Families of three MDA volunteers who were murdered in Beeri on Simchas Torah lit the fourth Candle of Chanuka at the Kosel. They were joined by Ambassador Jack Lew.
Talent Shines at Oholei Torah’s Menorah Expo
The creativity and skills of Oholei Torah’s elementary school shined as they designed, crafted, and built their projects for the annual Menorah Contest. A group of judges voted on the top Menorahs from each grade.
Mrs. Judy Zisman, AH
Mrs. Judy Zisman a beloved mother and grandmother from Surfside, Florida passed away on Sunday, 27 Kislev, 5784.
Menorah Flame Illuminates ‘City of Lights’
300 cars joined a car menorah parade through the streets of Paris on Motzei Shabbos, bringing the light and joy of Chanuka to thousands of Jew in the ‘City of Lights’.
L’Chaim: Gansburg – Hertzel
The L’Chaim of Yossi Gansburg and Sara Rochel Hertzel, both of Crown Heights took place Wednesday night at Rubashkin’s.
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War Day 64: Hostage Rescue Fails, US Blocks Anti-Israel UN Resolution
War Summary, Day Sixty Four: Seven IDF soldiers killed, bringing total up to 96 hy”d. Freed hostages describe terror of their ordeal, Hamas terrorists begin surrendering en masse.
World’s Largest Menorah Parade Heads Out From 770
Hundreds of cars and over a dozen tanks, making for the world’s largest Menorah Parade, headed out from Crown Heights on Motzei Shabbos to spread the message of Chanukah on the streets of Brooklyn and Manhattan.
Cars, Tanks Gear Up To “Conquer” NYC With Light
Over 300 cars, joined by over a dozen Mitzvah Tanks, geared up with car top menorahs, mivtzoim kits and lively music to spread the light of Chanukah on the streets of NYC at the annual Menorah Parade.
Short Fiction: Uproar Over Chalukas Hashas
The suddenness of it all, along with the question that sounded more like an accusation, frightened R. Moshe Shimon who had been facing the wall. Hands trembling, R. Moshe Shimon lost his grip, dropped the case, and the glass shattered to pieces over the floor. Short fiction by Reb Shieh Lipkin a”h.
Languishing in Prison, He Went Beyond Himself
Article by Rabbi Mordechai Lipskier: At this point in his life, Yosef had already experienced enough hardship, disappointment, and stress to make him angry at the world. Yet, he still wanted to be helpful. We each have the power to be a Yosef.
He Soaked the Tanya with His Tears and Passed Away
At first a successful businessman, after losing his fortune R. Avremke Zhebiner became a respected chassidishe rov. Known for being R. Groinem‘s mashpia, he didn’t leave this world before tearfully parting with the Tanya.
Erev Shabbos Chanukah Around Crown Heights
The streets and shops of Crown Heights were full on Friday as residents and guests prepared for Shabbos Parshas Vayeshev – Shabbos Chanukah – Shabbos Mevorchim Teves.
Public Menorah Lighting Dispels Darkness at SUNY Downstate
The Crown Heights Jewish community came out in large numbers after Hamas supporters on campus organized an antisemitic panel on “Medical Catastrophe in Gaza”, to coincide with the menorah lighting.
Menorah Lighting and Bash for Darchei Menachem Families
Students, families, staff, and friends joined the Darchei Menachem Menorah lighting and Chanuka bash with donuts, dancing and Chanuka Gelt for all.
Cincinnati City Leaders Welcome Chanuka
City Hall of Cincinnati hosted the annual Menorah lighting with Mayor Aftab Puravel, Vice Mayor Jan-Michele Kearney and members of City Council.
East Flatbush Community Celebrates Chanuka Party
Residents of Southern Crown Heights gathered on Thursday evening for a grand community Chanuka party and Menorah celebration complete with music and a ventriloquist show.
Download and Print: Anash.org Magazine for Shabbos Chanukah
In this week’s Anash Magazine, you’ll read a newly published English letter by the Rebbe, a story about mesiras nefesh for chinuch, and a discussion about a multi-level menorah. Download here and print.
First Ever Menorah Parade in Marine Park
For the very first time, dozens of cars topped with brightly lit LED Menorahs paraded the local streets of Marine Park (Brooklyn), bringing the light and joy of Chanukah to every part of the neighborhood.
Wedding: Konikov – Danow
The wedding of Mendy Konikov of Orlando, Florida and Sheina Danow of Leeds, England took place at the Razag Ballroom.
“If You Believe In My Bracha, Then Trust Me”
When a visitor insisted on receiving from Chanukah gelt given especially to those who went on mivtzoim, the Rebbe explained that he should “trust the Rebbe” that the bracha did not depend on getting the gelt.
American 770 Bochurim Were Busy Over Yud Tes Kislev Weekend
A host of shiurim, farbrengens and seudas were on the schedule of the American bochurim learning in 770 over the weekend of Yud Tes Kislev.
War Day 62: Two Senior Hamas Killed, Israeli Killed By Hezbollah
War Summary, Day 62: As the world lit Chanukah candle number one, the IDF continued with its war goals, killing two senior members of Hamas and arresting dozens of terrorists; an Israeli farmer in the north was killed by Hezbollah anti-tank fire.
Fear No More: Social Media Igniting Jewish Pride This Chanukah
Shluchim worldwide invite thousands to share Menorah Selfies with Merkos 302’s #LightForIsrael initiative.
L’Chaim: Bernstein – Kaplan
The L’Chaim of Yisrolik Bernstein of Richmond Hill, Ontario and Mushka Kaplan of Wallingford, CT took place on Wednesday night at Lubavitcher Yeshiva.
Historic First: German Chancellor Lit Menorah at Brandenburg Gate
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz helped light Berlin’s public Chanukah menorah at the Brandenburg Gate on Thursday evening. This marked the first time in history that a German chancellor attended a public-menorah lighting ceremony.