Crown Heights Yeshivos Join For Online School
The schools of Crown Heights have joined together to provide online schooling for all the children of the community. The online classes will roll out at CHYeshiva.com, allowing everyone to join.
A federal judge in Washington, DC, issued an injunction on Friday blocking a Trump administration rule change that would have forced some 700,000 Americans off of food stamps.
Federal Judge Blocks Trump Plan to Kick 700K Off Food Stamps
A federal judge in Washington, DC, issued an injunction on Friday blocking a Trump administration rule change that would have forced some 700,000 Americans off of food stamps.
Online Alternative for Closed Schools
In light of the crisis we find ourselves in due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19), many schools are faced with closure for an unknown period of time. The Nigri International Online School, a project of the Shluchim Office, has stepped in with an interactive online platform for schools to use in the interim.
Chabad History With Rabbi Dalfin – Purim Maamar in Moscow in 1927 With KGB Agents All Around
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.
France Imposes Widespread Shut Down to Stop Coronavirus Spread
France is imposing a shutdown of all restaurants, cafes, theaters and nonessential shops, and encouraging its citizens to stay home as much as possible, in an attempt to stop the rapid spread of the new coronavirus.
PLG Organic Dry Cleaners; Under New Management
Nestled between a barbershop and taxi storefront, a Jewish owned dry cleaners comes back to life. PLG Cleaners located on New York Ave near Midwood Street, was recently purchased by Betzalel Scheinfeld, A Crown Heightser with a vision and a plan.
Trump Tests Negative for Coronavirus
President Donald Trump has tested negative for the new coronavirus, according to the president’s personal physician.
Gemara Academy To Offer it’s Online Platform and Content Free of Charge
Due to the current situation with many Yeshivos and schools having to close their doors and teaching being done remotely, Gemara Academy is working to offer it’s platform and content free of charge.
New Engagement!
Menachem Allouch (Hillside, NJ/Atlanta, GA) to Malky Scheiner (Boulder, CO) L’Chaim: Sunday night, 7:30pm at The Besht Center 563 Empire Blvd
PSA: There will be an outdoor Minyanim for shacharis with Krias Hatorah on the hour from 11:00AM thru 3:00PM this shabbos at 1472 President Street between Kingston Ave and Albany Ave.
PSA: Outdoor Minyon Shabbos Day
PSA: There will be an outdoor Minyanim for shacharis with Krias Hatorah on the hour from 11:00AM thru 3:00PM this shabbos at 1472 President Street between Kingston Ave and Albany Ave.
Coronavirus Exposure In Crown Heights Over Purim, Crown Heights Hatzalah Publishes Guidelines And Information
A Coronavirus exposure took place in Crown Heights over Purim, bringing the virus into the heart of the Crown Heights Jewish community. Crown Heights Hatzalah has published information and guidelines concerning the virus.
WATCH: Trump Declares National Emergency Over Coronavirus
Watch as President Donald Trump on Friday declared a national emergency to help handle the growing outbreak of the novel coronavirus. The action helps $50 billion flow to states fighting to contain the spread of the virus, which has infected almost 1,700 people.
With Coronavirus in Crown Heights, 770 Gabboim Limit Participants to 500
With new restrictions on the amount of people able to congregate in one place, the Gabboim of 770 have limited the participation in 770 to 500 people. The gabboim made the request following the limit enacted by Governor Andrew Cuomo on the amount of people allowed to congregate.
Project Chai Publishes A Conscientious Approach To Coronavirus Concerns
Rabbi Dr. Dovid Fox, Director of Project Chai, penned the following message to Jewish communities with a conscientious approach to coronavirus concerns.
JEM: Rambam, Vaccination Through Torah
Torah commands us to follow the guidelines of medical professionals. At the same time, it provides us with specific spiritual measures to protect our safety and well-being. In this 1986 address, the Rebbe suggests a method to preemptively immunize against illness.
Crown Heights Schools Make an About Face, To Close at 12pm Friday Until Further Notice
In an about face, just hours after saying that schools will remain open, the principals notified parents that as of Friday at 12:00pm, all Crown Heights Schools will be closed until further notice.
Weekly Story: It Depends On Your Perspective
In response to those who reached out and asked for clarification on last week’s story, I decided this week to elaborate with a story that Rabbi Mangel told me related to what was written last week.
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