A government election is scheduled to take place on June 23rd that has significant ramifications to the representation of the Jewish community in the US Government. The Beis Din of Crown Heights published a letter encouraging the community to take action and vote.
New Yorkers have had enough. As part of the #ReOpenNY coalition, 200 stores in Boro Park and Williamsburg have made plans to open their stores Sunday, in open defiance to city and state officials.
Another resource for children is now available to help keep your children occupied while at home as the Jewish Children’s Museum’s virtual workshop kicks off today.
Do you want to be one of ten men allowed into 770 for the Rebbe’s Minyan? There’s a lottery for that. The Gabboim of 770 have published a form that members of Anash can fill out to join a lottery for who can participate in each minyan in 770.
Just a month ago AskTheRav announced the dedication of their much used and loved platform in memory of our unforgettable Mara D’Asra – Rabbi Schwei. Become A Member In A Way That Works For You!
The Russian Federal agency responsible for the maintenance and restoration of sites of historical value has announced plans to hold a design competition, aimed at the restoration of a historical synagogue in the Siberian city of Tomsk.
American car rental company Hertz filed for bankruptcy protection Friday in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic that has crippled global travel and with it, the heavily 102-year-old car rental company’s business.
The NYPD’s 71st Precinct has an important message for the Crown Heights Jewish community. Although synagogues in New York City are able to open, if you find them locked, please go home to pray at a porch Minyan.
Rabbi Chaim Dalfin, author and Chasidic historian shares interesting facts, many revealed for the first time. The purpose of his program is to inspire all but especially the youth. Watch another installment here on CrownHeights.info.
Mrs. Chana Lipking, a long time nurse at Doctor Feldmans office returned home Friday, after over two months in the hospital due to COVID-19. As could be imagined, her return included a welcome committee and lots of smiling faces.
The Association of Crown Heights Shuls is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting taking place this Motzei Shabbos. The event will feature famed Choizer, Rabbi Simon Jacobson, and Crown Heights Rov Rabbi Braun.
A parent and a teacher’s spouse opens up on the challenges that the teachers of Crown Heights face in the realities of teaching children virtually COVID-19, and faces off against the criticism lobbied against them.
The 71st precinct, which covers a majority of the Crown Heights Jewish community, is reminding the community of the limits placed on religious gatherings in New York City.
President Trump on Friday announced that new Centers for Disease Control guidance will classify houses of worship as “essential,” as he called on governors to allow them to open “right now” after being closed during the coronavirus lockdowns.
Governor Ron DeSantis of Florida announced that all camps in the State will not be given any restrictions for opening this year.
A complete set of guidelines have been released for the shuls of Crown Heights, giving guidance on making indoor minyanim while staying within the parameters of the law, as well as staying safe.
This week, as we are concluding the sefira and preparing for Matan Torah, I am sharing the following thought that I discussed with someone over the phone about sefiras Ha’omer.
