Pizza and Bagels For Hatzalah Volunteers
In appreciation for the lifesaving work of the Crown Heights Hatzalah, Holesome Bagel and Kettle n Cord teamed up to donate pizza and bagels Motzei Yom Tov to the volunteers on the front lines.
Baby Boy!
Menachem and Esty (nee Koenig) Sheinberger (Crown Heights)
BDE: Mr. Yehuda Backer, OBM
With great sadness we report the passing of Mr. Yehuda Backer OBM, a businessman and resident of Crown Heights. He passed away on the 22nd of Nissan, 5780.
3,000 NYC Public Hospital Workers Out Sick, 924 Coronavirus Positive
More than 900 staffers at New York City’s public hospital system have tested positive for the coronavirus and 3,000 have called in sick — revealing how the COVID-19 pandemic has ravaged front-line medical workers as well as patients, according to new data released Wednesday.
It’s Triplets! Two Girls and A Boy!
JJ and Basha (nee Freedman) Eleff
Cuomo Extends Shutdown, Requires Masks In Public
Governor Andrew Cuomo announced additional measures for New York State in fighting the COVID-19 Coronavirus, including an extension of the states lockdown and a requirement to wear masks when unable to maintain social distancing.
BDE: Rabbi Don Yoel Levy, 72, OBM
With great sadness we report the passing of Rabbi Don Yoel Levy OBM, a Rov in Crown Heights and head of the OK Kashrus organization. He passed away as Pesach ended on the 22nd of Nissan, 5780.
36-Year-Old Accused of Trying to Blow Up Jewish Nursing Home
A Massachusetts federal court last night charged a 36-year-old man named John Michael Ratbon with two felony counts of attempting to explode a Jewish nursing home in Massachusetts.
Tracking Your Stimulus Check
More than 80 million people were expected to get direct deposits by Wednesday containing their share of the $2.2 trillion stimulus package intended blunt the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
Crown Heights Again Targeted With Missionary Material
Crown Heights residents have again become the target of missionaries in Crown Heights. This time through the mail. Please be vigilant and dispose of all such materials.
Seder Negunim For Moshiach Seudah
As this year everyone will be making the Moshiach Seudah in their home, we present a list of all the negunim to be sung in order, along with audio for those who wish to refresh before Yom Tov.
BDE: Rabbi Chaim Osher Kahanov, 96, OBM
With great sadness we report the passing of Rabbi Chaim Osher Kahanov OBM, a longtime Crown Heights resident. He passed away on Tuesday, the 20th of Nissan 5780.
Memorial ‘Yizkor’ Prayers to Be Said at Home This Year on Final Day of Passover
One of the most time-honored and widely attended synagogue traditions is Yizkor, the hallowed prayer that memorializes departed loved ones in the presence of the Torah scrolls and fellow Jewish mourners. This year, this prayer will be performed at home.
COVID-19 Update for the Crown Heights Community #22
A twentieth update of guidelines for the Crown Heights Jewish community has been published with an advisory for continued social services as well an update on the virus and measured to keep the Crown Heights community safe.
Can’t Say Yizkor in a Shul? Buy a Letter
In a farbrengen in the year תשמב where the Rebbe discussed the idea of uniting yidden through writing a letter in a Sefer Torah Klali, the Rebbe mentions that letter may be bought for deceased relatives as well.
Weekly Story: Moshiach’s Seudah
Being that we will be celebrating Moshiach’s seudah on the 8th day of Pesach in our homes, with our family, I decided to post some of the background about it, as well as a few questions and answers that the Rebbe explained.
Community Warning: Stop Rapid Testing For COVID-19 Immunity
Physicians from across the frum world have united to spread a strong message regarding the COVID-19 outbreak. Stop COVID-19 rapid testing now!
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