As of Today, WhatsApp is No Longer A “Kosher App”
Following the most recent update to the popular messaging app WhatsApp, a new feature in the app, Channels, has rendered the app “UnKosher”.
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Hochul Announces Roadmap To All Electric School Buses by 2035, Plans Financial Assistance and Requirements
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the New York State Electric School Bus Roadmap and The Electric School Bus Guidebook to help New York P-12 schools transition bus fleets to zero-emission.
Parking Meter Rates in NYC To Rise Starting This October
Parking on Kingston Ave will be just that much more expensive in November of this year after the New York City DOT announced that it will be hiking parking meter rates throughout the city.
5783, A Look Back at CrownHeights.info
As we enter the year 5784, let us take a walk down memory lane to see what news articles from this past year made the biggest impacts. With over 500,000 visitors making millions of visits to CrownHeights.info, the website continues to be a leading provider of Breaking News and important updates for the Crown Heights and Chabad community.
Ukrainian President Meets with Chabad Rabbis Ahead of Rosh Hashanah
In a landmark meeting on the day before the onset of Rosh Hashanah, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with 32 Chabad-Lubavitch rabbis and other communal leaders from across the beleaguered nation, highlighting their widespread impact on Ukraine’s Jewish communities and the country as a whole.
BDE: Rabbi Moshe Yitzchak Vorst, 85, OBM
With great sadness we report the passing of Rabbi Moshe Yitzchak Vorst OBM, the Head Shliach to the Netherlands and a holocaust survivor. He passed away on Wednesday night, the 28th of Elul, 5783. Updated with Levaya information.
The Shofar Campaign was introduced by the Rebbe—Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson, of righteous memory—in 1953. In the decades since Chabad emissaries and countless volunteers have brought the call of the shofar to street corners, public parks, hospitals, prisons and military bases. Rabbi Shmuel Greisman (center, holding shofar) can be seen bringing the shofar to Israeli soldiers during the month of Elul, 1980.
70 Years of Bringing Shofar to the Streets
Since the beginning of Jewish history, the symbol of the High Holidays has been the shofar, the ancient curved instrument used to inaugurate the Jewish New Year. When Covid created unprecedented obstacles to synagogue attendance, many around the world were still able to hear the shofar’s hallowed cries thanks to a decades-old Chabad-Lubavitch innovation: bringing shofar to the streets.
Walk Your Child Through Tishrei With The Rebbe in 770
Imagine being able to walk your child through the front door of 770, straight into the incredible sights, sounds, experiences, and life-changing memories of Tishrei with the Rebbe. JEM’s new series of the acclaimed Good Night My Child project aims to do just that.
Buildings in the Old City of Marrakesh, Morocco, that collapsed during an earthquake that killed more than 2,000. Photo by Javier Picazo via Twitter
Over 2,000 Dead in Morocco Quake; Marrakesh Jewish Quarter Devastated
A devastating 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck near Marrakesh, Morocco, at around 11 p.m. on Friday night, killing more than 2,000 and leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. The centuries-old Jewish Quarter in the heart of Marrakesh’s Old City was among the most severely affected areas.
Chabad of the Meadowlands Returns to MetLife Stadium For Another Year of Mivtzoim
Growing off of last year’s success, with the start of the 2023-24 NFL season, Chabad of the Meadowlands is excited to announce the return of Mivtzoim at MetLife Stadium- home of the New York Giants and Jets.
Ohel Bus Service To Provide Subsidized Buses The Week of Selichos and Rosh Hashana
For the auspicious week of Selichos leading up to Rosh Hashana, the Ohel Bus Service will be providing extra subsidized transportation round trip from Crown Heights to the Ohel on Sunday, the 24th of Elul, through Friday, the 29th if Elul, Erev Rosh Hashana.
Seize the Last Moments of Shnas Hakhel
In recent days, a Michtov Kloli (general letter) of the Rebbe dated from “the days of Selichos 5727” has been circulating. Addressed to “The Sons and Daughters of our people Israel, Everywhere,” the letter is not at all uncommon for the end of Elul. However, this letter carries a special, timely message.
Violence Free J’Ouvert and Quiet Labor Day Morning Ends With At Least Two People Shot and Others Stabbed Along Parade Route
At least two people were shot along the West Indian Day Carnival parade route in Brooklyn Monday — while the historically bloody J’Ouvert festival that precedes it was violence-free for a second year in a row.
Last Minute Change Allows All Day Subsidized Bus Service To and From The Ohel
A last minute change in plans has allowed the subsidized Bus to the Ohel, which runs daily but increases its rides on special days, to provide all day bus transportation between Crown Heights and the Ohel on Labor Day, Monday September 4th, Chai Elul.
Kosel Stones Inspection Before Rosh Hashana
As the holidays of Tishrei approach and hundreds of thousands of worshippers gather at the Western Wall Plaza during this period, this morning a routine examination of the integrity of the Western Wall stones commenced.
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Massive Fire At Williamsburg Grill Scrambles Crown Heights Hatzalah
The iconic and much loved eatery on Lee Ave, Grill on Lee, burst into flames Sunday morning, sending flames shooting from the roof and smoke billowing to the heavens. As emergency responders rushed to the fire, Crown Heights Hatzalah was activated to assist, sending an ambulance and crew of EMT’s and Paramedic’s to assist.
BDE: Rabbi Yitzchok Goldstein, OBM
With great sadness we report the passing of Rabbi Yitzchok Goldstein OBM, the Shliach of the Rebbe to Madrid, Spain. He passed away on Wednesday, the 29th of Av, 5783. Updated with Levaya information
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