לקהילת קראון הייטס COVID-19 עדכון השלישי
A third update of guidelines for the Crown Heights Jewish community has been published in Hebrew, with the new recommendations from the CDC as well as reminders for measures that will keep Crown Heights safe.
Daily Archives: March 17, 2020
Crown Heights Rabbonim Publish Psak, Close All Shules and Men’s Mikvahs
The Beis Din of Crown Heights has publihed a Psak closing all Shules and Mikvahs until further notice. The psak comes as an increased amount of Crown Heights residents are falling ill with Coronavirus.
770 Shul To Close Temporarily Over Coronavirus
The heart of the Chabad Lubavitch movement, 770 Eastern Parkway has plans to close its main downstairs shul temporarily as the community faces the Coronavirus pandemic.
COVID-19 Update for the Crown Heights Community #3
A third update of guidelines for the Crown Heights Jewish community has been published, with new recommendations from the CDC as well as reminders for measures that will keep Crown Heights safe.
Alternate Side Rules Suspended Through Tuesday March 24th
After a large outcry, alternate side rules have been suspended in New York City through Tuesday March 24th. The decision was made after a large number of politicians and activists lobbied to have it suspended, as many hundreds of cases of Coronavirus put people into self quarantine.
Keep Updated On Your Local Women’s Mikvahs
Due to the Current serious crises, every woman is advised to check with her local mikvah for updated information on their use as per the directive of the Rabbonim and healthcare professionals.
Brooklyn DA To Decline To Prosecute Low Level Crimes As Coronavirus Spreads
Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez released a statement updating on the DA’s Office and the COVID-19 virus outbreak. In it, he announced that for now, the DA will not prosecute low-level offenses that do not jeopardize public safety.
Otzar HaHochma, The World’s Largest Digital Library Free For The Public
The worlds largest digital library, Otzer Hachochma, is now free to the public until further notice, granting unparalleled access to Torah and Jewish literature.
‘Over a Hundred’ Boro Park Residents Test Positive for Coronavirus
More than a hundred people who were tested in Boro Park on Monday have coronavirus, an urgent care clinic confirmed. Asisa said that there have been “over a hundred” positive results returned from its first day of testing in Boro Park.
Public Transportation to be Halted Throughout Israel On Nights, Weekends
The Director of the National Transportation Authority of Israel, Amir Asraf, ordered the cessation of public transportation at night due to the coronavirus outbreak.
86% of People with Coronavirus are Walking Around Undetected, Study Finds
“Stealth” coronavirus cases are fueling the pandemic, with a staggering 86% of people infected walking around undetected, a new study says.
Picture of the Day
After the Rabbonim published a ban on those over the age of 65 from venturing out in public, the Gabboim of 770 posted signs on the doors notifying those over the age not to enter.
Moscow’s Shaarei Tzedek Center Closes Its Doors As Russia Faces Virus Concerns
Russian Health Ministry guidelines over coronavirus concerns has closed down the Shaarei Tzedek Chesed Center in Moscow. Despite the center being temporarily closed, activities and services are still being provided to those that need in peoples homes.
Uber Suspends Pooled Rides in US, Canada to Halt Coronavirus Spread
Uber halted pooled rides in the US and Canada Tuesday in an effort to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus that has sickened over 4,600 people in the US.
לקהילת קראון הייטס COVID-19 עדכון
Updates of guidelines for the Crown Heights Jewish community has been published in Hebrew, with the new recommendations from the CDC as well as reminders for measures that will keep Crown Heights safe.
Friendship Circle Virtual Support
Friendship Circle of Brooklyn has rolled out a system to support their families during this challenging time. While most families are struggling with how to keep their kids entertained and divide computer time between the children happily, the families at Friendship Circle have a lot more on their minds.
Rabbonim Release Emergency Notice, Forbid Anyone Over The Age of 65 To Venture in Public
The Rabbonim of Crown Heights have released an emergency notice declaring that anyone over the age of 65 may not venture out in public. The rabbonim also exteneded the ruling to anyone showing symptoms of the virus.
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