Crown Heights led New York City into the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic, and now it is leading it out. Antibody testing, arranged by the Gedaliah Society in collaboration with Mount Sinai Hospital, began Tuesday with a limited test trial in Crown Heights.
As COVID-19 keeps the economy completely shut down, the businesses suffering the most are the small, privately owned businesses. To help relieve the financial loss, many Private Companies and None-Profits have launched Small Business Grant Programs for eligible businesses. Here is a partial list.
Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and Blue and White chairman Benny Gantz signed an agreement to form a unity government Monday evening, ending the political deadlock which prevented the formation of a coalition and led to three elections in less than a year.
More than 80 million people were expected to get direct deposits by Wednesday containing their share of the $2.2 trillion stimulus package intended blunt the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
Mr. Clean on Albany Ave on the corner of Union Street is giving away free medical face masks to families that would otherwise be unable to afford. Just come into Mr. Clean and ask for a pack. UPDATE: Back in stock.
The Living Archive presents eleven updated collections of Kos Shel Bracha from Motzaei Pesach throughout the years. Look through these collections for family and friends, and send them a gift of their moment with the Rebbe.
With synagogues shuttered indefinitely, Jewish life is evolving to conform with the new home-based reality. When possible, technology is taking a more prominent role, facilitating Torah study, fellowship, and more. This year, more than ever, thousands are turning to the Omer Counter app to help them remember to count each night.
In this multimedia mini-series, we look at Chabad’s response to the effects of the coronavirus pandemic on Jewish life events. As people die and are buried with no family to see them off, we examine how CDC protocol is causing Judaism’s sacred burial societies, to dramatically alter traditional practice.
While Crown Heights stands at the front lines in the fight against the Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic, CrownHeights.info will be making adjustments to the way it publishes news for the Crown Heights and Chabad community.
We present an update in the Levaya and Shiva, times and locations, for Mrs. Henya Lasky OBM, who passes away yesterday.
A new report from the Knesset Research and Information Center prepared at the request of Knesset Coronavirus Committee Chairman MK Ofer Shelah reveals that in Israel, there are currently only 1,437 available ventilators.
A third update of guidelines for the Crown Heights Jewish community has been published in Hebrew, with the new recommendations from the CDC as well as reminders for measures that will keep Crown Heights safe.
The heart of the Chabad Lubavitch movement, 770 Eastern Parkway has plans to close its main downstairs shul temporarily as the community faces the Coronavirus pandemic.
Updates of guidelines for the Crown Heights Jewish community has been published in Hebrew, with the new recommendations from the CDC as well as reminders for measures that will keep Crown Heights safe.
Through the years, the Rebbe was always the island of calm and reassurance. No matter the situation, the Rebbe inspired, as he articulated the Torah’s views. A brand new website will be updated daily with existing feature films and specially-produced videos by JEM.
Crown Heights Shomrim has published an advisory for the Crown Heights Jewish community.
Rabbi Dr. Dovid Fox, Director of Project Chai, penned the following message to Jewish communities with a conscientious approach to coronavirus concerns.
