Op-Ed: CHJCC Elections; Reject Fear, Embrace Wisdom
by A Crown Heights Resident
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.
Some of the videos released by candidates might grab attention, but they are laced with fear. This isn’t the Crown Heights I know and love—a community where diversity thrives and unity is our strength.
The Torah teaches us to value the wisdom of our elders. וְאַבְרָהָ֣ם זָקֵ֔ן בָּ֖א בַּיָּמִ֑ים – אין זקן אלא זה שקנה חכמה. Avraham’s accumulated days increased his worth; so too does the wisdom of our seasoned leaders. But are we truly valuing this wisdom? Or are we being swayed by flashy, fear-driven tactics?
We stand at a crossroads. Will we choose fear and division, or will we embrace the wisdom of our elders? Candidates with decades of leadership and unparalleled experience in government and military service are the ones who can guide us through challenges, not with fear, but with wisdom and vision. Their records speak volumes—they’ve navigated complexities with integrity and dedication.
In these times, Crown Heights needs leaders who prioritize unity and substantive solutions over divisive fear tactics. Let’s reject fear-mongering and embrace the wisdom of our elders. Voting for seasoned leaders isn’t just a choice; it’s a necessity for the survival and prosperity of our community.
As we approach the elections, let’s focus on choosing leaders who embody our highest values and who will work tirelessly for the peace and progress of our community. Let’s choose a path of hope, unity, and progress.
Stand for Crown Heights. Stand for peace. Reject fear.
Anash
Asking for peace, in a hit job, no name, article against ppl stepping up to help CH.
Typical CH resident.
meyer cheinYe quessYou
The only one spreading fear is you. People have to expiain their views
Lol
Only one video has been produced and it was very positive and hopeful for the future.
This is a cheap attempt at accusing others of what you yourself are doing, being negative and decisive.
I agree with the author
If you watch the first minute or so of the video it’s very doom and gloom. we’re not living in the 90s anymore.
It’s the same trick the democrats try to play we’re not gonna fall for it
Jay Sorid
Why comment by hiding in the shadows? -the community should know who is really talking to them and why that person won’t put their name out there.
Transparency and courage please – I notice the women who aren’t fit to vote,
are not afraid to write their names on OP-EDs.
https://crownheights.info/op-ed/867792/op-ed-ln-crown-heights-women-arent-allowed-to-vote/ – fearless & well written OP-ED
E.B.
They haven’t said a negative word about elders.
Them dealing with actual issues and explaining it is exactly what we need.
Cliff notes
We’ve accomplished zilch in the past 35 years. We held no elections, people drive out to willi for basic services, there are homeless shelters left and right, young ppl can’t afford housing. But we bought in 1980 when it was 130k so take a seat and listen here. Stay positive. Trust us. Eat less avocado toasts. All will be good.