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[[File:770 Eastern Parkway.jpg|thumb|770 Eastern Parkway[[File:קראון הייטס.jpg|thumb|Crown Heights]]]]'''Crown Heights''' | [[File:770 Eastern Parkway.jpg|thumb|770 Eastern Parkway[[File:קראון הייטס.jpg|thumb|Crown Heights]]]]'''Crown Heights''' is a neighborhood in the Brooklyn borough of New York in the United States, and is famous as the neighborhood where the Rebbe lives. In the neighborhood located east of Prospect Park, the famous [[770 Eastern Parkway|770]] building is located. The main street in the neighborhood is Eastern Parkway. Kingston is the central street in the Chabad community life in the neighborhood. Most Jewish shops and businesses in the neighborhood are located on Kingston. | ||
Crown Heights was previously one of the largest Jewish concentrations in New York. Hundreds of synagogues, dozens of mikvaos, yeshivas and other Jewish institutions operated there. Many courts of Admorim were also in the neighborhood. However, in the early 5740s (1980s), many African-Americans began flooding into the neighborhood, resulting in many Jews fleeing to other neighborhoods, such as Boro Park and Williamsburg. The neighborhood emptied of most Jews who lived there, while simultaneously the Rebbe called for his chassidim not to leave the neighborhood. The great exodus caused housing prices to drop at a loss, which caused the Rebbe to cry out also about the Jewish money being wasted without account. Following the Rebbe's instructions, Chabad chassidim remained living in the neighborhood and worked to expand it again. | Crown Heights was previously one of the largest Jewish concentrations in New York. Hundreds of synagogues, dozens of mikvaos, yeshivas and other Jewish institutions operated there. Many courts of Admorim were also in the neighborhood. However, in the early 5740s (1980s), many African-Americans began flooding into the neighborhood, resulting in many Jews fleeing to other neighborhoods, such as Boro Park and Williamsburg. The neighborhood emptied of most Jews who lived there, while simultaneously the Rebbe called for his chassidim not to leave the neighborhood. The great exodus caused housing prices to drop at a loss, which caused the Rebbe to cry out also about the Jewish money being wasted without account. Following the Rebbe's instructions, Chabad chassidim remained living in the neighborhood and worked to expand it again. | ||
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The homes of Jewish residents in the neighborhood today extend to - Park Place Street in the north, Rockaway Ave. in the east, Linden Ave. in the south, and Rogers Avenue in the west. About twenty thousand Chabad chassidim currently live in Crown Heights, alongside a population of about one hundred and thirty thousand African-Americans. There are 75 synagogues and 15 mikvaos in the neighborhood. | The homes of Jewish residents in the neighborhood today extend to - Park Place Street in the north, Rockaway Ave. in the east, Linden Ave. in the south, and Rogers Avenue in the west. About twenty thousand Chabad chassidim currently live in Crown Heights, alongside a population of about one hundred and thirty thousand African-Americans. There are 75 synagogues and 15 mikvaos in the neighborhood. | ||
Crown Heights has central Chabad organizations and large educational institutions, charity and chesed organizations including: Agudas Chasidei Chabad Worldwide, Merkos L'Inyonei Chinuch, Machne Israel, CHK - Kashrus, Chabad World Center for Greeting Moshiach, Nshei Chabad, Di Yiddishe Heim, Beis Moshiach weekly magazine, Otzar Sifrei Lubavitch, PRAI, Kehot Publication Society, Central Tzeirei Agudas Chabad, Library of Lubavitch, Central Chabad Yeshiva - 770, Eshel Hachnosas Orchim, JEM, OK Kashrus, Crown Heights Beis Din, Vaad Hakohol Crown Heights, Hatzalah Crown Heights, Tzivos Hashem (New York), Tzivos Hashem Museum, Oholei Torah Crown Heights, Lubavitcher Yeshiva, Ohr Menachem Crown Heights, Beis Rivkah (Crown Heights), Beis Chaya Mushka (Crown Heights). | Crown Heights has central Chabad organizations and large educational institutions, charity and chesed organizations including: Agudas Chasidei Chabad Worldwide, Merkos L'Inyonei Chinuch, Machne Israel, CHK - Kashrus, Chabad World Center for Greeting Moshiach, Nshei Chabad, Di Yiddishe Heim, Beis Moshiach weekly magazine, Otzar Sifrei Lubavitch, PRAI, Kehot Publication Society, Central Tzeirei Agudas Chabad, Library of Lubavitch, Central Chabad Yeshiva - 770, Eshel Hachnosas Orchim, [[Jem - Jewish educational Media|JEM]], OK Kashrus, Crown Heights Beis Din, Vaad Hakohol Crown Heights, Hatzalah Crown Heights, Tzivos Hashem (New York), Tzivos Hashem Museum, Oholei Torah Crown Heights, Lubavitcher Yeshiva, Ohr Menachem Crown Heights, Beis Rivkah (Crown Heights), Beis Chaya Mushka (Crown Heights). | ||
== The Chabad World Center == | == The Chabad World Center == | ||
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==== Va'ad Hakohol ==== | ==== Va'ad Hakohol ==== | ||
The neighborhood residents are represented by the Va'ad Hakohol of the neighborhood, which includes between four to seven members. The Va'ad works for the public good in many areas, such as: maintaining relationships with city officials and helping public institutions and individuals when needed. Handling immigration issues for new residents and dealing with general neighborhood problems. The Va'ad also intervened and helped with the spread of contagious diseases in the neighborhood under the guidance of Dr. Eli Rosen. | The neighborhood residents are represented by the Va'ad Hakohol of the neighborhood, which includes between four to seven members. The Va'ad works for the public good in many areas, such as: maintaining relationships with city officials and helping public institutions and individuals when needed. Handling immigration issues for new residents and dealing with general neighborhood problems. The Va'ad also intervened and helped with the spread of contagious diseases in the neighborhood under the guidance of Dr. Eli Rosen. | ||
==== Hatzalah ==== | ==== Hatzalah ==== | ||
Operates an independent branch of the organization whose center is in Boro Park. The Crown Heights volunteers have four modern ambulances, three of which are permanently parked on the service road adjacent to 770. The organization was founded and is managed by Rabbi Avrohom Bistritsky. | Operates an independent branch of the organization whose center is in Boro Park. The Crown Heights volunteers have four modern ambulances, three of which are permanently parked on the service road adjacent to 770. The organization was founded and is managed by Rabbi Avrohom Bistritsky. | ||
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==== Crown Heights Shomrim ==== | ==== Crown Heights Shomrim ==== | ||
A volunteer organization working for neighborhood security, established in 5725 (1965) by Rabbi Shmuel Serebryanski under the name 'Maccabees.' The organization's purpose upon establishment: protecting the Rebbe, and backing New York Police Department forces operating in the neighborhood. Later, in 5733 (1973), the organization changed its name. The organization also assists with traffic accidents, elderly and lost children, and coordination with NYPD at the field level. The organization operates patrol cars mainly during night hours, as reinforcement for police patrols. | A volunteer organization working for neighborhood security, established in 5725 (1965) by Rabbi Shmuel Serebryanski under the name 'Maccabees.' The organization's purpose upon establishment: protecting the Rebbe, and backing New York Police Department forces operating in the neighborhood. Later, in 5733 (1973), the organization changed its name. The organization also assists with traffic accidents, elderly and lost children, and coordination with NYPD at the field level. The organization operates patrol cars mainly during night hours, as reinforcement for police patrols. | ||
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==== Agudas Gedalia ==== | ==== Agudas Gedalia ==== | ||
Medical assistance and guidance. The organization's activity was particularly notable during the Corona pandemic. The organization was established in memory of R' Gedalia Schaefer, a neighborhood resident. | Medical assistance and guidance. The organization's activity was particularly notable during the Corona pandemic. The organization was established in memory of R' Gedalia Schaefer, a neighborhood resident. | ||
==== Central Tomchei Tmimim Yeshiva ==== | ==== Central Tomchei Tmimim Yeshiva ==== | ||
The central yeshiva of Chabad. The Tmimim in the yeshiva learn and daven in 770. The yeshiva was established on the day the Frierdiker Rebbe arrived in the United States; hours after arriving, he convened a meeting in the hotel and announced the establishment of the yeshiva. The Rosh Yeshiva is Rabbi Shneur Zalman Labkowski who also grants semicha to yeshiva students who have been tested by him. | The central yeshiva of Chabad. The Tmimim in the yeshiva learn and daven in 770. The yeshiva was established on the day the Frierdiker Rebbe arrived in the United States; hours after arriving, he convened a meeting in the hotel and announced the establishment of the yeshiva. The Rosh Yeshiva is Rabbi Shneur Zalman Labkowski who also grants semicha to yeshiva students who have been tested by him. | ||
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* Hadar HaTorah 824 Eastern Parkway | * Hadar HaTorah 824 Eastern Parkway | ||
* Ohr Menachem 1729 President | * Ohr Menachem 1729 President | ||
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* Cheder 'Oholei Yosef Yitzchok' 333 Albany Ave. | * Cheder 'Oholei Yosef Yitzchok' 333 Albany Ave. | ||
* Darchei Menachem 438 Rutland | * Darchei Menachem 438 Rutland | ||
* Lubavitcher Yeshiva 510 Crown St. | * Lubavitcher Yeshiva 510 Crown St. | ||
* Tomchei Tmimim - Chovevei Torah 885 Eastern Parkway | * Tomchei Tmimim - Chovevei Torah 885 Eastern Parkway | ||
==== Girls' Institutions ==== | ==== Girls' Institutions ==== | ||
* Beis Chaya Mushka Carroll and Troy | * Beis Chaya Mushka Carroll and Troy | ||
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* SHALOH (Organization) - SHALOH (acronym for Shiurei Limud HaDat) or its full name "Committee of Defenders and Expanders of Kosher Education," manages a network of religious studies as part of the Released Time Program in New York public schools, founded by the Frierdiker Rebbe. | * SHALOH (Organization) - SHALOH (acronym for Shiurei Limud HaDat) or its full name "Committee of Defenders and Expanders of Kosher Education," manages a network of religious studies as part of the Released Time Program in New York public schools, founded by the Frierdiker Rebbe. | ||
* FREE - Spreading Judaism and Chassidut among Russian immigrant families. They have a synagogue and activity center on President Street and other locations in New York. | * FREE - Spreading Judaism and Chassidut among Russian immigrant families. They have a synagogue and activity center on President Street and other locations in New York. | ||
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==== Additional Institutions Operating in the Neighborhood ==== | ==== Additional Institutions Operating in the Neighborhood ==== | ||
* Lubavitch Library - This library is among the most important Jewish libraries in the world. The library houses about 250,000 books, including very ancient books, manuscripts, holy objects from Chabad Rebbes and general Chassidut, archives of Chabad-related news clippings, and more. The library also has an exhibition hall displaying certain items. The current chief librarian is Rabbi Shalom DovBer Levine. | * Lubavitch Library - This library is among the most important Jewish libraries in the world. The library houses about 250,000 books, including very ancient books, manuscripts, holy objects from Chabad Rebbes and general Chassidut, archives of Chabad-related news clippings, and more. The library also has an exhibition hall displaying certain items. The current chief librarian is Rabbi Shalom DovBer Levine. | ||
* Agudas Chasidei Chabad - Body meant to represent Chabad, coordinate the Shluchim, and ensure the expansion and establishment of the Lubavitch Library. According to the organization's bylaws, elections should be held every few years among the organization's leaders for the position of chairman, but in recent years elections have not been held. | * Agudas Chasidei Chabad - Body meant to represent Chabad, coordinate the Shluchim, and ensure the expansion and establishment of the Lubavitch Library. According to the organization's bylaws, elections should be held every few years among the organization's leaders for the position of chairman, but in recent years elections have not been held. | ||
* Tzivos Hashem (New York) | * Tzivos Hashem (New York) | ||
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* Tzivos Hashem Museum - An interactive children's museum at the corner of Eastern Parkway and Kingston Avenue, operated by the Tzivos Hashem children's organization. The museum is designed for English-speaking Jewish children and is equipped with the latest electronic equipment to provide an attractive and enjoyable Jewish experience. | * Tzivos Hashem Museum - An interactive children's museum at the corner of Eastern Parkway and Kingston Avenue, operated by the Tzivos Hashem children's organization. The museum is designed for English-speaking Jewish children and is equipped with the latest electronic equipment to provide an attractive and enjoyable Jewish experience. | ||
* JEM (Jewish Educational Media) | * JEM (Jewish Educational Media) | ||
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* Crown Heights Community Council | * Crown Heights Community Council | ||
* OK Kosher - The OK Kosher organization, one of the largest and most recognized kosher certification agencies in the world, operates from Crown Heights, Brooklyn. | * OK Kosher - The OK Kosher organization, one of the largest and most recognized kosher certification agencies in the world, operates from Crown Heights, Brooklyn. | ||
==== Publishing ==== | ==== Publishing ==== | ||
* Kehot - Chabad's central publishing house and the largest Jewish publishing house in the world. The organization's name represents the year 1745, the birth year of the Alter Rebbe, founder of Chabad Chassidut. The publishing house was established in 1942 by the Frierdiker Rebbe. Kehot has several branches worldwide, publishing Kehot books in various languages. | * Kehot - Chabad's central publishing house and the largest Jewish publishing house in the world. The organization's name represents the year 1745, the birth year of the Alter Rebbe, founder of Chabad Chassidut. The publishing house was established in 1942 by the Frierdiker Rebbe. Kehot has several branches worldwide, publishing Kehot books in various languages. | ||
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* Vaad L'Hafotzas Sichos - A publishing institute engaged in editing, printing, and distributing the Rebbe's edited talks and preparing new books. The committee was established in 1967 and continues to be active in distributing the Rebbe's talks. Its current director is Rabbi Shneur Zalman Chanin. This institute is the official appointee of the Rebbe for printing and distributing Chabad Chassidut books. | * Vaad L'Hafotzas Sichos - A publishing institute engaged in editing, printing, and distributing the Rebbe's edited talks and preparing new books. The committee was established in 1967 and continues to be active in distributing the Rebbe's talks. Its current director is Rabbi Shneur Zalman Chanin. This institute is the official appointee of the Rebbe for printing and distributing Chabad Chassidut books. | ||
* Otzar Sifrei Lubavitch - A center for publishing Chabad books, working in cooperation with Kehot Publishing. The publishing director was Rabbi Yaakov Reich from Crown Heights. | * Otzar Sifrei Lubavitch - A center for publishing Chabad books, working in cooperation with Kehot Publishing. The publishing director was Rabbi Yaakov Reich from Crown Heights. | ||
=== Newspapers === | === Newspapers === | ||
====== Crown Heights News ====== | ====== Crown Heights News ====== | ||
In 5747 (1987), a newspaper called "Crown Heights" began publication with the goal of serving as an information outlet for the Va'ad Hakohol. In practice, only two issues were published. | In 5747 (1987), a newspaper called "Crown Heights" began publication with the goal of serving as an information outlet for the Va'ad Hakohol. In practice, only two issues were published. | ||
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====== Beis Moshiach Weekly ====== | ====== Beis Moshiach Weekly ====== | ||
Beis Moshiach Weekly is a worldwide Chabad weekly for spreading the message of Geulah, distributed in thousands of copies worldwide through direct mailing to subscribers and distribution in stores throughout the globe. | Beis Moshiach Weekly is a worldwide Chabad weekly for spreading the message of Geulah, distributed in thousands of copies worldwide through direct mailing to subscribers and distribution in stores throughout the globe. | ||
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====== Beis Moshiach in English ====== | ====== Beis Moshiach in English ====== | ||
The English edition is published as a separate magazine - 64 pages, and is sent to Hebrew edition subscribers upon request, and in parallel, the English edition has an independent subscription and sales system marketing thousands of issues weekly in the United States, in Eretz Hakodesh and worldwide. | The English edition is published as a separate magazine - 64 pages, and is sent to Hebrew edition subscribers upon request, and in parallel, the English edition has an independent subscription and sales system marketing thousands of issues weekly in the United States, in Eretz Hakodesh and worldwide. | ||
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==== Study Halls ==== | ==== Study Halls ==== | ||
Several study halls are scattered throughout the neighborhood, open 24 hours a day for residents' learning. This initiative is managed by the Yagdil Torah organization: | Several study halls are scattered throughout the neighborhood, open 24 hours a day for residents' learning. This initiative is managed by the Yagdil Torah organization: | ||
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==== '''COLLive - English''' ==== | ==== '''COLLive - English''' ==== | ||
In 2008, the website "COLlive" was established. The site was created in collaboration with the Hebrew COL website but is independently operated by Rabbi Yehuda Leib Zeitlin, the Rebbe's shliach in Tucson, Arizona, who also serves as the site's chief editor. | In 2008, the website "COLlive" was established. The site was created in collaboration with the Hebrew COL website but is independently operated by Rabbi Yehuda Leib Zeitlin, the Rebbe's shliach in Tucson, Arizona, who also serves as the site's chief editor. | ||
====== Chabad Info ====== | ====== Chabad Info ====== | ||
Chabad Info (chabad.info) is a Chabad news website that brings news from Chabad chassidim in Israel and worldwide. It was established in 2003 by Rabbi Shraga Krombi. The site provides daily news from the Rebbe's shluchim and Chabad communities across the globe, and frequently publishes first-time photos, documents, and various materials. Chabad Info also publishes articles from the Beis Moshiach weekly magazine. The English version of Chabad Info - parallel to the Hebrew Chabad Info - provides Chabad news from around the world in English. | Chabad Info (chabad.info) is a Chabad news website that brings news from Chabad chassidim in Israel and worldwide. It was established in 2003 by Rabbi Shraga Krombi. The site provides daily news from the Rebbe's shluchim and Chabad communities across the globe, and frequently publishes first-time photos, documents, and various materials. Chabad Info also publishes articles from the Beis Moshiach weekly magazine. The English version of Chabad Info - parallel to the Hebrew Chabad Info - provides Chabad news from around the world in English. | ||
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====== Chabadpedia ====== | ====== Chabadpedia ====== | ||
The Chabad encyclopedia on the internet operates under the auspices of Chabad Info and the Chabad Israel website. The encyclopedia operates using MediaWiki software for internet encyclopedias, and presents to the reader all existing knowledge about Chabad chassidus, its leaders and teachings, with emphasis on matters of geulah and Moshiach. It also deals with other topics related to Chabad chassidus and Judaism in general. | The Chabad encyclopedia on the internet operates under the auspices of Chabad Info and the Chabad Israel website. The encyclopedia operates using MediaWiki software for internet encyclopedias, and presents to the reader all existing knowledge about Chabad chassidus, its leaders and teachings, with emphasis on matters of geulah and Moshiach. It also deals with other topics related to Chabad chassidus and Judaism in general. | ||
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====== Anash.org ====== | ====== Anash.org ====== | ||
Anash.org is a Chabad news website in English, established in 2019. | Anash.org is a Chabad news website in English, established in 2019. | ||
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==== Shuls ==== | ==== Shuls ==== | ||