Overview
- The NYPD has set up a frozen zone around the Ohel in Cambria Heights that restricts vehicle access and sharply limits parking near the site.
- Ohel organizers published maps and visitor instructions that show separate men's and women's entrances, temporary pathways, and tents for writing and refreshments.
- Attendees are being strongly urged to use the Bus to Ohel shuttle service because road closures and scarce parking will make driving impractical.
- On-site staff, security personnel and NYPD officers are directing pedestrian flow and visitors are asked to follow their instructions and allow extra travel time.
- Gimmel Tammuz is the annual yahrzeit for Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson and the current measures reflect the crowd-management steps used in previous years to keep the large turnout orderly.