A 9/11 Hero From Crown Heights
Mordechai Eckhaus, a Crown Heights Hatzalah Paramedic, tells the story of September 11th, 2001 from his perspective at the foot of the North Tower.
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Bus to the Ohel Announces Schedule for Upcoming Week
The Ohel Daily Bus has released its schedule for the upcoming week, including expanded service before and during Rosh Hashanah and throughout the following week.
Tashlich Location Again Opens On The Corner of Montgomery Street and Albany Avenue
As Rosh Hashana approaches, a beautiful space for תשליך is again prepared at the corner of Montgomery Street and Albany Avenue.
New Children’s Book Brings Civic Responsibility to Crown Heights Children
The book, the first in a planned series, follows a young Shlucha visiting her cousin in Crown Heights, where she takes the school bus to Bais Rivkah for the first time.
BDE: Mrs. Chaya Laine, 80, OBM
With great sadness we report the passing of Mrs. Chaya Laine OBM, a beloved educator and longtime member of the Bais Rivkah High School administration in Crown Heights. She passed away on Wednesday, the 27th of Elul, 5786.
BookBeSimcha.com Launches “Mazal Tov Free Graphics” — Create Beautiful Event Invitations in Seconds
New free feature makes it easier than ever to create and download professional Mazal Tov invitations for your simcha.
Mivtza Shofar Within Crown Heights – Now for the 8th Year
We are organizing people to go and blow Shofar in the homes of those in Our community, Crown Heights who for whatever reason are not able to go to shul for Tekiyas Shofar.
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Two People Shot Minutes Apart Along West Indian Day Parade Route, One On Eastern Parkway and Kingston Ave
There were two separate shootings along the J’Ouvert and West Indian American Day Carnival route on Labor Day, according to police.
Multiple People Stabbed in Crown Heights as Notoriously Violent West Indian American Day Parade Kicks Off
A 32-year-old man and 23-year-old man were stabbed in the neck and a 36-year-old was stabbed in the face near Carroll Street and Utica Avenue around 5:48 a.m., cops said.
CHJCC Urges Tishrei Guests: Don’t Travel Without Medical Insurance
As thousands of guests prepare to travel to Crown Heights for Tishrei, the Crown Heights Jewish Community Council (CHJCC) is urging visitors to take one important step before leaving home: purchase adequate medical travel insurance.
Day-to-Day Guide for Tishrei 5787 Part #1
We present a guide of laws & customs and selected sichos for the month of Tishrei, 5787. Part I covers from the 20th of Elul 5786 – until the 13th of Tishrei 5787.
Serial “Mega” Package Thief Arrested in Crown Heights With Help From Shomrim
A serial package thief and burglar who has been terrorizing Crown Heights residents with a string of thefts has been arrested, thanks in part to the efforts of Crown Heights Shomrim and the NYPD’s 71st Precinct.
West Indian Day Parade to Return to Eastern Parkway Monday With Heightened Security Measures
The annual West Indian American Day Parade will once again take over Eastern Parkway this Labor Day, with hundreds of thousands of revelers expected to descend on Crown Heights for the city’s largest Caribbean cultural celebration.
Lubavitcher Yeshiva Brings the Halachos and Minhagim of Elul to Life
By bringing the minhagim of Elul to life, the talmidim were able to connect their learning with practical action, making the lesson that much more meaningful and memorable.
Mamdani Administration Transfers Ownership of Three Crown Heights Buildings Away from Negligent Owners
The three buildings – 1018 Eastern Parkway, 1074 Eastern Parkway and 1392 Sterling Place – are part of HPD’s Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP), which targets buildings with the most severe uncorrected violations.
Who Is Feeding The Families of Crown Heights This Yom Tov?
Hundreds of families in Greater Crown Heights are relying on CSSY for their Rosh Hashanah meals and essential Yom Tov needs.
From Cradle to Chuppah: Oholei Torah Welcomes Its Littlest Talmidim
For many years, it has been the dream and vision of Oholei Torah to provide a fully immersive Chinuch Al Taharas HaKodesh experience from cradle to chuppah, throughout the entire year, winter and summer. Today, the Yeshiva took another significant step toward fulfilling that vision with the opening of its new two year old program.
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