Alternate Side Parking Suspended on April 29th-30th for The Second Days of Passover
Alternate side parking (street cleaning) is suspended on Monday and Tuesday, April 29th-30th, 2024 for the second days of Passover. Meters remain in effect.
Large Number of Kisvei Yad of the Rebbe Published
A large number of Kisvei Yad of the Rebbe have been published as part of an effort to document the thousands of responses the Rebbe made to individuals and organizations.
Leil Shvi’i Shel Pesach Farbrengen in Crown Heights With Rabbi Michoel Seligson
A community Farbrengen for men will take place in Crown Heights on Shvi’i Shel Pesach in English with
Rabbi Michoel Seligson.
All-Night Shiurim for the Crown Heights Community at Hadar Hatorah
As in the past, Hadar Hatorah will be hosting shiurim on Shvii shel Pesach to inspire and enjoy, as we stay up all night learning.
One Million Dollars of Appreciation Gifted at Teachers Event
Over one million dollars worth of Pesach food and supplies were gifted to teachers in tremendous appreciation for their year-long effort in educating our children at the annual Chasdei Lev event organized by the Igud Hamelamdim.
SUNDAY: NYCruns Brooklyn Half Marathon To Take Place This Sunday
More than 20,000 runners will be running through Brooklyn Sunday morning for the annual NYCruns Brooklyn Half Marathon. The Half Marathon will begin at 7:00am along with pertinent road closures.
Chabad History With Rabbi Dalfin – Rabbi Moshe Yosef Engel, A Shliach For 54 Years (Part #1)
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.
MTA Sets Date for Congestion Pricing to Begin in Manhattan
An official start date for congestion pricing in Manhattan has been set, the MTA announced on Friday. Congestion pricing is set to begin on June 30.
New Music Video Released for the Upcoming Great Lag B’Omer Parade
The new music video is a twist on the old classic “I’m a Jew and I’m Proud” with new lyrics to reflect current events and The Lag B’Omer Parade. It features Simcha Friedman, who will travel from Eretz Yisroel to headline the parade, joined by Benny Friedman and 8th Day who produced the song.
Baby Girl!
Moshe and Mimi Kulek from Chicago, IL had a baby girl!
New Engagement!
Ari Raskin (Melbourne, Australia) to Aliza Kravitz (Hollywood, FL)
Weekly Story: The Era of Moshiach
In the past years, I had not regularly posted during Chol HaMoed. But being that I accepted upon myself to post a thought of the maamar that is published in the weekly booklet Dvar Malchus, I chose to go ahead and write it up.
Weekly Dvar Torah: The Journey of Ultimate Refinement, From Barley to Wheat
In this week’s Dvar Torah, Rabbi Katzman explains the concept of freedom, and how freedom is a journey taken by the Jews as they left Egypt and one that we make ourselves today.
Notorious Crown Heights Thief Caught Yet Again Thanks To Shomrim
While many Crown Heights residents were away for Pesach, the many package thieves of Crown Heights were not on vacation. Thankfully, neither were the volunteers of Crown Heights Shomrim.
Pesach in the Russian Federation is Celebrated with A Record Number of Jews
From all the cities and districts in Russia, on the eve of Passover, information arrived on the completion of the extensive preparations, allowing hundreds of thousands of Russian Jews to celebrate the holiday with all necessities.
Weekly Letter: A Person With an Apartment in Eretz Yisrael but Lives in Chutz L’Aretz
On the question of observing the second day of Yom Tov where a person owns an apartment in Eretz Yisrael but lives in Chutz L’Aretz.
Levaya Held For R’ Yakov Steinhauser OBM
The Levaya for R’ Yakov Steinhauser OBM passed by 770 Easter Parkway Thursday, where Crown Heights residents gathered to bid farewell.
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