“Tunnels Under 770”: What Actually Happened?
In recent days, the most talked about event among Anash is “a tunnel that was discovered under 770”. With the backdrop of the current war in Gaza, the rumor about the tunnels under Beis Chayeinu, went viral. So what actually happened? Chabadinfo reporters spoke to a number of Askanim and those in the know to put together things in order • Full Story
By Chabadinfo Reporters
In recent days, the most talked about event among Anash is “a tunnel that was discovered under 770”. With the backdrop of the current war in Gaza and the unending talk about Gaza’s tunnels, the rumor about the tunnels under Beis Chayeinu, and with different versions of events. Jokes began to appear on the one hand, and accusations and slanders on the other.
So what actually happened? Chabadinfo reporters spoke to a number of Askanim and those in the know to put together things in order:
Several weeks ago, the Gabbaim of Beis Chayeinu learned about excavations under the nearby building, which is adjacent to the large Zal of 770 – the old Kollel and Mikvah building on the corner of Union Street, which is owned by the Guarary family. To clarify: this building is not owned by 770 and is not managed by the Gabbaim.
After the excavation came to light the Gabaim responsibly carried out a series of actions: First, they called in a structural engineer to check whether there was any damage to the building of 770, and at the same time they informed the property owners about this. Second, as a precaution, the Kingston Ave. Ezras Noshim has been closed, as the excavation is below this area. Despite this, the excavations at the site continued, and when there was no choice left, security guards were brought in to put an end to it.
Despite the rumor mill, it is not an excavation from the time of the COVID-19 pandemic, but rather more recent. These are several irresponsible individuals, who decided on their own—and without consulting or getting permission from anyone—that they are “expanding 770”, by entering from the old Union Street mikvah, and breaking the wall that separates it from the area below the Kingston Ave. Ezras Noshim. Unfortunately, the promiscuous “expansion” work has meanwhile caused Beis Chayeinu to be smaller, with the Kingston Ave. Ezras Noshim was closed, and in addition, the new extension that serves the temimim during the week was closed.
It has beeb confirmed to Chabadinfo that the excavation does not pose a danger to the Building of 770, offices of 788, the large Zal, or other parts of the building.
The Gabbaim are awaiting the Results of the engineer’s test to reopen the Ezras Noshim on Kingston Ave.
In the days when the security of Yidden is in danger and the need for Ahavas Yisroel and unity is greater, it is a shame that some spread Loshan Hara and slander and take advantage of this to settle an opinion and create machlokes.
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TLDR: The tunnels are not from the era of the Covid-19 pandemic but rather more recently; There is no any immediate danger to 770 and 788 buildings; The Gabbbaim are awaiting the results to reopen the Kingston Ave Ezras Noshim.
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This article is needed as unfortunately CrownHeights.info had been spreading Loshon Hora about this, one of the Rabbonim, and a big supporter of Lubavitch. B”H & Yasher Koach to balance out the fake news and creating a Kiddush Hashem & Kiddush Lubavitch instead!
Moshiach NOW!
Beautiful article and thank you for shedding light on the matter and giving an honest and proper reporting of the incident.
Thank you this is the only article I could find explaining the situation from the Chabad side and not something unverified.
thank you for the article. real instead of rumor. I’m glad no harm came to the young adult yeshiva students despite their irresponsible actions (the small minority of yeshiva students, most are very responsible) also they didn’t harm anyone else.