Op-Ed: The Impact of 1811 Votes in Crown Heights Election
by Zalmen A.
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. The seamless execution of this election stands as a testament to our collective strength and commitment to democratic and Torah values.
As we reflect on this historic event, it’s impossible not to see the parallels to our own journey. Just as Yaakov patiently waited 14 years to marry Rachel and Leah, we too have waited 14 years for the right leaders to represent us. The story of Yaakov’s perseverance through obstacles and delays resonates deeply as we witness the fruition of our own patience and determination.
The significance of the number 1811 in our election is strikingly symbolic. The Passuk “וַיְהִי בָעֶרֶב וַיִּקַּח אֶת-לֵאָה בִּתּוֹ” (And it came to pass in the evening, that he took Leah his daughter) has the gematria of 1811. Just as Leah, initially the “second choice,” became the mother of many Shvotim including Yehuda making here the Bubby of the lineage of Moshiach, our election outcome will yield Brachos and achievements beyond our initial expectations, With hashems Help.
Our new vaad, consisting of six members, embodies the transformative power of unity and Avodah. Just as the sixth day of the week heralds the arrival of Shabbos, our vaad will iy”h usher in a new era of peace, harmony, and progress in our neighborhood. With their leadership, guided by the principles of Halacha, Chasidus and Achdus, we are poised to achieve greatness together.
As we move forward with renewed optimism and unity, let us remember the lessons of our heritage. Crown Heights, the Rebbe’s shechuna, is a beacon of light, embodying the Rebbe’s vision of unity, love, and service to others. Just as the Rebbe’s vision illuminates the world, our unity and commitment to each other will continue to shine brightly, inspiring change and transformation for generations to come. Together, let us march forward, hand in hand, towards a future filled with promise and opportunity.
High, how are you
Good thing the vaad plans on tackling drug use. Don’t do drugs. Drugs are bad.
AH
And now we understand why Chazal earned so much about the dangers of leitzanus, taking something good and turning it into a joke. What were you intending to accomplish with your comment, besides cooling off someone’s enthusiasm?
It was mentioned at the meet the candidates forum
I recall somebody asking the candidates by the forum what they will do about the sale use of drugs, I think rabbi knew said he will tackle it
With that said I didn’t see any mention of drugs in this article
Achdus!
Love it! Well said!
Moshiach now
Sources please?
Cute derher, but can you please add sources and or footnotes?
Monday morning quarterback!
It’s amazing how people have what to say the day afperiod but for some reason nobody was able to predict these significances before the election.
I bet if all 7 got in or only 5 or nobody from the slate you probably would also have some holy words to share. And then say look it has been foretold…. What a joke!
AH
Who said anything about predictions? There is such a thing as hashgachah pratis, you know; it’s a basic building block of Judaism, and more particularly (even to the extent of a falling leaf being an example of HP) in Chassidus.
Zalmen A.
It’s easy to analyze events after they unfold, but what’s crucial is the dedication and hard work leading up to them. Constructive feedback is always welcome, but let’s focus on moving forward and working together for the betterment of our community. Thank you for your input.
Our community lacks no creativity
This article is a prime example
Chosid
Beautiful thought! love the article thank you for posting!
Dovid
I thought that the connection with the possuk is that we too are about to get a bait and switch.
AH
Considering that half the shevatim came from that “bait and switch,” it turns out to have been a pretty good thing. So why not give this vaad the same benefit of the doubt?
Zalman a
a “bait and switch” is completely off-base and reflects a misunderstanding of both the election process and the significance of the pasuk. The connection with the pasuk is about patience, perseverance, and achieving our goals despite challenges. Your cynical take does nothing to help our community move forward.
A purim Torah!
This article is a joke. The 1811 ballots are hardly impressive and the comparisons to Yaakov Avinus’s 14-year wait and the gematria of 1811 are absurdly forced. The so-called “seamless” election was riddled with issues and lack of transparency. Stop celebrating empty rhetoric and start demanding real accountability and action from our leaders.
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zaman your post is so off base. Instead of obsessing over an election and trying to make weird Torah connections, why not talk about the real problems in our community? We need leaders who actually care about what’s happening now, not just random numbers and empty promises. It’s time for real change and honest conversations, not this overhyped nonsense.
dream on
trying to pull the wool over our eyes won’t help. new leaders yes on the face. only time will tell. Many rightfully believe as long as some of the old guard remain in place not much will change They need to get to work & prove all of our doubters wrong can they do it? 50/50 at best a t this point