COVID-19 Update for the Crown Heights Community #5
A fifth update of guidelines for the Crown Heights Jewish community has been published, with new recommendations from the CDC as well as reminders for measures that will keep Crown Heights safe.
Cuomo: 75% of Non Essential Work Force Must Work From Home
Governor Andrew Cuomo will be announcing that 75% of non essential work force state wide must work from home to reduce the populations density and slow the virus.
Here’s My Story: Rolling Out the Persian Carpet
Mr. Moshe Chayempour is an author who resides in Los Angeles, where he was interviewed in September of 2011.
Picture of the Day
A Lubavitcher yungerman made a large kiddush hashem as he stopped by local hospitals in Seattle, Washington to donate face masks.
Up To 90% Of Kiryas Joel Infected, Dr Zelenko Says
In a video message from Dr. Vladimir Zelenko, the Doctor informed the community that in his opinion, up to 90% of Kiryas Joel might already be infected with Coronavirus.
What Are You Doing At Home With Your Kids? Send Us Your Ideas
With children home from school, every parent is scrambling for a way to keep their children occupied. Please share your ideas with CrownHeights.info so we can share with the rest of the community.
Chabad Bochurim Returning From Crown Heights To Israel to be Taken to ‘Coronavirus Hotels’
Following assessments and consultations held throughout the day on Wednesday at the Ministry of Health, it was decided that those returning to Israel from Chabad-Lubavitch headquarters at 770 Eastern Parkway in Crown Heights will not be permitted to travel to their homes for isolation, but would be transported directly from the plane to isolation in one of the “coronavirus hotels” that have been prepared around the country.
Australia And New Zealand To Close Their Borders
Starting this Friday Australia and New Zeland will close their boarder to Non-Residents. Permanent residents, citizens, and their families will still be allowed entry.
Elon Musk Offers to Make Ventilators to Help Coronavirus Patients
Tesla founder Elon Musk has offered to make ventilators during the coronavirus crisis. “We will make ventilators if there is a shortage,” the 48-year-old tech pioneer tweeted late Wednesday.
Jewish Entertainment Site Launched For The Chabad Community
With thousands of families at home, each with their children looking for entertainment, a website was launched bringing together the many kosher entertainment options for Jewish children and adults.
Campaign For 200 Women To Do Hafrashos Challah
Two girls in the Chabad community have launched a campaign to have at least 200 women do one of the special Mitzvos of women this week; Hafrashos Challah.
Crown Heights Rabbonim Prohibit Outdoor Minyanim, Most Simcha Gatherings
The Rabbonim of Crown Heights have published a clarification to their recently released letter closing the shuls and men’s Mikvahs of Crown Heights. The rabbonim cleared the question of outdoor minyanim, stating that they are forbidden, and must stop. They also forbade most gatherings for Simchas.
InsideChassidus, Free Quality Shiurim
Being in quarantine shouldn’t mean not being able to listen to quality Shiurim. With schools, Shuls and other Mosdos locked down, InsideChassidus has made available over ten thousand Shiurim available online for free.
BDE: Thelma Levy, 95, OBM
With great sadness we inform you of the passing of Rebbetzin Thelma Levy, OBM. A resident of Crown Heights Brooklyn, she passed away today the 22nd of Adar, 5780.
I Couldn’t Daven With A Minyan, A Story From Rabbi Sholom DovBer Avtzon
Obviously, it is a bitter pill not being able to daven with a minyan, but as is noted in the attached story, taken from my book “The Brothers of Slavita” we should recognize that this is also ratzon Hashem.
Central Hatzalah Publishes Urgent Alert To The New York Jewish Community
As the Coronavirus outbreak spreads to other Jewish communities in New York City, Chevra Hatzalah’s central office has released a community wide alert regarding coronavirus.
Baby Girl!
Mendy and Chanchy (nee Kinn) Rubenstein (Crown Heights)
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