Judge Rules Hasidic NYPD Recruit Suffered Religious Discrimination Over Beard
A rookie Hasidic cop fired by the NYPD for refusing to trim his beard was the victim of religious discrimination, a federal judge said Friday.
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Police Chief: Patrols to Increase in Crown Heights
Crown Heights will soon begin seeing more police officers, auxiliary officers and perhaps even mounted units patrolling the streets during school dismissal times, the commanding officer of the 71st Precinct told CrownHeights.info. He also reported that progress has been made with the rock throwing incident that occurred last Wednesday.
Baby Boy!
Levi and Mushky (nee Moskovits) Baumgarten (Crown Heights)
Sholom Zochor will be at 811 Montgomery St. [between Albany and Troy Aves.]
Brand New Kingston Ave. Asphalt Torn Up
Well, that didn’t last long. After Crown Heights braved the pains of a massive upgrade to Kingston Ave. two summers ago, crews were seen cutting up the busy avenue’s fresh asphalt once again.
Two Drivers Injured in Violent Collision on Utica Ave.
An SUV driven by a Jewish woman collided with another SUV that barreled through a red light at the intersection of Utica Ave. and Montgomery St.
A New Twist to the Classic Chinese Auction
Plans are well underway for the Oholei Torah PTA’s Annual Chinese Auction. This year, guests are sure to be indulged, dined and wined. The event’s organizers have reported that this year’s evening will appeal to every style, palette and taste.
Fathers and Sons Join Together for Torah Study
Last Motzei Shabbos, over 400 fathers and sons attended the first week of the Avos Ubanim Betzalel program at seven different locations throughout Crown Heights.
Shabbos at the Besht: Yaakov’s Messengers
This Shabbos at the Besht, Rabbi Chaim Schochet will deliver a lecture on this week’s Parsha – Vayishlach.
Monday: Rally at the Ohel
This Monday, the 15th of Kislev (November 18), there will be a rally at the Ohel for all children ages 5 to 12. Buses will leave 770 at 5:00pm and return at 7:30pm. Transportation will cost $3.
Weekly Unique Photo of the Rebbe
CrownHeights.info and Lubavitch Archives present a photo of the Rebbe saying a Sicha at a Farbrengen, circa mid 1970s.
9 Sholom Zochors This Week!
Yaakov and Mushky (nee Lifshitz) Flint
1603 Carroll St. [between Schenectady and Utica Aves.]
Shloime and Devorah (nee Bardwigdor) Ascher
436 Sterling St. [between Brooklyn and New York Aves.]
Michoel and Daniella Friend
801 Eastern Pkwy. [between Kingston and Albany Aves.]
Berel and Devorie Gansburg
456 Brooklyn Ave. [between Empire Blvd. and Sterling St.] Apt #1A
Shmuel and Shainy (nee Blau) Edelman
852 Eastern Pkwy. [between Kingston and Albany Aves.]
Shaya and Mouchke (nee Pinson) Zalmanov
531 Crown St. [between Kingston and Brooklyn Aves.]
Pinni and Chaya Vishedsky
1436 President St. [between Kingston and Albany Aves.]
Levi and Mushky (nee Moskovits) Baumgarten
811 Montgomery St. [between Albany and Troy Aves.]
Levi and Mushkie (nee Loshack) Rabin
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Baby Boy!
Shloime and Devorah (nee Bardwigdor) Ascher (Crown Heights)
Sholom Zochor will be at 436 Sterling St. [between Brooklyn and New York Aves.]
Photos: 8th Day Films for ‘Hooleh!’
This morning, a CrownHeights.info reader spotted 8th Day, the wildly popular Jewish music duo, filming a scene for an upcoming music video near Prospect Park. The music video is expected to be released this coming winter alongside their new album, ‘Hooleh!’
Sunday: Ahavas Chesed Blood Drive
Ahavas Chesed will be conducting a blood drive this Sunday, November 17 (14 Kislev), from 10:00am to 5:00pm, at a mobile unit in front of 1414 President St. [corner Kingston Ave.]. All donors will receive a meal voucher. Please bring identification. One must wait 56 days between blood donations.
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