US Sets Grim COVID Record With More Than 1 Million Daily Cases
The US hit a grim COVID-19 milestone Monday – with more than 1 million cases diagnosed as the highly contagious Omicron variant rages across the country.
Kinus Hashluchos Gala Banquet Canceled, All Kinus Events To Be Offered Virtually and In Person
As cases continue to rise in Crown Heights and across the country, the International Kinus Hashluchos has announced that they will be offering all events at this years Kinus Hashluchos virtually, and will be canceling the famed Gala Banquet.
Governor Hochul Announces Plan to Institute Term Limits and Outside Income Ban for Statewide Elected Officials
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced a plan to institute term limits for the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General and Comptroller as the first proposal of the 2022 State of the State.
New Speaker added to the LIVE Yud Shvat Farbrengen Line-up
Next Tuesday, a meaningful and inspirational Farbrengen will be broadcast LIVE to viewers around the world in honor of Yud Shvat. It has just been announced that Rabbi Yossy Gordon, CEO of Chabad on Campus International, will host the evening!
Rabbi Eli Cowen (left) has found a loving and eclectic group of Jewish people among the redwoods of Northern California.
What It’s Like to Be the Rabbi of the Redwoods
Featuring more than 100 miles of pristine Pacific coastline and mountain ranges covered with Old Growth redwoods, Humboldt County, California, is not easy to reach. Since 2012, the county’s Jewish community has been served by Rabbi Eli and Mushkie Cowen.
Living Chassidus Welcomes Young Women to Crown Heights
Living Chassidus, an organization run by Michal and Sharon Weiss is the “Chabad House” equivalent for post-seminary women who move to Crown Heights during the shidduchim and newlywed years.
Gems From The Schneerson Library: Drawings of the Beis Hamikdash
The Library of the Frierdiker Rebbe, Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Schneerson, was confiscated by the Bolsheviks and placed in Russia’s state library. CrownHeights.info presents a series of gems discovered in the library and made available to the public.
UPDATE: IDF Helicopter Crashes Off the Coast of Haifa, Crew Members Rescued
An IDF Atalef-type helicopter crashed on Monday evening off the shores of the city of Haifa. Three crewmembers have been rescued.
Oholei Torah Unveils A New Mesivta Dorm for the Coming School Year
Oholei Torah continues its quest of Maalin Bakodesh with the purchase of its new dormitory for Mesivta. The brand new dorm will house both Crown Heights residents and out of town Bochurim.
Federal Government Reverses Decision To Stop Monoclonal Antibody Distribution
A decision by the federal government to stop the distribution of monoclonal antibodies has been reversed, according to government sources, allowing states to continue receiving allocations of the lifesaving medication.
With One Week Left to the Yahrtzeit, The Dukes Family Needs Your Memories
While the family tries to rebuild their lives after the devastating and tragic loss of Rabbi Yudi Dukes, memories are their only comfort. Please share your memories of your interactions with Yudi.
Credit: NYPD 19th Precinct Twitter
Man Arrested After Coming to Police Precinct To Inquire About His Towed Vehicle With Fake Plates
Learning lessons from others is always the best way to learn, so lets learn from this guy.
Updated Library Bus Schedule and Incentive
All My Children Bookmobile Schedule has been updated. See the new schedule and and incentive inside.
NYC Sanitation Commissioner Says Up to 25% of Crew Out Sick, Garbage Collection Delayed this Week
As New York continues to tackle the highly contagious omicron variant, the Department of Sanitation is seeing up to 25% of the employees out sick, the sanitation commissioner said Monday.
Man Shot Outside Crown Heights Deli Sunday Night
The Deli located on the corner of East New York Ave and Albany Ave became the center of attention Sunday night after a man was shot outside, sustaining a non life threatening injury.
OP-ED: Don’t Assume the Guy With the Yarmulke Already Put on Tefillin
Rabbi Katz serves as Aleph’s Director of Military and Prison Outreach. Following a recent series of events, he wrote the following Op-Ed on the need to look inward into the Lubavitch community and start doing Mivtzoim on our own.
New York State Grant and Assistance List
As New York State continues to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, there are a lot of grants and financial assistance programs available. Here is a list of those programs that many may be unaware that they are eligible.
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