Photos: Purim in Crown Heights – 2nd Gallery
Photos: Purim in Crown Heights – 1st Gallery

Retraction: Rabbi Braun’s Smicha Not Destroyed After All
Purim 2011: New developments have been unfolding regarding the bizarre incident in which Rabbi Mendel Shagalow was seen ripping up a document believed to be Rabbi Braun’s Semicha, as reported here on CrownHeights.info. As it turns out, the document that Rabbi Shagalow had destroyed was actually Rabbi Braun’s grocery shopping list.
Purim 2011: In a stunning turn of events, Mendel Hendel offered a public apology for the blood libel and the ensuing hardships that he and his cronies inflicted upon the six Shomrim members who were ultimately found not guilty of the charges in court.
Tzfatim Apologize for the Shomrim Six Blood Libel
Purim 2011: In a stunning turn of events, Mendel Hendel offered a public apology for the blood libel and the ensuing hardships that he and his cronies inflicted upon the six Shomrim members who were ultimately found not guilty of the charges in court.
Playing With Fire Creates Unique Messages
No, it isn’t Photoshop graphics that created our Happy Purim greeting at the top of our site, its actually the combined talent of two amazing individuals who play with fire! See the photos behind the photo in the Extended Article.
Rabbi Braun Resigns from the Crown Heights Beth Din for the Sake of Peace
Purim 2011: With his election and coronation shrouded in bitter controversy, Rabbi Braun submitted his official resignation for the sake of peace and unity, and in an effort to finally put an end to the divisiveness in the Crown Heights community resulting from his appointment to the Beth Din.

Kingston Pizza Becomes Zagat Rated
Purim 2011: CrownHeights.info has learned that Kingston Pizza has recently received the highest possible rating in the Zagat Restaurant Survey in all areas including food, decor, service, and cost.

Basil Serves Food Portion Visible to the Naked Eye
Purim 2011: A regular patron of Basil Restaurant was pleasantly surprised when his food came to the table and he discovered that it was actually large enough for him to be able to see it with his naked eye.

Ben-Abou Buys 770
Purim 2011: In his ongoing quest to buy out every commercial property in Crown Heights, Itzik Ben-Abou, the owner of Kol Tuv, Empire Kosher and Kingston Pizza purchased has purchased 770.
Photos: Megillah Reading in 770
Megillas Esther reading at the Rebbe's house on President Street. Purim, 5748 · March 2, 1988.
5748: Purim with the Rebbe
Megillas Esther reading at the Rebbe’s house on President Street. Purim, 5748 · March 2, 1988.