New Engagement!
Zalman Franklin (Crown Heights) to Soshie Schneorson (Crown Heights) L’Chaim: Tonight, Thursday, 8:00pm at 1386 St Johns Pl
New Pew Poll On US Jews Asks About Chabad
The Pew Research Center has published a report this past week on “Jewish Americans in 2020.” In their report, they rectified an oversight from their 2013 report by asking the interviewees about their affiliation with Chabad.
New Engagement!
Mendy Litvin (Louisville, KY) to Shayna Israel (Houston, TX) L’Chaim: Tonight, Thursday, at Lubavitch Yeshiva Crown St.
Assemblymember David Weprin Introduces Legislation To Reinstate Cash Bail In Some Cases
Today, Assemblymember David Weprin, a top-tier candidate for NYC Comptroller, announced new legislation – in response to the recent spate of anti-semitic hate crimes throughout New York City – to require cash bail for those accused of such crimes, at the discretion of the presiding judge.
URGENT: Call Representative Clarke and Demand Support for Israel
As rockets rain down on Israelis, resolutions to block a proposed U.S. arms sale to Israel are expected to be introduced in both the House and Senate today. Do your part in convincing your representative to say NO.
New Engagement!
Ari Rimler (Crown Heights) to Faigy Wilmowsky (Crown Heights) L’Chaim: Tonight, Thursday, 8:30pm at Chevra Ahavas Yisroel
New York State Releases Summer Camp Guidelines For The Summer of 2021
The new guidelines, published on Wednesday, lay the groundwork for what overnight and day camps will look like, including continued mask use, social distancing and more.
Arrests Made in Attack On Chabad Rabbi in London
Two men have been arrested in London for the aggravated attack against Rabbi Rafi Goodwin, a Chabad Rabbi in Essex, UK
EU to Reopen Borders to Fully Vaccinated Travelers
EU member states agreed on Wednesday to reopen the bloc’s borders to travellers who have been fully vaccinated against the coronavirus, European sources said, according to AFP.
11th Day (Updated 3:15pm): Hours Long Break From Rocket Fire, Iran Launches Armed Drone At Israel, Hamas Strikes IDF Bus With Anti-Tank Missile
As the Israel/Gaza conflict drags into its 11th day, CrownHeights.info presents an overview of what has occurred today and will be providing live updates.
House Passes Bill to Establish Commission to Investigate Jan. 6th Attack on Capitol
The House passed legislation to create an independent “9/11-style” commission to investigate the Jan. 6 “siege” on the Capitol in a 252-175 vote on Wednesday.
Baby Boy!
Aharon Tzvi and Chana (nee Reich) Altman (Crown Heights)
Please Say Tehillim For……
Please say tehillim for Yitzchok Ben Chaya Bracha kapital 20 and 21, a young man who is having delicate and lengthy surgery today, and can use our help.
Baby Girl!
Mendy and Yocheved (nee Scheinfeld) Reichman (Crown Heights)
Here’s My Story: Defending Israel is Defending The World
Mr. Ovadia Eli served as mayor of Afula, member of Knesset, Deputy Minister of Defense, and as the chairman of the Airports Authority. He was interviewed in his office at Ben Gurion Airport in December of 2010.
After Threat Of Violence, Shliach Fights Back With Tefillin
As Jews all around the world prepared for Shavuos, Rabbi Yirmi Cohen of Ontario was preparing to fight back against anti-Semitism.
NYC Section 8 Housing Lottery Opens
As of May 17th at 9:00am through May 28th, applications for New York City’s Section 8 lottery are now being accepted, with the winners able to benefit from the cities subsidized housing.
