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.
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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.
100,000 IDF Soldiers Receive Gift of Rebbe’s Encouragement and Smile
In a new initiative by four couples, the Rebbe’s uplifting smile and his words of encouragement are being delivered directly to tens of thousands of IDF soldiers, with the added impact of a video component.
“Yes, I’m Jewish!” The Story of One Neshama
One more set of Shabbos candles changes hands. One more neshama, ignited, burns strong and fast. This story is just one of many that Ufaratzta groups have experienced in the past six weeks.
Shliach Appointed Head of Rabbinical Association of Australasia
Rabbi Nochum Schapiro of Chabad North Shore in Sydney, has been appointed the new President of the Rabbinical Association of Australasia, representing the Rabbinate to Government bodies, and the media.
Six Public Menorah Lightings Held in North Crown Heights
The Northern part of Crown Heights got together this Chanuka with 6 Public Menorah Lightings attended by hundreds of parents and children.
Rebbe’s Car Replica Leads Way on Baltimore Menorah Parade
Close to 100 Menorah-topped cars and Police vehicles paraded through Northwest Baltimore and Baltimore County, spreading the light and joy of Chanuka. Hundreds of residents came out to watch the parade pass by.
L’Chaim: Kudan – Cunin
The L’Chaim of Chaim Kudan of Albany, NY and Bassi Cunin of Reno, Nevada was held Tuesday night at Ulam Chana.
Rabbi Avraham Ber Blesofsky, 81, AH
Rabbi Avraham Ber Blesofsky, one of the first shluchim to Miami who moved to Melbourne where he served as a mechanech, passed away on Wednesday, 8 Teves, 5784.
War Day 75: IDF Takes Full Control of Jabaliya, 3 Soldiers Killed
War Summary, Day Seventy Five: The Isreali Defense Force took complete control of the city of Jabaliya, three IDF soldiers were killed, almost 3,000 Israelis were significantly wounded since the start of the war.
Nigri Online School Students Empowered To Spread Light
The Nigri Jewish Online School launched their annual #SpreadTheLight campaign, for their students to find friends and neighbors to share menorahs with.
Release Time Bochurim Visit Over 400 Families On Chanukah
In celebration of Chanukah, the Released Time Program under the NCFJE embarked on an uplifting journey lifting the spirits of public school children’s families across New York.
L’Chaim: Kollin – Myers
The L’Chaim of Gavriel Shalom Kollin of Los Angeles, CA and Tova Raizel Myers of Clark’s Summit, PA took place on Monday night in FREE.
Antwerp Mashpia Draws Large Crowd in London
A large crowd from the wider chassidishe community of London participated in a unique fabrengen with Reb Shie Rabinovitch, mashgiach and mashpia in the Yeshiva of Antwerp, lasting until four in the morning.
Celebrating A Son’s Wedding With Another Son Held Hostage
Watch: Rabbi Doron Perez tells how joy and pain collided at his son Yonatan’s wedding in a new interview with JLI YouTube.
Coconut Water: What Bracha Do I Make?
Anash.org feature: Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas including the bracha on coconut water, articulating HaShem’s name by a goy, dripping urn on Shabbos, and menorah in prison.