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stop the negative comments
May 11, 2009 11:27 pm

section 8 is for people that need it – we should be happy that anash have been helped by this imp program.

i believe in the people of crown heights and doubt that anybody would abuse this program, its like foodstamps you only go on if you really need it

To #15
May 11, 2009 3:23 pm

#15: why is he entitled? Because he is in kollel now, heeding what is appropriate for a serious young man–he isn’t talking about being on it for years, but only now, when he is meant to start his married life with kollel! Or were the rebbe’s instructions about kollel only for the wealthy?! As someone who is NOT on section 8 and is working, let me ask you: don’t you know people who ARE working hard, whether in chinuch, some other kli kodesh or maybe just can’t find a job in this difficult time that pays enough? Why is such… Read more »

great pics
May 11, 2009 1:23 pm

Mr. Percia, your photos are great!

#16
May 11, 2009 11:39 am

section 8 is a government owned building where the people living there only have to pay around $80 a month

Section 8
May 11, 2009 8:55 am

What is section 8??
Sorry im a baal Tshuve.

#13
May 11, 2009 7:54 am

But please tell me WHY someone in Kollel should get section 8? If he is not able to support himself maybe he needs to go out to work? Or his wife? Don’t take this as me undermining the importance of Kollel – certainly not. But in the wider society, one needs to go out to work to support themselves. Why should my taxes go to pay for your subsidized housing? You are correct in saying that the other communities have more success in getting these sort of services for their people – this is certainly due to the Achdus they… Read more »

kollel for life.
May 11, 2009 7:20 am

Due to all the backlash from 8, and 9 i would like to clarify my statement.. I am a young married person who is looking for shlichus, currently i tutor and learn in kollel, yet this still doesn’t cover my living expenses in crown heights. What i am saying is that ch community council should have a system for young married couples were they could live in a section 8 apartment for the 1st year or so that way the burden of 1200 rent is not suddenly dropped on their shoulders. With all of the “wonderful” people in our community… Read more »

#11.
May 11, 2009 7:05 am

Firstly, i’m not convinced that is what poster #1 is referring to. Secondly – Those families who do indeed live in section 8 until their larger homes are being built/renovated should be ashamed of themselves. They are taking away from the people who are more needy. – I’m sure there are families who living in section 8 would be “extremely helpful”. If they qualify, they should go ahead and apply. Maybe if the people who don’t need it, move out, it may clear up some space for those who need. For those who are NOT eligible to receive government services,… Read more »

kolel
May 11, 2009 6:26 am

I think Kolel For Life is referring to the working families of section 8. who live in section 8 till their much larger homes are finished with the renevations. There are many families in ch that with the help of section 8 wouldnt be drowning in debt (and yes they do work for a living) and alleviating their rent would be extremely helpful.

great to see
May 11, 2009 6:22 am

young people getting involved from our mosdos

cher
May 11, 2009 5:26 am

whose house was this in?

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COLlive response:
We were asked not to disclose.
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To #1
May 11, 2009 3:53 am

Your title itself represents exactly who you are.
“Kolel for life”
Kolel is a beautiful thing, but it’s not for life. Stop crying for yourself and asking for section 8.
How longs are you married? How many children do you have?
Did you even try to work a day in your life or are you always relying on others?

#1 why section 8?
May 11, 2009 2:18 am

Can I ask why you should be entitled to get section 8, just because you are in Kollel? You are not “less fortunate”. You are B”H doing a great thing by sitting and learning, but if you cannot afford to live, either you or your wife (or both of you) have to go out and work. Why does an entire community think they are entitled to section 8? I work my backside off, and I pay taxes, rent, health insurance etc. I am proud and happy that Hashem has given me the Kochos and the blessings for this. But unless… Read more »

tznius
May 10, 2009 7:53 pm

The visiting women appear to be modestly dressed, perhaps we can learn from them.Or would that be chukas hagoy?

Nice house
May 10, 2009 6:41 pm

Looks nicer on the inside than the outside

old mates from sydney
May 10, 2009 6:35 pm

mendy coen … lookin good ole friend.

t s
May 10, 2009 5:56 pm

Yup. Community leaders alright. Exactly who are they leading, and where?

Darchei Menachem
May 10, 2009 5:15 pm

Rabbi Bension and Rabbi Pearl,
May you both continue in the great work you do for the children of our community.
You are both much appreciated.
Hatzlacha Rabba!

what
May 10, 2009 5:02 pm

dose tali ban have to do with it

kollel for life.
May 10, 2009 4:40 pm

You write..”Eli Slavin, community liaison to Congresswomen Clarke and organizer of the meeting, said the office was open, and has assisted in the past, with issues like Section 8 and immigration.” Ok, now not to be subjective or anything but where exactly are all these section 8 buildings? why am I paying 1200 a month when I am receiving 300 from kollel? I am not from ch and I don’t want to know all the politics, yet what suprises me is that a community so big doesn’t have the nesscary funding and recourses to care for the less fortunate. If… Read more »

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