🌱 Crown Heights panel explores the Rebbe's perspective on Zionism
Crown Heights, New York Patch AM: a 4 min readGood day Crown Heights! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Crown Heights panel explores the Rebbe's perspective on Zionism
- Crown Heights pantry reaches neighbors who can’t come to its doors
- Chabad groups plan major Hei Teves gathering at Bedford Armory
Also on today's calendar: End of Year Hot Tub & Sauna Promo + Floor Model Blowout and 3 more events.
Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: A sun-and-cloud mix, with a high of 59 and low of 43 degrees.
- Thursday: Cooler with rain, temps: high: 51, low: 40.
- Friday: Rain, with a high of 42 and low of 33 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. CHOSEN: Five Voices, One Conversation on the Rebbe, Zionism and the Land of Israel (crownheights.info) — Five speakers gathered at Crown Heights' Levi Yitzchok Library on November 8 to discuss the Rebbe's perspective on Zionism and the Land of Israel. Hosted by Bais Shmuel during the International Kinus Hashluchim weekend, the panel brought residents and visiting guests together around questions of Jewish identity and connection to Israel. 
2. CHJCC Uses DoorDash to Deliver Food to Families (collive.com) — Crown Heights’ Jewish Community Council has completed 5,000 food deliveries through DoorDash’s Project DASH, helping neighbors who cannot reach its pantry. The pantry serves about 600 families weekly, including roughly 200 households receiving deliveries reserved for seniors, homebound residents and people with disabilities.
3. Chabad's Three Central Organizations Unite for Historic Hei Teves Event (collive.com) — Three central Chabad organizations are planning a Bedford Armory celebration in Crown Heights for the 40th anniversary of Hei Teves. Organizers envision thousands attending to mark the 1987 court victory over ownership of the movement’s library, with speakers, music and multimedia presentations. The schedule and participation details are still forthcoming.
4. A phone call can be a lifeline for older New Yorkers in extreme weather (epicenter-nyc.com) — The death of a 90-year-old Crown Heights woman during a cold snap illustrates the risks extreme weather poses to older New Yorkers living alone. Queens case managers describe how regular calls uncover needs and connect seniors with help. City residents can reach Aging Connect at 212-244-6469 for services and warming-center referrals.
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American Legion & Auxiliary Vieby-Sutton Post 124 Veterans Day Ceremony →
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The Shoppes at River and Rooted, 1300 RT 9W, Marlboro
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Dutchess County Pride Center, 766 Main Street, Poughkeepsie
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Make Your Own Vintage Holiday Shadowbox →
The Shoppes at River and Rooted, 1300 RT 9W, Marlboro
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Proud Parents →
Dutchess County Pride Center, 766 Main Street, Poughkeepsie
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James Keepnews, Billy Stein opening for Baba Andrew Lamb Trio →
Reason & Ruckus, 305 Main St, Poughkeepsie
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Wednesday November 11
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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