Crown Heights, New York, United States

Brooklyn event with Itamar Ben-Gvir cancelled days before Israeli far-right minister’s US trip

Andrew Lapin in Forward · 18 Apr 2025

The cancellation of a fundraiser in Brooklyn featuring Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, organized by Beis Shmuel Chabad, highlights the controversy surrounding his upcoming U.S. visit.

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‘Next year in Gracie Mansion’: Where Jewish NYC mayoral candidates will do Seder

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 10 Apr 2025

As the New York City mayoral race intensifies, Jewish candidates Brad Lander, Scott Stringer, and Whitney Tilson are vying for a potential future Passover Seder at Gracie Mansion, should they be elected.

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A Brooklyn street gets co-named for late Chabad rebbe Menachem Mendel Schneerson

Joseph Strauss in JTA · 7 Apr 2025

The Chabad-Lubavitch community in Brooklyn celebrated the co-naming of a street as Lubavitcher Rebbe Way, honoring their late leader Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson.

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Loehmann’s Might Be Coming Back. Will it Capture the Jewish Spirit of the Original?

Daci Platt in Kveller · 3 Apr 2025

Loehmanns, the iconic off-price department store fondly regarded by many in the Jewish community, may be making a comeback as an online store.

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Trump’s plan to enlist Elon Musk began at Lubavitcher Rebbe’s grave

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 30 Mar 2025

Donald Trump orchestrated a plan to recruit Elon Musk for a new governmental role after visiting the Lubavitcher Rebbe's grave, a strategic move to gain support from Orthodox Jewish voters.

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Daniel Jundef // C&A Iron Works

Nesanel Gantz in Ami · 26 Mar 2025

Daniel Jundef has taken the helm of C&A Iron Works, a business rooted in Borough Park, after being inspired by and stepping into the shoes of his late brother.

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The Jewish guide to New York City's mayoral election

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 13 Mar 2025

New York City's upcoming mayoral election presents a crowded field of candidates, including notable Jewish officials and allies, amid contentious debates influenced by the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict.

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A new Hasidic community grows in Brownsville, Brooklyn

Lauren Hakimi in JTA · 6 Mar 2025

In recent years, a modest influx of Lubavitcher families has begun to settle in Brownsville, Brooklyn, as rising housing costs in Crown Heights drive them to seek more affordable options.

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Chaim Grade’s last Yiddish novel ‘Sons and Daughters’ finally available in English

Yossi Newfield in Forward · 25 Feb 2025

Chaim Grade's last Yiddish novel, "Sons and Daughters," now available in an English translation, offers a vivid portrayal of Jewish life in pre-war Poland, focusing on the breakdown of tradition in two rabbinic families.

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The Pink Peacock, Glasgow’s queer-friendly, Yiddish-oriented, anti-Zionist cafe, sets its sights on Brooklyn

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA · 5 Feb 2025

The Pink Peacock, a queer-friendly, Yiddish-oriented, and anti-Zionist café from Glasgow, plans to reopen in Brooklyn.

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‘Bad Yiddish’ is theme of the 2025 virtual Yiddish conference, Farbindungen

Rukhl Schaechter in Forward · 13 Jan 2025

The Farbindungen virtual Yiddish conference of 2025 has chosen "Bad Yiddish" as its theme, drawing attention to non-traditional aspects of Yiddish language and culture.

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At last, a long-awaited kosher supermarket opens on the Upper West Side

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA · 8 Jan 2025

After years of anticipation, the Upper West Side has welcomed a new kosher supermarket, Six60One, invigorating local Jewish communities with its expansive offerings.

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10 things Jewish New York lost in 2024

Joseph Strauss in JTA · 25 Dec 2024

In 2024, Jewish New York witnessed a series of significant cultural losses that reflect the community's evolving landscape.

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What is the Ohel, and why is it one of the most popular Jewish sites in the world?

Samuel Eli Shepherd in Forward · 20 Dec 2024

The Ohel, the resting place of the Lubavitcher Rebbe Menachem M. Schneerson in Queens, New York, has become a significant Jewish pilgrimage site, attracting up to a million visitors annually, including prominent politicians like New York Mayor Eric Adams and ex-President Donald Trump.

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An inspiring documentary shows the power of Black-Jewish unity

Olivia Haynie in Forward · 11 Dec 2024

"All Gods Children," directed by Ondi Timoner, documents the five-year journey of Rabbi Rachel Timoner and Reverend Dr. Robert Waterman as they bridge their Brooklyn congregations, Congregation Beth Elohim and Antioch Baptist Church, to combat antisemitism and racism.

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What issues are Jewish voters thinking about as New York City’s mayoral campaign gets underway?

Luke Tress in JTA · 10 Dec 2024

Jewish issues are expected to play a significant role in New York City's 2024 mayoral election, especially given the city's large Jewish population and recent events such as the Israel-Hamas conflict.

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When the bar mitzvah boy’s dad is running for mayor

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 27 Nov 2024

Scott Stringer, former Manhattan borough president and New York City's comptroller, is preparing both for his son Maxwell's bar mitzvah and his own return to politics.

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‘Lost a brother’: Chabad community vows to press on with outreach after emissary’s killing

Luke Tress in JTA · 25 Nov 2024

The Chabad-Lubavitch community is mourning the loss of emissary Zvi Kogan, murdered in Abu Dhabi, UAE, but remains determined to continue its global outreach work.

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The Hate Goes On...As Does Jewish Strength

Jewdicious · 10 Nov 2024

Amidst escalating antisemitic violence worldwide, including recent harrowing attacks in Amsterdam reminiscent of historical pogroms, Jewish communities continue to display resilience and strength.

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Crown Heights get-out-the-vote activists aim to turn election into a show of Chabad’s local force

Luke Tress in JTA · 5 Nov 2024

Activists in the Crown Heights Jewish community, primarily from the Chabad-Lubavitch movement, are pushing to boost voter turnout to show political influence in local matters, despite New York City's predictably Democratic outcomes.

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This is not an endorsement for Kamala Harris — or Donald Trump

Jodi Rudoren in Forward · 1 Nov 2024

Jodi Rudoren reflects on the fading tradition of newspaper political endorsements in light of recent decisions by the owners of major outlets like The Washington Post and The Los Angeles Times not to endorse any presidential candidates.

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A Brooklyn ‘bridge’ of his own

Matthew Kassel in Jewish Insider · 23 Mar 2023

Antonio Reynoso, Brooklyn's borough president and the first Latino in the role, maintains his progressive values while building bridges with the borough's diverse communities, including Orthodox Jewish groups.

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Most of the community rejected her. But a small circle of Orthodox Jews had Kathy Hochul’s back

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 10 Nov 2022

In a surprising twist during the New York gubernatorial race, while much of the Orthodox Jewish community in Brooklyn heavily supported Republican candidate Lee Zeldin, Democratic incumbent Governor Kathy Hochul managed to secure endorsement from certain influential Orthodox groups outside the city.

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NY lawmakers introduce legislation aimed at waiving bank fees on Holocaust reparations

Forward · 28 Feb 2022

In an effort to aid Holocaust survivors financially, New York State lawmakers Senator Zellnor Myrie and Assemblyman Simcha Eichenstein have introduced a bill that would require banks to waive fees on Holocaust reparation payments.

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If the walls in this Crown Heights house could talk, they’d speak Yiddish

Forward · 22 Jan 2022

Rabbi Mordechai Lightstone, known for his role in the digital outreach of Chabad, discovered Yiddish newspapers used as insulation while renovating his 1920s-era home in Crown Heights, Brooklyn.

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