Two Bochurim Arrested Tonight In 770 As Management Cracks Down
by CrownHeights.info
Two bochurim were arrested Tuesday evening inside the main shul of 770 as the management escalates its crackdown and enforcement in the long-running dispute surrounding order and authority at Lubavitch Headquarters.
According to individuals associated with the management of 770, the arrests came after restraining orders had allegedly been issued against the two bochurim after what is being described as “a prolonged pattern of disturbances and intimidation”.
Supporters of the management claim that the two bochurim, both reportedly graduates of a yeshiva in Rishon LeZion who were not accepted into the yeshiva at 770, repeatedly ignored warnings and continued entering the building. They alleged the pair participated in disruptive activities that included tearing down signs, shouting accusations of “moser,” involvement in altercations, and other incidents that contributed to tension inside the shul.
Tuesday evening, multiple NYPD officers arrived at 770 to enforce the restraining orders and prevent further disturbances. Videos circulating on social media showed the two being escorted from the building in handcuffs while people sang “Yechi” and screamed “moser”.
Supporters of the arrested bochurim sharply disputed that characterization, calling the arrests politically motivated and based on “false and fabricated accusations.”
In statements circulated Tuesday night, supporters argued that others allegedly involved in violent incidents at 770 — including individuals accused of assault and one individual accused of using pepper spray inside the shul — had not faced arrest or questioning, while the two arrested bochurim were being specifically targeted.
They further claimed that one of the arrested bochurim had recently attempted to lower tensions by publicly and privately calling for dialogue and even offering to participate in a דין תורה regarding complaints against him.
The arrests come amid years of tensions surrounding governance and conduct at 770. In recent years, community rabbonim and organizations have repeatedly called for stronger enforcement against violence and disorder inside the shul. The issue drew international attention following the January 2024 incident where bochurim attempted illegal construction beneath 770, which resulted in arrests, legal proceedings, and widespread scrutiny of unrest involving extremist groups.
One of the arrested individuals was previously the subject of a public announcement from the 770 management barring him from entering 770.
As of Tuesday night, it was unclear what charges, if any, the two bochurim would formally face. No official NYPD statement had yet been released.
Good riddance
Now we just need another few thousand guys to be permanently banned and arrested and 770 will be much better
Another huge problem in 770
Is that lots of people ( including respected rabbis) smoke cigarettes and vape inside the building or right next to the front door forcing other people to breathe in poisoness second hand smoke. Why would anyone want to step foot in there when I can’t even enter without having to smell and breathe in poisoness nasty second hand smoke from rude inconsiderate people who don’t care about others
It should be
Considered A huge compliment to be called a moiser. If I was called a moiser it would make me happy because I know I am not a brainwashed sheep in a cult who thinks that you can’t call the police on violent crazy people who cause problems just because they are a fellow jew
If you think
That you shouldn’t call the police on someone who acts violently, destroys property, or causes other problems . Than you are not practicing Judaism correctly. You are in a cult and are sadly very brainwashed
Another huge problem
In 770 is the lack of siddurim in English because the violent mishachistim rip them up because they don’t agree with the authors. Why would anyone want to daven in a place where they can’t even find a siddur in English (and I can’t read some parts of davening in Hebrew)
Look at the
Second guy being arrested his shirt is half tucked in and half tucked out. Someone who walks around like that is obviously not a mentch and doesn’t belong in770
770
Really needs to get their act together otherwise there won’t be a single normal person that still davens there. all the crazy people make the normal people not want to step foot in there again
770
Needs frum security guards who speak Hebrew and English at all entrances to not let any crazy or violent person inside and to permanently kick out anyone who doesn’t follow the rules and causes problems
770
Should close at ten o clock every night