After being trapped behind the iron curtain for decades, R’ Dovid Okunov came to the Rebbe and shared how they had learned Likuttei Sichos. When asked if they removed the title page with the Rebbe’s name, Reb Dovid’s answer made the Rebbe smile.
War Day 68: Red Cross Refuses to Help, US Pressuring Israel
70 Hamas terrorists surrender to IDF troops in Northern Gaza
War Summary, Day Sixty Eight: IDF announced the completion of a 60-hour counter-terrorism operation in Jenin; US officials are sparring with Israelis over who will rule Gaza on “the day after”.
ArtScroll’s Hey Teves Anash Grand Sefarim Sale!
Hey Teves is a special time for buying books and sefarim, and ArtScroll is proud to present special offers for readers of Anash.org.
This Anash Magazine Is One for the Books
Special Anash Magazine for Hey Teves: Explore the world of Chabad seforim, with interviews with an author, publisher, and vendor, plus a unique look at the Rebbe‘s contributions to Rabbi Adin Even-Israel‘s works.
Shliach Relights Menorah Days After Aggressive Extinguishing
Poland Shliach Rabbi Shalom Ber Stambler held a second lighting in the Polish Parliament on Thursday night after an anti-Semitic parliamentarian extinguished the Menorah after lighting it on Tuesday.
Our Communities
Newly-Elected Mayor Honored With Kindling Miami Beach Menorah
Photos: Menachem Williams
500 People showed up at Miami’s Chanukah Wonderland to light an ice menorah, eat a colorful donut tower, and decorate a live graffiti wall.
Rabbi Shea Hecht Lights 8th Candle in the Rebbe’s Room
The eighth, and final menorah lighting for 5784 was held in the Rebbe’s room in 770 following mincha, with a small crowd in attendance. Lighting the menorah was Rabbi Shea Hecht of NCFJE.
Menorah Lighting and Prayer Held at the Ohio Senate
Rabbi Gershon Avtzon led a prayer and then lit the Menorah at the Ohio State Senate.
CKids Students Send Joy to Displaced Israeli Children
Students at hundreds of Chabad Hebrew Schools raise thousands to send toys to Israeli children in distress as part of CKids’ Chanukah GiftAThon.
Eighth Chanukah Candle Lit in 770
Photos: Dovber Hechtman/Anash.org
The main zal of 770 was packed for the lighting of the final Chanukah candle of 5784, led by Rabbi Shimon Rivkin, and followed by a hearty rendition of Haneiros Halalu.
Government Officials Celebrate Chanukah in Smolensk, Russia
The mayor, deputy mayor and representatives of the local and district government participated in lighting the first candle of Chanukah in the Jewish community center of Smolensk, Russia.
Chanukah Rally in 770 Connects With Children Around the World
Photos: Dovber Hechtman/Anash.org
Hundreds of children gathered in 770 on Wednesday for a grand Chanukah rally, which connected with shluchim and children around the world. It concluded with the lighting of the iconic menorah.
Melbourne’s Menorah Convoy Doubles Previous Years
Photos: Zekey Schuller
A grand Chanuka parade menorah lighting took place this past Sunday in Melbourne, Australia arranged the shluchim to Yeshiva Gedola.
VIPs Light Golders Green’s Iconic 30-Foot Menorah
Over 2,000 people attended the giant Menorah lighting at Golders Green Station in London on Sunday night. Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis, local Mayor and MPs were among the guests.
Mrs. Tzivia (Sybelle) Trigoboff, 91, AH
Mrs. Tzivia (Sybelle) Trigoboff, mother of Mrs. Hinda Leah Sharfstein of Crown Heights, passed away on Wednesday, Rosh Chodesh Teves. Levaya will pass 770 on Friday morning.
Remsen Village Holds Community Chanuka Celebration
Lubavitch of Remsen Village held a grand community Chanuka celebration and Menorah lighting complete with a lavish party, live music, and children’s entertainment.
Today: JCM to Hold ‘Chanukah on the Parkway’ Celebration
The Jewish Children’s Museum invites the Crown Heights community to “Chanukah on the Parkway,” an extraordinary evening Thursday, 2nd of Teves, December 14, from 5:00 to 6:00 PM.
L’Chaim: Cohen – Lew
The L’Chaim of Yitzchak Cohen of Emanuel, EY and Chana Lew of Crown Heights, took place Wednesday night at FREE Hall.
Oholei Torah Staff and Families Delight in ‘Latkes Evening’
Photos: Mendy Dahan/Anash.org
In celebration of Chanukah and its profound connection to Chinuch, Oholei Torah hosted its annual “Latkes Ovent” on the sixth night of Chanukah, treating the entire school’s staff and their families to a festive gathering.
War Day 68: 9 Soldier Killed in Ambush, Ashdod Supermarket Hit
War Summary, Day Sixty Eight: Nine soldiers were killed in a devastating ambush inside a residential building in Shejaiya, an Ashdod supermarket was hit by shrapnel and experienced extensive damage, and Jenin operations continue with search and arrests.
Unprecedented: 304,805 Torah Letters Sold Since Onset of War
Hundreds of thousands of Torah letters were purchased by Yidden around the world for the safety of Eretz Yisroel. Watch some of the amazing miracles that happened as a result.
250 Gather For Mega Menorah Lighting at Chabad of Clearwater
Photos: Douglas R. Clifford
Over 250 men, women, and children gathered at the menorah lighting held by Rabbi Levi Hodakov of Chabad of Clearwater.
12 Cities, 12 Tragedies, 12 Victories: Light Overcame Darkness
Watch: From Italy to Portugal, from Spain to Ukraine, and from Eretz Yisroel to 770, 12 shluchim display how the very places were Yidden were once attacked are now spreading the light of Chanukah.