Op-Ed: From “He Can’t Learn Here” to Thriving
This article is for every teacher, therapist, coach, and anyone in our community who has believed in a child like mine. Your unwavering support is the reason my son thrives in his learning.
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Op-Ed: Is It Time To Talk About Traveling to Alma-Ata For Chof Av?
When I shared with people that I was going, I got mixed responses for my friends. Some were excited while others felt that going to Kazakhstan – or going to any of the “Kevarim trips” to Rabboseinu Nesieinu – was “against Hiskashrus” to our Rebbe.
INBOX: Baruch Hashem! I Lost a $70,000 Deal!!
That’s right — I lost a deal worth $70,000. Not because I uncovered some scandalous activity, nor because it was replaced by a sudden windfall. No, I simply lost it. After three weeks of hard work, the deal came down to the wire, and forces beyond my control caused it to fall through.
INBOX: Community Security – All Day & Every Day
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.
Op-Ed: Equality in Every Bunk – Rethinking Camp Practices
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.
Op-Ed: Jewish CB 9 Member Steps Up for the Community on Vital Brooklyn
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.
Op-Ed: Urgent Call for Responsible Scooter Use in Our Community
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.
Op-Ed: Counselors Mixing in Summer Camps
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.
Op-Ed: We Are All Miracles Of The Rebbe
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?
Op-Ed: The Impact of 1811 Votes in Crown Heights Election
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.
Op-Ed: Secular Learning in Lubavitch Schools
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.
Op-Ed: CHJCC Elections; Reject Fear, Embrace Wisdom
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.
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.
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.
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