In this week’s Anash Magazine, you’ll read about one man’s project to bring thousands to the Ohel, the Rebbe’s siddur, and the mistake of the Gaza fence. Download here and print.
War Day 77: IDF Gets Full Control of Shejaiya, Hamas Rockets Resume
War Summary, Day Seventy Seven: The IDF announced that the 36th Division has taken full “operational control” of the Shejaiya neighborhood in Gaza City, After 40 hours of quiet Hamas resumes their rocket attack, and in the north enemy drones are intercepted as far in as Tzfas.
L’Chaim: Manssouri – Brook
The L’Chaim of Menachem Manssouri of Los Angeles, CA and Mushkie Brook of Hollywood, FL took place at The Arches in Crown Heights.
Camp Emunah To Expand Into 106-Acre Neighboring Lot
In an exciting new development, Camp Emunah entered an agreement to acquire and expand into its neighboring lot to add another 106 acres of beautiful grounds to its camp experience.
When the Teacher (Rov) and Student (Musician) Sang Together
Anash.org exclusive: A rare recording captured teacher Rabbi Kalman Marlow (later rov of Crown Heights) and student R’ Eli Lipsker (later a famed musician) singing Chabad niggunim and Russian songs together in 1959.
Our Communities
Rubashkin Launches New Shiur at Annual Celebration of Miracle
This past Motzoi Shabbos thousands again gathered – in person and via broadcast – to mark the day of the miraculous salvation of R’ Sholom Mordechai Rubashkin on Zos Chanukah six years ago.
Chanukah Single Has Year-Round Message
Singer and Chazzan Leibel Hecht released a touching Chanukah single, “Burn Bright – A Letter to My Chanukah Candles,” which captures the strength and resilience of the Jewish people, reflected through the Chanukah candles.
Fifth Areivim Collection Raises Total to $2.65 Million
For the fifth time in just six months AreivimUSA is paying out to a Chabad family from that has lost a parent.
Rov Marks Yahrzeit With Unique Siyum
Harav Yosef Yeshaya Braun of the Crown Heights Badatz marked the yahrzeit of his father by davening for the omud, and with a siyum, as is customary. But the siyum he choose was a unique one.
$50 Subsidy On Chayenu Subscriptions Ends Today
In honor of Hey Teves, an anonymous donor is making a generous offer by gifting a $50 subsidy for each new Chayenu subscription. This limited-time promotion will only be valid until the 10th of Teves.
Winter Camp Kicks Off For Young Shluchim
100 young Shluchim from across the US and around the world converged on Glendale, CA for the MyShliach Tzeirei Hashluchim West Coast Winter Camp, strengthening their connection to their fellow Shluchim and joint mission.
Beis Din Publishes Guide for Fast Day and Nittel
Harav Yosef Braun of the Crown Heights Beis Din presents a day-to-day guide for nittel nacht and the fast of Asara B’Teves.
New Winter Overnight Camp Opens for Public School Kids
In time for the public school winter break at the end of December, Ckids Gan Israel Winter Camp was announced to give summer campers a mid-year Yiddishkeit boost and to welcome new boys as well.
Tonight: Emergency Gathering for Eretz Yisroel at 770
An emergency gathering will be held tonight at 770 Eastern Parkway regarding the dire situation in Eretz Yisroel, with Torah Tefila and Tzedaka.
The Transformative Power of Our Resilience
As the war in Israel carries on, day after day, with our brothers and sisters facing battle after battle – what should our response be? Providing remarkable perspective on how to deal with the hardships of galus, SIE is sharing a poignant sicha, which is particularly relevant with the approach of Asarah BeTeves.
Cars and Tanks Spread Chanuka Miracle in Pittsburgh
Dozens of cars took to the streets of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania for a grand menorah parade led by seven mitzva tanks, spreading light across the city.
L’Chaim: Wolosow – Einbinder
The L’Chaim of Abba Wolosow of Crown Heights and Rochel Einbinder of Tarzana, CA was held Wednesday night at Ulam Chana.
War Day 76: Israel Offers Ceasefire for Hostages, Hamas Rejects It
War Summary, Day Seventy Six: Israel offered Hamas a one-week truce in exchange for 40 hostages- Hamas declines the deal, Hamas fails to launch a single rocket today, and Netanyahu announces Israel won’t back down until every terrorist surrenders or is killed.
First Chanukah Mitzvah Tank Hits The Street in Melbourne Australia
For the first time ever, the Yidden of Melbourne experienced the joy of Chanukah with the lively music of a Mitzvah Tank parading their streets.
Chazan Yehoshua Danow, AH
Chazan Yehoshua Danow who served as chazan in various communities throughout Europe and spread the Rebbe’s message to many, passed away on Thursday. 2 Teves, 5784.
Three Glimpses Into Shlichus in Middle of Nowhere
Chabad of Las Cruces, New Mexico under the leadership of Rabbi Bery Schmukler, provides support and Yiddishkeit for the locals, tourists, and IDF trainees that work there.
L’Chaim: Dubrawsky – Kantor
The L’Chaim of Tzvi Dubrawsky of Dallas, TX and Miri Kantor of Westport, CT was held on Tuesday night at the JCM.
When the Rebbe “Interfered” With Rabbi Adin Even-Israel (Steinsaltz)
Much has been written about Rabbi Adin Even-Israel (Steinsaltz)‘s life and multifaceted scholarliness. In honor of Hey Teves, his son told Anash Magazine about another aspect of his life: His deep-seated connection to the Rebbe, and and the Rebbe’s involvement in his works.
New Music Video Thanks Teachers for Their Impact
In a new music video produced by Chasdei Lev titled “Rebbi, It’s All From You!” Benny Friedman highlights the impact teachers on have on their students’ Shabbos and beyond.
Exchanging Hostages for Terrorists?
Ask the Rov: Is it permissible to free hostages by releasing terrorists? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.
‘The Mikvah’ Will Have Extended Hours After Asarah B’Teves
‘The Mikvah’ of Crown Heights, announced extra hours for after the fast of Asarah B’Teves as a service for the Crown Heights community. Booking only in advance.