Yosef (Yossy) Hershkop, a resident of Crown Heights wrote this open letter to the community urging them to make their presence felt at a local 71st precinct build the block meeting. A special guest will be at the gathering, and should hear from the community.
Shmuly Simpson (Crown Heights) and Shaina Pruss (Crown Heights) L’Chaim: Wednesday night 8:30pm at the Jewish Children’s Museum
Chaya Margolin, a graduate of the Financial Coach Master Training program, tackles the question every newley married couple, and not so newly married couple has to master. Is Financial Security Possible if You are Frum? And if so, how?
Bais Rivkahs’ financial woes, a chronic problem for the flagship school, has allegedly worsened, as a letter sent by the schools principals claims that teachers have not been paid since the end of last year.
Crown Heights Shomrim has released video of the two Jewish girls being pushed on Kingston Ave late Monday night. The alleged perpetrator has been arrested by the NYPD with the help of Crown Heights Shomrim, and identified as the assailant in both the attack on Kingston Ave, and Sterling St.
Sunday at Chabad of Georgetown, Brooklyn, a large Purim Party for kids was organized by Shliach Rabbi Avrohom Holtzberg. Hundreds of kids gathered, all dressed up in accordance with the Purim spirit.
The same man responsible for a rash of shoving incidents on Kingston Ave in January has been arrested again, this time for the two similar incidents Monday.
Yoni and Moussie Raskin (Crown Heights)
At Yeshiva Darchai Menachem, with a waiting list of over 100 boys, twelve spots have opened up for the incoming third grade class. An open house will be held tomorrow.
Two Jewish girls walking on Kingston Ave were shoved in the second such shoving attack in Crown Heights on Monday. The NYPD and Crown Heights Shomrim both responded to the incident, and reportedly know the identity of the attacker.
A recent New York Post article on an initiative by Brooklyn DA Eric Gonzalez to bring a softer approach to crime fighting, has sparked outrage from many victims and Law Enforcement. The new plan, just letting the criminals go free.
Leah Tenenbaum and Elchonon Korolitzky, are the only two Crown Heights finalist in Ami’s epic contest to win a once in a lifetime trip to the White House. Ami received thousands of essays from children all over the world stating why they should go to Washington D.C. All these talented young writers need are your votes.
Two hundred and fifty young, Jewish professionals gathered in the Crown Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY last week for a weekend dubbed Encounter: Crown Heights. This was the second annual CYP International Shabbaton.
A mother pushing a stroller with two children inside came face to face with an enraged man in Crown Heights Monday. The events were caught on camera as the man kicks aside the stroller, hitting the mother.
With Purim just around the corner and down the road, a comedy video by CJ (Chananya) Kramer, and starring Yanky Schorr and Shmop Weisbord can place you in the right frame of mind.
A concerned community member noticed a suspicious man handing out cards in Crown Heights Sunday afternoon. She believes the man to be a missionary, attempting to target minors walking alone.
In response to an Op-Ed published here on CrownHeights.info titled “Why Don’t All Families Have a Lot of Kids?”, a mother of one attempts to put the reality of life in perspective. Some appearances are a facade, and the truth may not be yours to judge.
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