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Read this Rebbe Letter, it's the ONLY real solution!! All the other talk will get you nowhere
February 3, 2019 10:36 am

.A human being has the power to influence all the people around him, even the entire country where he lives, and even the whole world. He can have an influence on everything that maintains the world as a livable place (the opposite of “chaos and emptiness”), and the way to accomplish this is by teaching people to act with justice and fairness. In a general sense this means that people should fulfill the 7 commandments of the sons of Noah (with all their details and ramifications), and first and foremost to believe in G-d, Who is the Creator and ruler… Read more »

to number 74;
February 1, 2019 12:17 pm

i agree. alot more police are needed!!

To #32/33 Thank you!!!
January 31, 2019 1:03 pm

Finally someone (you) is pointing out the truth behind modern antisemitism. Thank you very much and please keep it up. I have never heard of Robert David Steele, but he is not the only one spreading vicious antisemitism. There are others like one low life that calls himself “Brother Nethenial” that does the exact same thing, as Steele. There are also millions of individuals who spend their entire lives doing nothing but posting anti-Semitic lies. They often take a tiny bit of truth (such as pointing out an individual Jew who was convicted of some crime and then saying that… Read more »

הגיע זמן לעלות לארץ הקודש
January 31, 2019 5:34 am

ההולך ד אמות בארץ ישראל קונה עולם הבא
כל הדר בחוץ לארץ כמי שאין לו אלוק׳

Is the guy ok?
January 30, 2019 10:47 pm

There should be a lot more police around!

אינתיפאדה
January 30, 2019 10:46 pm

נוסח קראון הייטס.
גאז מדמיע לרסס על הפנים של התוקף.
להשאיר אותו קופץ לשמים.
הנה לא ינון ולא ישן שומר ישראל.

Siren
January 30, 2019 9:17 pm

Carry a hand held siren at night-pull the pin drop it and let the noise scare the attackers.

B
January 30, 2019 6:45 pm

Every Jew a 22 . Fight back the savages and the animals . Every Jew a 22 . The Rebbi NOW

to number 38
January 30, 2019 6:01 pm

crown heights was a completely white and jewish neighborhood until the 60’s int the 60’s the blacks moved in and the whites and most jews left out of fear. the rebbe begged chassidim to stay. which is why therearre mainly chabad jews still in crown heights. get your facts straight

We always need to blame SOMEONE, right ?
January 30, 2019 5:48 pm

Every time a tragedy happens, everyone looks to blame someone. Someone has to take the blame, right.

Why hasn’t anyone blamed the Rabbomim yet?

Isn’t everything always supposed to be the Rabbonim’s fault?

Why not?

There are solutions
January 30, 2019 4:51 pm

First of all if there are attacks on Jews in crown heights there are certainly attacks on white yuppies. They walk around as if they are spaced out and I dont believe they are not being attacked. Why don’t some of you ask them and find out. There has to be more cameras. There has to be a campaign to register every 18 year old crown heights chabadnik to register to vote. There has to be a concerted effort to turn all of the black areas from the park through williamsburg into an Asian invation as was done around Boro… Read more »

Al Sharpton
January 30, 2019 4:34 pm

There is one man that deserves most of the blame, and that’s Al Sharpton. He started all of this.
And until people like him, and Maxine Waters (yemech shmo) stop spewing hate, this will continue.

Pepper spray, hello, wake up.
January 30, 2019 4:23 pm

Sabre Red Pepper spray is the only an old man could have defended himself with no training. If he would have sprayed three or four shots they would have run away crying with pain. That was real assault and they could have broken his neck. His head snapped back very hard from that first massive shove.

@#2
January 30, 2019 4:22 pm

You mention about us saying the Tefilas HaDerech prior to us going from point A to pint B in CH, I wonder if when we reach our destination we would be obligated to say the Blessing of HaGomel, I DO remember going to the BESHT center a short while ago, there was a lecture given on the topic of when to say, and when not to say the HaGomel.

Self defense
January 30, 2019 4:19 pm

Self defense classes need to be offered to people of all ages, men and women. I only see classes available to young boys and girls and these nazis look for more vulnerable victims. It’s always the elders of the community that get beaten within an inch of their lives, because they make easy targets. We need basic survival skills in order to feel empowered.

STaM issue is the problem
January 30, 2019 4:14 pm

With most stores selling bad Tiffilin and Mezzuza we lose the shmirah and fear the goy is supposed to have for us. Check your STaM at someone you can trust. Mezzuzoa protects the home and body and homes in CH buring down left and right and Tiffilin the guf as well. The number of muggings is not al pi tevah. Wake up and check your STaM by someone trustworthy.

Would this be intimidating to a perp?
January 30, 2019 4:00 pm

In Israel, when knifings and other such atrocities get out of hand,Israelis used something cheap, readily available, and more potent then mace or pepper spray – it was Sano oven cleaner (like Easy-Off).
Now, yes, the perps can do it to. But still, would they rather avoid the risk of permanent blindness, burns, and other injury, or hurt a Yid or innocent victim?

To #36
January 30, 2019 3:47 pm

He was coming home from work. He works as a mashgiach in restaurant where Americans claim they MUST eat!

Are the original Guardian Angels still functioning?
January 30, 2019 3:39 pm

Curtis Sliwa is a character but he definitely walks the walk – why not contact them and see if they will come patrol our sreets for a while ? I’m sure they would appreciate anyone who can contribute to their organization as a “thank you.”
He has a radio show & I’ll bet he would be happy to do an interview about our situation here…

to 36
January 30, 2019 3:18 pm

why is there always someone who decides when and where it is appropriate to walk in public space? what kind of bubble do you live in, in which you think you know enough about everybody else atht you can say they should or should not be walking at x hour? do you want to live in a place where it is only safe to walk at certain hours? do you not understand that by accepting it as a truth that there are places and times one cannot not be unless certified by x (you?) you are effectively permitting violence by… Read more »

What the H is going on in CH?
January 30, 2019 3:09 pm

Smells like the bad old Eighties again. Time to take action. Serious action. This is completely unacceptable and reprehensible. No Justice, No Peace. De Blasio and his policies are an EPIC fail for this city. Stop and Frisk reduced crime. This wishy-washy new approach is making every single Jew in Crown Heights a target. If this would have happened ANYWHERE else it would be international news. But in Brooklyn, and in De Blasio’s New York, it ho-hum, oh so terrible, lets take some more pictures, move along folks nothing to see here day. For shame, for shame, for shame!! The… Read more »

To #38
January 30, 2019 3:09 pm

Think before you speak I don’t even know what the say to such a comment

Omg ...
January 30, 2019 2:50 pm

So scary … where is the news TV ? need to show on mass media the Trial for crime – hate crime and how these 3 were given lots of years under the bars … blacks must know that for punching a Jew – it’s a lot of years in jail and not a joke

#17
January 30, 2019 2:19 pm

You need to start a vlog or something. We need more thinkers like you

Get Surveillance cameras.
January 30, 2019 1:41 pm

Shomrim and police acted swiftly and did a great job of finding the perpetrators. They are on top of the situation as are Chanina Sperlin and Eli Cohen. As everyone now sees, the surveillance camera helped find the perpetrators and document the crime. To secure the neighborhood It is imperative that everyone install video cameras in the front of their homes. And yes, COL should write up about the safety event tonight at the JCM.

#7 well meant but naive comment
January 30, 2019 1:27 pm

WE do not need to prove to them how good we are. It is because we are good that they find us to be easy pickings. I assure you they’d be scared silly if we showed them a bad side. They enjoy what they do, they learn it’s ok to indulge in it- in school and from their parents, and even the police tend to favor them. That’s the kind of life they aspire to in Crown Heights.

All need to help shomrim
January 30, 2019 1:23 pm

One way to protect the community is that every body get a involved to watch at night we can do 50 yungerlait each night and take turns every night a different group

Stop being intimidated by police bias
January 30, 2019 1:22 pm

Give back to the criminals X10, hunt them down like the animals they are, make an example of them AS A COMMUNITY. As much as the police might want to react against us for defending ourselves they cannot arrest an entire community.

Hope the victim is all right, he took an awful beating for an older
January 30, 2019 1:20 pm

man. Looks like they wanted to beat him to death, attempted murder! Something stirring the fuel of hatred here in CH for real, horrific!

press conference
January 30, 2019 12:42 pm

so whens the press conference with all the “activists” staring at the cameras making sure theirs a good shot of themselves.
#selfie everyone needs to feel relevant.

Self defense
January 30, 2019 12:32 pm

I think that all men and women need to learn some self defense Krav Maga or something. This is ridiculous! Ad Mossi?? Where is Moshiach?!!

Shimshon hagibor
January 30, 2019 12:03 pm

Tell these low life petty thugs to come to carroll and troy ill give each one of them a beating and knock them out one by one

Dont attack a defenseless 70 year old man come fight some one ur own age and get that tuchis popped

ITS GONNA GET WORSE
January 30, 2019 11:30 am

AVUL ASHEYMIM ANACHNU UNTIL WE DONT LEARN FROM SHARPTON-BUT LEGALLY AND RESPECTFULLY-TO GATHER 10000-25000 PEOPLE INFRONT OF CITY HALL AND 1 POLICE PLAZA ITS GONNA GET WORSE WE JEWS CARE ONLY EACH ABOUT HIMSELF EVERYBODY ELSE KEN GAYN IN DRERD-ALL BROOKLYN JEWS SHUG CLOSE THEIR FAKAKTE BIZNESS AND COME OUT AND PROTEST FROM BORO PARK WILLIE FLATBUSH ETC WE R ALL ONE FAMILY UL C WHAT THATS GONNA DO TRY IT ONCE

to #7 from wesley hills
January 30, 2019 11:13 am

should absolutely be done. 100%

I don’t understand
January 30, 2019 11:13 am

You can see in the picture, it’s a Zeidy . Is there no respect for elders, nothing a bunch of wild animals !!
This is what you get . We teach our kids to stand up for our elders. They don’t have elders besides for their government employed grandma who raised them

What is wrong with you all?
January 30, 2019 11:10 am

You just keep letting all these attacks happen, day after day after day. You let your ineffective “community leaders” spend their time making nice with James, Cumbo etc – how many albums of photos do these people have already? They do NOTHING for you and you whine about the situation, but none of you are willing to do anything. I was one of the people #4 refers to. I know REAL pressure works. But as long as you don’t get up and actually force the hands of these fat cats who are legends in their own minds, it won’t be… Read more »

No More Photo Ops
January 30, 2019 10:51 am

Instead of constantly using the community as props for photo ops and lip service the politicians should address the sources in their community. We’re not stupid.

Election for Leader
January 30, 2019 10:47 am

Community needs a new leadership!

we have to protest and go out to demonstrate against violence
January 30, 2019 10:42 am
Less Talk More Action
January 30, 2019 10:41 am

I welcome anybody who wants to work towards making a difference in our community and the frum community at large to reach out to me so we can start working on realistic solutions.

[email protected]

Not a Jewish neighborhood
January 30, 2019 10:35 am

I always say it and i’ll keep sayin’ it:

CH is not a Jewish neighborhood.

It’s a Caribbean neighborhood where Jews are allowed to live.

As much as I respect the Rebbe zt”zl and his advice… we won’t be allowed to live here much longer.

The corner of president and Albany
January 30, 2019 10:32 am

Is a dark corner putting a portable light there during conventions won’t help etc…

1 am
January 30, 2019 10:20 am

Does anyone notice the time???? What is wrong with Crown Heights residents? People in SAFE cities don’t stroll around at 1am. In CH people hang out like it’s mid day. Not blaming the victims, but there is a level of stupidity involved that cannot be ignored.

CH Politics
January 30, 2019 10:17 am

Where’s Chanina and all his cronies!?! What is the JCC doing about this and all the other attacks!

Aaron
January 30, 2019 10:14 am

BS”D I see the wisdom in the awareness advise, I question the proactive advise bc these people start with a fist and can easily escalate to a knife or gun Chas v Sholem. It seems to me that the real answer is more police presence and stiffer jail sentences (unless your a black belt in karate and can instantly knock them out cold)

Exact Dialog of threatening Quotes against Chabad by Ex CIA anti-Semite
January 30, 2019 10:06 am

I’m extremely alarmed at all these violent attacks by African Americans against Jews in CH, and it’s obvious someone higher up is paying/organizing them to terrorize the Chabad community and other Jews, so I have marked the exact time stamps in a 1 hour YouTube interview this guy Robert David Steele did on an alternative media news program last year where he threatens and lies about Chabad. That’s only 1 of his interviews where he does this. Almost each week he appears on programs doing it, amounting to millions of views inciting violence Chabad, G-d forbid. Anyone who wants to… Read more »

Ex-CIA anti-Semite inciting (& possibly perpetrating) violence against Chabad
January 30, 2019 9:58 am

These are not random attacks against Yidden in Crown Heights by Blacks. A high-level ex-CIA guy, who’s white, and is one of the major forces behind anti-Semitic rhetoric on YouTube with millions of views has been spewing lies and hatred against Chabad for close to a year now. His name is Robert David Steele and the details about this are below. So while unfortunately Jews have been violently attacked by African Americans in Crown Heights for decades (the worst pogrom in American history was the Crown Heights riots, which Dinkins let rage on and the race baiter Al Sharpton added… Read more »

# 13 - so important but no one knows !!
January 30, 2019 9:46 am

I haven’t read or heard any publicity about Ms James coming to the JCM Museum tonight & I’m afraid that your well-meaning comment isn’t going to attract enough attention to get a real crowd there tonite. COL should feature this meeting as a full article NOW & there should be a huge publicity push – let all the schools & Shuls know & have a car with a speaker go around before tonight ! Something must be done before we have a real tragedy Gd forbid

to 13
January 30, 2019 9:44 am

i wonder why Tisch james is coming here,
but i am sure there will be pictures tomorrow of all the “important ” leaders of this community,
that besides enriching themselves are doing NOTHING for the people of crown heights.

to #21
January 30, 2019 9:41 am

There are “gangs” in NY with initiation rites such as beating a Jew. These young men want to belong and are willing to do evil to join the “club”. Ask the NYPD to have a community lecture on gangs. An eye opener. Start looking at the sneakers hanging on wires or graffitit-all gang related. Staking out territory.

Its been to long since Rb Shemtov ran the streets
January 30, 2019 9:25 am

Wake up yiden we are their targets

These scum
January 30, 2019 9:24 am

Need the guilliani leadership in Ch. Looks really weak the police protection and the thugs know it.awful but there needs to be protests by Ch people with banners…’stop the violence against Jews’

Where are the protectors?
January 30, 2019 9:22 am

2 things ch must do asap1.set up ‘gardian angels’ to patrol and protect properly in a way the locals will fear attacking.2.start taking self defense or carry mace.be proactive don’t be sitting ducks

To 22
January 30, 2019 9:21 am

Let me clarify. I was not at all suggesting that Shomrim or Shmira or the police don’t do their job. and I apologize if it came off that way. Shomrim do an excellent job at what they do. But they are a reactive solution. Once it has happened they can take action. There is very little that Shomrim can do to prevent these attacks. As you mentioned, they cannot be everywhere all the time. That is why I am saying that WE as individuals need to take responsibility and be more aware so that we won’t have to call shomrim,… Read more »

to #17
January 30, 2019 9:19 am

We stop it by being aware of our surroundings

A resident
January 30, 2019 9:17 am

When Ms James comes to crown heights to be wined and dined by chanina and his crew, someone should mention these attacks to her

To 17
January 30, 2019 9:15 am

Your points are correct and it all starts with awareness! However this has nothing to do with Shomrim which is highly reliable and doeos their best. Shomrim cannot be expected to be everwhere, almost all of the calls come in via hotline. Also if ppeople were more aware they would be able to alert Shomrim earlier and many crimes would be negated outright.

To #11
January 30, 2019 9:11 am

The gang encouraging this are called ‘progressives’. They are the ones who support and praise antisemitic black leaders like Sharpton and Farrakhan.

Leah
January 30, 2019 9:08 am

If this happened last night then it was Tuesday night!!
And how do we put a stop to it? We should be able to live and walk safely in our community

Gangs
January 30, 2019 9:05 am

Stiff prison sentence. 27 years at least

Progressives are dangerous
January 30, 2019 9:01 am

This is what happens when black progressive leaders embrace virulent anti-semites like Farrakhan. The young ones learn that anti-Semitism is the cool thing to do. These attacks on Jews will continue and become more common as progressivism gets stronger.

The Uncomfortable Truth
January 30, 2019 8:55 am

Here is the truth, as uncomfortable as it is. We are individually responsible for our own safety. We can not rely on the politicians, Jewish or Not, Pirkei Avos says it. We can not rely on Shomrim, as good a job as they do, they can on REACT. We can not rely on the police. The only solution for this is to be PROACTIVE with your safety and security.You need to take FULL RESPONSIBILITY for what happens to you. Criminals are criminals, they think in a very specific way. They look for victims, people who are unaware of their surroundings.… Read more »

Just an idea
January 30, 2019 8:51 am

We need to urge the politicians to bring some very influential African American sports or music stars stars to talk with the teenagers here.

BITACHON FRUM DEFENSE
January 30, 2019 8:43 am

chjcc SELF DEFENSE classes for MEN,BOYS,TEENGIRLS. 718 288 2947 Alex.

Jews will always be targets
January 30, 2019 8:43 am

Someone just has to put the fear of g-d in these people. If it would be taught to these blacks that in order to keep all their limbs they simply need to not attack family members of the craziest gang in crown heights (The Tzvatim) maybe hate crimes against Jews would come to an end.
Now if someone can please let the tzvatim know their role in the new crown heights safety movement it would be much appreciated .

Tonight
January 30, 2019 8:41 am

Come voice your opinion at jcm tonight AG Tish James will be present and all political base speak out now

Mchga
January 30, 2019 8:34 am

We need guns!

Frightening
January 30, 2019 8:27 am

This is gang related. NYPD Gang liaison needs to determine which gang is encouraging this.

Usual
January 30, 2019 8:26 am

If here we had a guy like sharpton, but Jewish, this wouldn’t be happening, but here we have a vaad and activists that they don’t do anything for our Jewish community and they suck up to the politicians for favors just for themselves

I'm sorry but the black community is at fault
January 30, 2019 8:24 am

If this was the other way around many of their leaders would be inciting violence and many of them would be perpetuating it.

Until they see it for how it is, their community will continue seeing themselves as victims instead of taking responsibility and living responsibly.

To #6
January 30, 2019 8:22 am

Yes and No
This is not enough!!!!
ENOUGH!!!!!

Not Animals
January 30, 2019 8:21 am

Animals only attack and kill for food! These hooligans are just plain evil!! They should be educated on how the Jews helped them end segregation….and how some Jews died in the process. Start a school visitation program of speakers to tell them the truth!!!

NYPD
January 30, 2019 7:51 am

Kudos to the NYPD on their quick response, they responded within seconds, and were able to catch the perpetrators minutes later. They had a massive presence at the scene, and took it with utmost seriousness. The Captain of NYPD Brooklyn South was at the 71st Precinct not too long after the attack, and personally spoke with the victims.

Animals
January 30, 2019 7:44 am

Yes they celebrate black history month,
And O tomorrow the self appointed “ heads” of the community will use it for a nice photo Op with some black politicians,
Wake up people let’s take the law in our hands.

Is there even any leadership in crown heights?
January 30, 2019 7:36 am

I remember in the 90’s we had leadership. We took to the streets and demonstrated at city hall and Gracie mansion. Call out the mayor and the politicians.

Sickening
January 30, 2019 7:18 am

Hard to watch this. What kind of animals are we living amongst

Animals on the loose
January 30, 2019 7:18 am

We need to say Tfilas Haderech in Crown Heights daily w/o Sheim Umalchus

unreal
January 30, 2019 7:11 am

Someone needs to break one of these hooligans skulls.

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