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world-news2 years ago•2 min saved

"NYC Synagogue Vacated Due to Secret Tunnel Unearthing"

New York City issues emergency work orders to stabilize a historic synagogue and neighboring structures after a 60-foot-long illicit underground tunnel was discovered beneath the global headquarters of the Chabad-Lubavitch movement in Crown Heights. The tunnel, believed to have been built in secret by young men in the community, led to a violent protest when leaders attempted to seal it off. City inspectors found dirt, tools, and debris inside the tunnel, and have issued vacate orders for parts of the buildings to ensure occupant safety. The synagogue has been cited for the illegal excavation work, and the owners have engaged professionals to address the structural issues caused by the tunnel.

via NBC New York|

#chabad-lubavitch #historic-synagogue #nyc

crime-and-conspiracy2 years ago•4 min saved

"Controversy Surrounds Discovery of Illegal Tunnel Under New York Synagogue"

A secret tunnel discovered beneath a historic Brooklyn synagogue has sparked conspiracy theories and baseless claims, including allegations of child sex trafficking. The tunnel, not connected to the nearby Jewish Children’s Museum, is believed to have been built in secret by young men in the Chabad community. While some supporters cite an "expansion" plan envisioned by the former head of the movement, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, others view it as a rogue act of vandalism. The incident has led to arrests and charges, with Chabad leaders denouncing the sensationalism and errors in the media that have fueled antisemitic conspiracy theories.

via The Associated Press|

#antisemitism #chabad-lubavitch-world-headquarters #conspiracy-theories

world-news2 years ago•2 min saved

"Underground Scandal: New York Synagogue Tunnel Unearths Arrests and Instability"

New York building officials have issued emergency work orders to stabilize a historic synagogue and its neighboring structures after an illicit underground tunnel was discovered, leading to partial vacate orders for safety reasons. The tunnel, unauthorized and unpermitted, was found to be 60ft-long, 8ft-wide, and 5ft-high, extending under several buildings in the vicinity of the Chabad Lubavitch movement's global headquarters. The tunnel's creation, condemned as vandalism by Chabad representatives, has caused structural issues in adjacent buildings, prompting enforcement actions against the property owners.

via The Guardian US|

#building-stabilization #chabad-lubavitch #new-york

city-infrastructure2 years ago•2 min saved

"NYC Synagogue Tunnel Unearths Arrests and Conspiracy Theories"

New York City issues emergency work orders to stabilize a historic synagogue and neighboring buildings after the discovery of a 60-foot illicit underground tunnel, leading to vacate orders and enforcement actions against property owners for illegal work. The tunnel, unauthorized and lacking city approval, has caused structural issues in adjacent buildings, prompting partial and full vacate orders for safety reasons. The Chabad Lubavitch movement, deeply revered and visited by thousands annually, condemned the tunnel as a rogue act of vandalism, while supporters claimed it was part of a long-envisioned expansion plan.

via NBC News|

#building-stabilization #chabad-lubavitch #city-infrastructure