What changes would you like to see in Crown Heights? How can we make it stronger? Are we doing enough to protect people against crime? How can we help people find affordable places to live? How can we get our elected representatives to hear our view on safety, education, and Israel?
These are just some of the questions that will be addressed this Motzoei Shabbos Va’eira, 28 Teves – January 25 as the Crown Heights Jewish Community Council will host a free catered Melave Malka at Oholei Torah ballroom.
The guest speakers will provide an entertaining and informative setting for the evening. Rabbi Simon Jacobson, famed author and orator, and official editor of the Rebbe’s sichos, will give an overview of the past 50 years of building Crown Heights since the campaign was launched in 1969.
Another speaking will be Dovid Efune, editor of the Algemeiner who is a frequent television guest to discuss Israel and topics that affect the Jewish world. He will discuss the growing power of the Orthodox Jewish community in New York City and beyond.
Following the guests, Rabbi Eli Cohen, Executive Director of CHJCC, will lead a discussion of practical steps that can be taken to build the community further.
“Many younger families have bought homes in Crown Heights, have established shuls, and are sending their children to Yeshivah here,” he said. “We all want to see our concerns addressed so that the community can thrive and grow. This will be a time for people to get involved.”
The event is free but registration for preferential seating is advised at CHJCC.eventbrite.com
Even though I dont live in crown heights, it will always be home.
Will members of the public be allowed to give public comments at a podium (For instance, allot a max of 30 min and provide members of the public, with a 2 or 1 min max depending upon amount of commenters.) This is how community boards in NYC do it.
Perhaps the organizers can look at the comments from various people in this article and address them as well.
The questions at the beginning of the article seem to illicit public input.
Jay from LI