Subsidized Ohel Bus Service To Run Throughout The Week
The Ohel Bus Service will be providing extra subsidized transportation round trip from Crown Heights to the Ohel during the week Yom Kippur, from Motzei Shabbos through Friday.
Chabad History With Rabbi Dalfin – Rebbetzin Chana’s Yahrtzeit, Look Up Not Down
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.
Tens of Chassidim Do Mivtza Tefillin At The UN
At the peak moments when Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered his speech at the United Nations, tens of Chabad Chassidim came from Crown Heights to the large demonstration that took place near the United Nations building, putting tefillin on hundreds Jews.
Travel Advisory Issued With More Than Two Inches Of Rain Expected This Weekend
The New York City Emergency Management Department today issued a travel advisory for Saturday, September 23 through Sunday, September 24. According to the National Weather Service, New York City will experience a long-duration rainfall event this weekend.
NYC May See Tropical Storm Weather This Weekend, Rain and Wind Forecast
Weather forecasts for this weekend show a lovely mix of wind, rain, and chilly temperatures that are expected to stick around through Monday.
Mayor Adams Proposes Dramatic Zoning Changes to Boost Housing Construction
New York City Mayor Eric Adams unveiled a dramatic slate of residential zoning changes Thursday designed to allow slightly more housing in many neighborhoods citywide in an effort to build 100,000 homes over the next 10 years.
BESHT: Teshuva Insights
Shabbos at the BESHT: Rabbi Mendy Hershkop is the Sgan Menahel of the Oholei Torah Mechina Division. He will be giving this week’s Shiur on Teshuva Insights.
Baby Boy!
Benny and Shayna Schmidt from Crown Heights had a baby boy!
Crown Heights Man Indicted Of the Murder of a Two-Year-Old Boy
Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez today announced that a Brooklyn man has been arraigned on an indictment in which he is charged with murder for the beating death of a two-year-old boy. The child’s mother, who was dating the defendant, was at work at the time of the incident.
Study Reveals it Costs Over $220k to Raise A Child in New York City
While some parents may describe raising a child as a priceless experience, a new study says that parenting adds up quickly in New York City.
Weekly Story: The Shpoler Zeide and A Synopsis of a Maamar
While in Lubavitch, Vov Tishrei, which was this past Thursday, commemorates the life of Rebbetzin Chana, and I normally write something about her life. However, being that bezras Hashem after Yom Tov I will be sending the book on the Shpoler Zeide to the printer, I am posting this week the chapter of his histalkus, as it too was on Vov Tishrei..
Governor Hochul Announces Significant Expansion of Bus Lane Enforcement Across New York City
Governor Kathy Hochul announced significant progress made in the expansion of Automated Bus Lane Enforcement cameras across New York City bus routes. On Monday, Sept. 25, ABLE cameras will be activated on the B26 bus route serving riders in Brooklyn and Queens.
Weekly Dvar Torah: One Day, One Soul, One G-d
In this week’s Dvar Torah, Rabbi Katzman tells three Yom Kippur stories that will brig additional meaning to your prayers.
3,000 Charity Boxes Distributed in New Jersey to Inspire Daily Giving
Friendship Circle of New Jersey is distributing 3,000 charity boxes to homes in the region, honoring the instruction of the Rebbe—Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson, of righteous memory—that people everywhere, especially children, should give tzedakah on a daily basis— a worldwide initiative that began 50 years ago, during the Yom Kippur War.
PSA: Watch Your Cars, Catalytic Converter Thefts Reported in Crown Heights
Catalytic Converter thefts, a much loves pastime of criminals looking for worthwhile look to steal, have again been reported in the Crown Heights area, with the most recent taking place last night on E91st Street.
Baby Boy!
Mendy and Chana Donin from Crown Heights had a baby boy! Shalom Zachor: 682 Eastern Parkway 3rd Floor (between Brooklyn Ave and New York Ave)
Eshel Hosts Meals in Large Tent as Tishrei Guests Grow
The Eshel Hachnosas Orchim organization, which hosts guests coming to the Rebbe for Tishrei, set up a large tent in the parking lot of Oholei Torah to accommodate the larger than ever crowd this year.
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