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Non-Jewish Owners Close Crown Heights Laundry on Shabbat to Respect Hasidic Neighbors
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First reported by Behadrei Haredim · 2 days ago
What happened
A laundry in Crown Heights, previously the only store open on Shabbat, is closing on the Sabbath under new non-Jewish owners out of respect for Hasidic neighbors, completing full Shabbat observance on Kingston Avenue.
- 01A Crown Heights laundry, long open on Shabbat, will now close on the Jewish Sabbath.
- 02New non-Jewish immigrant owners made the decision to respect Hasidic neighbors' lifestyle.
- 03This change fulfills a historic goal of 100% Shabbat observance among local businesses.
- 04The laundry was the only store open on Shabbat on Kingston Avenue, the main shopping street.
- 05The move reflects the cultural and religious character of the Crown Heights Hasidic community.
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