New Engagement!
Shlomie Naparstek (Myrtle Beach, SC) to Gitel Raskin (Côte S. Luc, Montreal)
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The Fireworks, Whats Really Going On Behind The Scenes
The fireworks have been a bane to the Crown Heights community for a week now, in fact, they have been without stop all over Brooklyn and Queens. So what is really going on? CrownHeights.info made some inquiries, and with a little digging found the answer.
IDF and Shabak Foil Attempt to Smuggle Arms Into Gaza Via Sea
A few weeks ago, the Israeli Navy thwarted a naval smuggling attempt of weapons into the Gaza Strip from the coast of northern Sinai. The intelligence and operational activity was conducted following joint operational and intelligence efforts of the Israeli Navy and the ISA along with the IDF Intelligence Directorate.
Crown Heights Firehouse Caught On Camera Lighting Fireworks
The nightly fireworks harassing Crown Heights are being done by “unknown citizens,” right? Nope, or at least not always. A Crown Heights resident caught fireworks being lit by firefighters of the FDNY in Crown Heights.
Crown Heights Fireworks Continue As Community Fumes
Crown Heights residents began inundating the 911 system with reports of illegal fireworks Tuesday night, as the explosive displays of lawlessness continue each night for a week.
Frum Candidate Running For Congress, Lets Not Mess It Up
This Tuesday, June 23rd is a primary election which should be important for Torah observant Jews as we could finally get an observant Jew in the US Congress.
One Thousand Children Receive Toys To Motivate Them To More Mitzvos And Trust In Hashem
Initiated by Chief Rabbi of Russia, Rabbi Berel Lazar, didactical games, strategical games and creative play toys were distributed throughout Russia to motivate them to do more mitzvos and trust in Hashem.
Communities in Five Continents to Join Gimmel Tammuz Broadcast
Lubavitch Chassidim around the world are preparing for the 26th yartzeit of the Rebbe with in-depth learning programs, expanded Mivtzoim projects and… Zoom.
New York Times Features Obituary For Rabbi Yisroel Friedman OBM
The New York Times published an obituary on Tuesday for Rabbi Yisroel Friedman OBM, the long time Rosh Yeshiva of Oholei Torah in Crown Heights and a world renowned scholar.
Chabad of Tzfas Launches Program For English Speaking Olim
Chabad of Central Tsfat and the Tzemach Tzedek Shul have launched an new Program to help English speaking olim as they settle in Eretz Yisroel.
Parks Reopened By Fed Up Crown Heights Community Members
Members of the Crown Heights community were fed up with the city’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and have taken matters into their own hands. Community members gathered outside the Albany Ave entrance to Lefferts Park, which had been chained shut by the governments orders.
Friendship Circle Presents Gifts To This Years Teen Volunteers
Friendship Circle of Brooklyn showed their appreciation to their teen volunteers, numbered around 200, with an online event and gifts delivered to their doors.
Today is the Last Day To Request an Absentee Ballot
The deadline for requesting an absentee ballot to vote by mail is today, Tuesday June 16th, 2020. Complete instructions for requesting and filling the ballot in extended article.
NEXT TUESDAY: Save-A-Life Blood Drive In Crown Heights
Urgent call for all healthy donors (men and women) as blood supply drops to dangerously low levels. New York Blood Center (NYBC) is partnering with local organizations and they need our help now! Join in this mitzva and save up to 3 lives!
Another Victim From Yesterdays Tragic Crash In Monsey Passes Away
The tragedy of yesterdays crash near New Square grew today, as the news was confirmed that another victim of the accident had passed away. First reports were confirmed this afternoon that 20 year old Tziporah Deitch A”H, had also passed away.
KSCVK Raises Over $100K For Simchas
With just minutes left to their $100K fundraiser, KSCVK blew past their goal, raising over $100,000 from over 800 donors. A bonus goal of $115,000 was set.
The Virus Is Back In Israel With Second Wave
Health Ministry Public Health Services Director Professor Sigal Sadetski on Tuesday spoke to the Knesset’s Coronavirus Committee about how Israel is handling the outbreak. He announced that the virus is back with a second wave.
