A daily rally for Jewish children around the world is scheduled to kick off today, hosted by Myshliach and Merkos 302. The rally includes the saying of the 12 Pesukim, as well as a story and video of the Rebbe specially selected for the children.
In these uncertain times, times of social distancing and isolation, it is more important than ever to stand together and be united. A Unity Sefer Torah is currently being written and you have the opportunity to take part.
The wives of Hatzalah volunteers of Crown Heights received an appreciation gift erev shabbos for allowing their husbands to do the tireless work in combating the COVID-19 virus sweeping the community. The Hatzalah volunteers have fielded hundreds of calls from Crown Heights residents as the virus spreads its way through the community.
As part of a new initiative to combat bias attacks and anti-semitism in New York City, the NYPD has installed cameras in Crown Heights to monitor well trafficked corners of the community.
Are you looking for some kosher entertainment to keep your children learning at home? JItap.net is definitely a great resource full of kosher videos, songs, games and learning activities.
On Friday, March 20th, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo issued guidance as to which businesses are considered essential and may remain in operation during the latest restrictive measures ordered for New York State.
The state’s prohibition against large gatherings is bringing a temporary halt to the use of a Sullivan County staple: bungalow colonies and camps.
The Satmar Rebbe has been diagnosed with coronavirus, Kikar Hashabbat reported. It is believed that he contracted the disease from one of the sextons working with him.
Ameritrade, commonly known as TD Bank, has closed many of its branches nationwide in what is becoming a growing financial crises. The notice was sent to those with accounts at the bank, informing them of the closure.
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.
In times of stress and worry, our Sages tell us, “A worry in one’s heart, discuss it with another.” Over 40 Crown Heights women will be making themselves available on the phone to listen and lend chizuk.
With great sadness we report the passing of Rabbi Messod Touboul OBM, the principal of the Beth Hanna Girls School in Paris France. He passed away over Shabbos the 25th of Adar, 5780.
Never Alone is an uplifting film on the Rebbe’s encouragement to his Shluchim, dealing with the hardships of being isolated from their loved ones. Personal recollections of the Rebbe assuring Chasidim, as remote and alone as they may be, that he always accompanies them.
A Seventh update of guidelines for the Crown Heights Jewish community has been published Erev Shabbos, with new recommendations from the CDC as well as reminders for measures that will keep Crown Heights safe.
Crown Heights’s Apple Bank branch has closed its doors for two weeks after the branch had what was identified as a “Coronavirus exposure.” The plan to close the store irritated an already on edge community deep into the Coronavirus pandemic.
The White House treasury secretary said Friday that the deadline for filing federal income taxes had been pushed back from April 15 to July 15 in an effort to help businesses and families deal with financial woes from the spreading coronavirus pandemic.
As everyone will be davening at home this shabbos, don’t forget to bench the upcoming month of Nissan. The new moon can be seen on Tuesday, at ten hours, fourteen Dakos, and eleven Chalakim. Rosh Chodesh will be on Thursday.
