Ed: Rethinking Eligibility – Embracing the Potential of Local Leaders in the Upcoming Elections
It is time to reevaluate our stance on who can run for the community council. Let us not sideline the very individuals who have shown themselves to be committed architects of community improvement.
Op-Ed: It’s Time To Talk About Taking Health Seriously
There are certain events that take place that you will always remember where you were when the event occurred. One of those events was a phone-call that I received from a dear friend on a Sunday night in 5777.
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