Gala Banquet Unites, Honors Mechanchim
A gala end-of-year Hakhel banquet welcomed mechanchim from across the greater New York area in a show of appreciation for their leadership. Uplifting talks, inspiring music and fine display enhanced the event.
Crown Heights History: The Fountains at Grand Army Plaza
Before the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Memorial Arch in Grand Army Plaza was built, it was the location of the Fountain of the Golden Spray of 1867. In 1873, the Dome Fountain by Calvert Vaux replaced the 1867 fountain with a two-tiered, double-domed structure of cast iron and molded sections of Beton Coignet.
Uplifting Shabbaton for Darchai Menachem Teachers and Their Families in the Poconos
Darchai Menachem recently held a very special Shabbaton in the Poconos to celebrate the yeshiva’s incredible teachers and their families. It was a Shabbos of appreciation, a time to recognize and honor the immense dedication and sacrifice that the Mechanchim and their spouses make for the school and the wider community.
End of An Era, KosherFest Announces It Will Not Return
Kosherfest, the annual event that brought kosher food producers, buyers and venders flocking each year, has made the heartbreaking announcement that it will not be returning.
LIVE 8:00PM: Operation Survival – Juggling Caregiving and Parenting
Operation Survival has partnered with CrownHeights.info to present an important online event for the community titled “Juggling Caregiving and Parenting, Navigating the Challenges of the Sandwich Generation”.
Op-Ed: If Assimilation is the “Silent Holocaust,” Family Planning is “Silent Abortion”
Just as “pro-choice” in abortion laws is rightfully a sickening thought, we should at least have a similar reaction when it comes to being “pro-choice” in family planning and giving legitimacy to limiting Hashem’s brachos by not bringing children into the world
Multiple People Shot Near Crown Heights Subway Station
At least two people were shot near a Brooklyn subway station Wednesday morning, law enforcement sources said. The shooting happened outside the Franklin Avenue-Botanic Garden subway station.
New Engagement!
Mendel Vishetzky (Kiev, Ukraine) to Chana Raskin (Montreal, Canada) L’Chaim: Today, Wednesday, 8:30pm at The Shull 481 Albany Ave
NYC Launches Open Streets Initiative For Shabbos in Staten Island
New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez announced today the launch of two new Open Streets on Staten Island to support Shabbos in partnership with the borough’s Jewish community.
Baby Boy!
Saadia and Chani (nee Mishulovin) Weingarten from Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States had a baby boy!
20 Mile Per Hour Speed Limit For NYC? What Do You Think?
Crown Heights representative to New York State, Brian Cunningham, released a Twitter poll today asking if you support a 20 mile per hour speed limit as the State Senate approaches the possible passing of Sammy’s Law.
First-Ever South American Shabbos Tzuzamen Fosters Unity and Purpose Among Young Shluchim
Voyaging by air, sea, and land, young South American shluchim excitedly gathered in Buenos Aires. In celebration of The Year of Hakhel, Shabbos Tzuzamen–Argentina would be going international, linking three countries for a Shabbaton of inspiration, enjoyment, and brotherliness.
Crown Heights History: Grand Army Plaza
The Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Arch at Grand Army Plaza is one of the most iconic structures encountered by travelers to Crown Heights from Manhattan.
New Engagement!
Yossi Weiss (Antwerp, Belgium) to Devorah Leah Notick (Riverwoods, IL) L’Chaim: Tonight, Tuesday, 8:00pm at the BESHT Center
Young Boy Is Absolute Winner After Keeping His Kipa On During Judo Competition
When the Jewish pride of a 7-year-old boy is so great, greater than the desire to be the winner in a judo championship or to be equal to everyone around him, he is undoubtedly a winner.
New Engagement!
Reuven Kaminezki (Dnipro, Ukraine) to Esther Gourevitch (Lyon, France) L’Chaim: Tonight, Tuesday, 8:30pm at the JCM
Mikvah.org: Taharas Hamishpacha Review Course Continues This Week With 5th Class
The class on Tuesday evening will be at the Motherhood Center and the class on Wednesday evening will be hosted in the home of Mrs. Shaindy Gutnick.
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