JEM: Porch Minyan Meeting Leads To Lag B’Omer Revelation
Lag B’omer is a day of revelation of the deepest secrets of Torah. This year a new revelation thirty-three years in the making came to light just in time for Lag B’omer.
Crown Heights Hatzalah Fundraises Half Its Goal in Just A Few Hours
As the clock turned to midnight and the music stretched into the early hour of the morning, Hatzalah of Crown Heights blew past their halfway point to fundraising their $1 Million goal.
COVID-19 Update for the Crown Heights Community #28 – Crown Heights By The Numbers
A twenty eighth update from the Gedaliah Society has been released, updating the community with statistics from recent testing and surveys. The update also sets the stage for what is hoping to be a gradual opening of the community.
Large Fire Torches Junk Filled Lot In Crown Heights
A fire broke out in a junk filled lot on East New York Ave and Kingston Ave Monday night, as Jewish people across the globe celebrate Lag B’Omer. There were no injuries from the fire, and damage minimal.
A Bar Mitzvah Parade Like No Other
The entire Crown Heights community is invited to come out and celebrate the Bar Mitzva of eight boys, who had their Simcha plans canceled due to Covid-19. The parade will begin at 1:00 pm IY’H and pass through the streets of Crown Heights.
Lag B’Omer Floats Coming To Crown Heights
In a last-minute effort, NCFJE was successful in arranging floats to drive through the streets of Crown Heights and bring the feeling and joy of Lag B’Omer to everyone.
Outrage in Ukraine as Letter Emerges From Top Police Official Demanding ‘List of Jews’ in Western City of Kolomyia
A demand by a senior police officer in western Ukraine for a list of the names, addresses and phone numbers of local Jewish community members has been roundly condemned by Jewish leaders as reminiscent of the Nazi occupation of the former Soviet republic.
Special Edition of the Last Lag B’omer Maamar the Rebbe Edited
At the Rebbe’s first Lag B’omer farbrengen, he laid the foundations for the three methods of Hiskashrus of our times: To envision the Rebbe’s countenance, to study his Torah, and to visit his Ohel. The final Lag B’omer Maamar the Rebbe edited, in 5751-1991, expounds at length on a special verse associated with Rashbi: “Gal einay v’abitah niflaos b’torasecha, open my eyes and I will behold wonders from your Torah.” This year, Lahak Hanochos has published a special edition of the Maamar in honor of Lag B’omer.
“Beyond What Could Be Called Normal…Untouchable”
Crown Heights doctor and Hatzalah physician Dr. Eli Rosen shares a personal message on the effect that the COVID-19 pandemic had on him, and how the members of Hatzalah surpassed what could be called normal.
Exclusive Lag B’Omer Footage With The Rebbe To Air At Children’s Rally
A carefully curated, gorgeous video of highlights from each of the 13 Lag B’Omer parades with the Rebbe will be shown FOR THE FIRST AND ONLY TIME at the children’s rally tomorrow.
Official Crown Heights Hatzalah Video 2020-5780
Crown Heights Hatzalah has published its official promotional video for 2020-5780. Join in the Hatzalah-Thon airing this Lag B’Omer, and donate to Crown Heights Hatzalah to become a partner in saving lives.
Rare Coin From Bar-Kokhba Revolt Unearthed Near the Temple Mount in Jerusalem
In honor of Lag B’Omer, the Israel Antiquities Authority on Monday revealed a rare bronze coin from the period of the Bar Kokhba revolt (circa 132 CE), which was discovered in archaeological excavations.
Lag B’Omer Achdus Farbrengen With Rabbi YY Jacobson
A Grand New Haven Lag Ba’omer Achdus Farbrengen will take place Monday night led by sought after lecturer Rabbi YY Jacobson. The Frabrengen will be followed by a Q&A session.
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LIVE: Lag B’Omer In Meron
Watch a live feed of the Lag B’Omer festivities in Meron. The celebrations at the Kever of the Rashbi, for the first time in many many years, will have very few in attendance, as the police have shut the entire area to visitors.
Chabad History With Rabbi Dalfin – Lag B’Omer Special
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.
Alternate Side Parking Suspended Through May 17th, Will Return The Following Week
Alternate Side Parking Regulations will be suspended through Sunday May 17th. ASP Regulations will return for entire week from May 18th-24th so sanitation dept can clean all streets. The Rules will be suspended again for two weeks from May 25th through June 7th when the city will reassess. Meter rules will be in effect throughout.
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Rapper Shot And Killed On Crown Heights Area Street
Nickalus Thompson, a 21 year old rapper and musician, was found unresponsive after being shot multiple times on a Crown Heights area street. He was rushed to Kings County Hospital just a few blocks away, where he was pronounced dead.
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