The Jewish Home | MAY 5, 2022
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Around the Community
NYPD Commissioner Visits 770
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ew York City Police Commissioner Keechant Sewell visited Lubavitch World Headquarters at 770 Eastern Parkway and the Jewish Children’s Museum on Thursday, April 28. The Police Commissioner was accompanied by Mayoral Chief Advisor Dr. Ingrid Lewis-Martin, Mayoral Senior Advisor Joel Eisdorfer, NYPD Inspector Richie Taylor, and CAU Commissioner Fred Kreizman. Prominent community leaders in attendance included the founder of the Jewish Children’s Museum Devorah Halberstam, Crown Heights Jewish Community Council Executive Vice President Rabbi Chanina Sperlin, NYPD Clergy Liaison David Heskiel, Crown
Heights JCC Executive Director Rabbi Eli Cohen, Chabad Lubavitch Public Relations Specialist Yaacov Behrman, Eli Slavin representing Congresswoman Yvette Clarke, and Crown Heights Hatzalah Coordinator Yingy Bistrisky. Police Commissioner Sewell’s visit, which occurred on the same day as Yom Hashoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day), gave the Police Commissioner the opportunity to hear directly from community leaders and show solidarity with the Jewish community. Police Commissioner Sewell spoke about how close partnerships with the community will enhance public safety and strengthen efficiency in the police department. Mayoral Chief Advisor Dr. Ingrid
Lewis-Martin explained that the Adams’ Administration appreciates and respects the Jewish community and will always be there to stand up to anti-Semitic hate crimes. In addition, Dr. Lewis-Martin stated that public safety is the Administration’s top priority. Police Commissioner Sewell and all the participants viewed a video of Lubavitcher Rebbe Menachem Mendel Schneerson, zt”l, meeting with then-Police Commissioner Lee Brown at Lubavitch World Headquarters in 1990. In the video, the Rebbe gives the Police Commissioner two dollar bills as a double portion and speaks about the importance of proactive policing. Police Commissioner Sewell was
given a detailed tour of “770,” including the Rebbe’s private study, very old manuscripts, and the antiquated phone system which connected Lubavitch World HQ with dozens of Lubavitch rabbis across the globe. Across the street from 770, at the Jewish Children’s Museum, Commissioner Sewell acknowledged that the museum was built in memory of Devorah Halberstam’s son Ari, who was shot and killed in a terrorist attack on the Brooklyn Bridge on March 1, 1994. Commissioner Sewell pledged to come back to Crown Heights to continue the conversation and to ensure safety and security in all communities across New York City.
the Patriots defeated the Vikings with awesome catches and amazing flag pulls by Aron Cukeir. The Eagles defeated the Broncos. The Jets defeated the Giants with the help of Sammy Adler who had consistent touchdowns, flag pulls, and
even a pick 6! As the season winds down and we look towards the playoffs, registration is now open for the next season on 5 Towns Flag Football: www.5townsflagfootball.com
5 Towns Football League
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his past Friday was week 5 of FM Home Loans - 5 Towns Flag Football! The countdown to the playoffs has begun, and yet again, it was another week that was played all around really well and all the boys displayed great sportsmanship. In the Pre-1A division, under the direction of Rabbi Jeremy Fine, the boys practiced their running and communication skills and they have been practicing really well! In the first grade division, the Giants defeated the Patriots with two amazing touchdowns that led to a win by Natan Seltzer. The Broncos defeated the Jets with amazing pulls and short catches by Michael Goodrich. In the 2nd grade division, the Broncos defeated the Eagles with the help of offense champion Aj Gallagher. The Vikings defeated the Patriots with a touchdown
and crazy fast running by Simon Gang. And the Jets defeated the Giants. In the 3rd and 4th grade division, the Steelers defeated the Seahawks. The Patriots defeated the Panthers. The Dolphins defeated the Jets with the help of Ari Hiltzik’s two touchdowns, defensive pulls, and fast short catches. The Falcons and Broncos tied. The Vikings defeated the Eagles with a few amazing defensive plays by Shlomo Lowy. The Packers tied with the Raiders. And the Saints defeated the Giants. In the 5th and 6th grade division, the Broncos defeated the Seahawks with the amazing defensive plays by Ikey Burger. The Patriots defeated the Giants. The Panthers defeated the Packers. The Raiders defeated the Dolphins. The Jets defeated the Steelers with the amazing offensive runs by Akiva Shemesh. In the 7th and 8th grade division,
