Shluchim Come Out in Support of Rabbi Bogomilsky
A group of nearly 40 Shluchim signed a letter in support of Rabbi Moshe Bogomilsky in the upcoming elections for Rabbonus in Crown Heights.
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Special Interest Group Turn Elections Dirty, Deceitful
“We did not Endorse Rabbi Braun!” proclaimed one letter signed by Kollel Yungerlight.
“We have suffered from enough Mashloikes in Sydney, and I do not want to be entangled in any issues of Machloikes in Crown Heights” writes Rabbi Pinchus Feldman of Sydney.
The campaign of deceit and misinformation
Rabonim, Mashpiim Endorse R. Bogomilsky
A number of noted Rabonim along with Mashpiim and Askonim came out in support of Rabbi Moshe Bogomilsky, a candidate for the position of the third Rov in Crown Heights. Among the endorsements are Rabbi Gavriel Tzinner, Rabbi Moshe Landa, Rabbi Leibel Schapiro and Rabbi Dovid Sochet.
Booklet: Use Your Own Judgement
On Sunday, the 26th of Elul the community will be electing a third Rov to serve on the Bais Din or Crown Heights.
Since this election and the preceding ‘campaign’ is very different than most elections, in that a) the appointment is a lifetime appointment; and b) candidates would generally not promote themselves or their agendas (which should seemingly be identical), a group of community members requested comments from prominent Rabbonim and Mashpi’im regarding the issues at hand.
Runaway Election Committee - 'Meet the Rov' Canceled
When a group within the elections committee decided to make decision on their own, the absurd idea of having a 'Meet the Rabbonim' meeting was hatched, thinking that this is some kind of political election in which you need to meet a candidate, similar to that of the Vaad Hakohol. A late night notice officially canceled the event.
Crown Heights School is Hanging on to the Top 20
United Lubavitcher Yeshiva, Crown Street has been working diligently to stay in the top 20’s in the Kohl’s contest. If Lubavitcher Yeshiva wins they will be able to bring $500,000 needed dollars in to the community.
More Insensitive Ticketing in Crown Heights
CROWN HEIGHTS [CHI] — Welcome back from your summer vacation, welcome to Crown Heights for Tishrei, now pay $115 for double parking. That’s the message tens of motorists got this afternoon and a squadron of Police ticket agents set out and ticketed cars for double parking just seconds after 1:30pm.
Rabbi Emmanuel Chaviv: Candidate for Rov
With the elections for a third Rov in Crown Heights many wondered who is Rabbi Emmanuel Chaviv, where is he from, and what are his credentials. The following is a brief profile of the least known candidate.
Two More Candidates to Run in Elections for Rabonim
Two additional candidates will be running in the elections for the position of third Rov in Crown Heights. After the Beis Din gave an extension to submit new candidates, two new candidates, Rabbi Yeshaya Braun and Rabbi Emanuel Chaviv, were added.
More Time Given to Find another Candidate for Rov
CROWN HEIGHTS [CHI] — Whoever thought that the elections for a new Rov in our community would go easy would be wrong. The Beis Din just granted another few days to find a candidate to replace Rabbi Mangel, who will not be running in the upcoming elections.
Court Battle Over 770: Who Brought Who to Court?
Much talk about been generated over the controversy of the 770 court case leaving many with questions if it will ever end, or how it even started to begin with, and who brought whom to court?
B'klyn Beep has Cons Work Concerts
The stage at the Wingate Park in East Flatbush (Crown Heights) on 8/2/10.
Maybe they can call themselves the Rikers Jailbirds and warm up audiences with a spirited rendition of “Working on the Chain Gang.”
EXCLUSIVE: OT Restructures Principals, Hires 3 More
CROWN HEIGHTS [CHI] — Major changes are afoot for the upcoming school year at Oholei Torah’s elementary school. CrownHeights.info has learned that neighborhoods largest school made structural changes to its educational administration by hiring three new principals.
MEF Principal Leadership Program Concludes
On Tuesday evening, August 3, the Menachem Education Foundation’s Principal Leadership Program came to a conclusion following 16 full days of leadership training and additional hours of mentoring and collaborative work.
Only Two Rabbonim Confirmed in Rabonim Elections
In an email last night from Rabbi Rosenberg only two candidates have been confirmed to run in the elections for Rabonus.
3 Candidates Submitted for CH Rabonim
Three candidates in total have been nominated to run in elections for Rabonus in Crown Heights. The final day to submit candidates was Friday, the 26th of Av.
NYPD Tickets Double Parked Cars during Street Cleaning
CROWN HEIGHTS [CHI] — Motorists were punished this afternoon, yet again, by the police departments traffic division. Over 10 drivers who parked on Crown Street between Albany and Kingston during street cleaning got a $115 double parking ticket.
Alert: Missionaries Targeting CH Door to Door
Mobile photo sent in by a reader.
CrownHeights.info has received a number of emails alerting us to missionary activity in the neighborhood. A group of 5 to 10 has been seen knocking on doors all around the neighborhood, targeting Jewish homes specifically.
Recount of the Ballots - No Change
Just a short while ago the recount of the election ballots was completed, and there were no changes to the outcome of the elections. The recount took place over the last two days in the conference room of the Vaad Hakohol under the eye of Rabbi Avrohom Rosenberg.
In First Post Election Meeting, ‘Achdus Team’ Shows no Achdus
In the first post election meeting members of each side sat down with Rabbi Avrohom Rosenberg in the offices of the Vaad Hakohol to discuss the elections and its outcome. Members of the ‘Achdus Team’, who were the ones to call for the meeting, gave various suggestions from remaining in office throughout the summer, to calling for new elections, and even refusing to work with individual Vaad members.
‘Tzfati’ Bochur Seriously Injured in Attempt to Vandalize 770
The pipe the Bochur used in his attempt to damage the camera.
A 19-year-old Israeli Bochur was seriously injured yesterday when he attempted to scale a wall and vandalize one of 770’s security surveillance cameras.
Osdoba to Gaboim: “You Were Elected Under the Campaign of No More Court”
In a letter dated today, 5th of Tamuz, Rabbi Avrohom Osdoba writes to the newly elected Gaboim reminding them that the reason the community came out with such to vote was under the promise of the end of secular court actions and infighting, and in his letter he urges them to postpone the actions and ultimately withdraw them entirely.
Zaki Tamir Elected, Runoff to Determine 2 More
In a chaotic and tumultuous day, which drew out a record number of voters, the only victor turned out to be Zaki Tamir who is the only candidate to secure over 50% of the vote. An additional 2 are needed to meet the minimum of 3 required to run the Vaad, and there will be a runoff between candidates Shea Hecht, Yossi Hackner and Fishel Brownstein.
