A special video presentation at the Chanukah rally in 770 highlighted how Yidden transformed darkness to light in the same locations where they were persecuted.
Parents Kvell At Ohr Menachem ‘Nachas Event’
A special Chanukah event for students of Ohr Menachem in Crown Heights, and their parents gave each student the opportunity to shine, and each parent the chance to enjoy pure nachas.
Menorahs Brighten “Little Odessa” for the 40th Year
Over Chanukah, F.R.E.E. of Brighton Beach held a grand Menorah lightings for the 40th consecutive year in Brighton Beach Brooklyn, known as “Little Odessa.”
Thursday: Chanukah Party Open To All Shluchim’s Children
The Shluchim Office invites all young Shluchim and Shluchos to join a grand Chanukah party full of fun, inspiration and entertainment taking place tomorrow.
Our History Will Never Be The Same
In honor of Hey Teves, Inside Chassidus is excited to announce the launch of its latest podcast, ‘Our History through Sichos’, hosted by Rabbi Yossi Paltiel.
Our Communities
Ukrainians See Message of Hope in Chanuka Miracle
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko took part in a public Menorah lighting ceremony on Independence Square in the center of Kyiv bringing the Chanuka miracle to the attention of thousand of Jews.
Young Professionals to Travel on Solidarity Mission to Israel
A solidarity trip to Israel organized by Chabad Young Professionals will see young Jewish professionals travel to Israel for a week to bring physical, spiritual, financial, and psychological support to the Israeli public who desperately need it.
Live: Grand Rally and Menorah Lighting From 770
Join Live at 2:15 PM ET: Hundreds of children will today gather in 770, joined by thousands more around the world, for a Tzivos Hashem Chanuka rally, highlighting the Maccabees of our day and age: The soldiers in Hashem’s army.
Chanuka Magazine Builds Community in Times of Darkness
This Chanukah, the highly anticipated CKids Tzivos Hashem Chanukah magazine found its way into the hands of 15,000 Jewish children worldwide, empowering them in these challenging times with a feeling of connection that transcends language and location.
Mayor Adams Demands Hostage Release at Chanuka Party
New York City Mayor Eric Adams hosted Jewish community leaders for a Chanuka celebration at Gracie Mansion on Tuesday night, including family members of Israelis held hostage by Hamas, since October 7th.
L’Chaim: Yaroslavsky – Cherniak
The L’Chaim of Michael Tzion Yaroslavsky of Vancouver, Canada and Miriam Cherniak of Dnipro, Ukraine took place at FREE Hall.
Expanded ‘2MinSicha’ Accommodates More Users
A broadcast which presents 2 minute excerpts from Likkutei Sichos has doubled over as the first chat has maxed out to capacity.
War Day 67: 2 Killed While Rescuing Hostages Bodies; Tunnel Warfare
War Summary, Day Sixty Seven: Two soldiers were killed during an operation to rescue the bodies of two hostages, battles continue deep down in the underground tunnels, Israeli ambassador tells UN to call Sinwar if they want to discuss a ceasefire.
Son of Soldier Killed in Gaza Sings Father’s Song at Farbrengen
Be’eri Hershkovitz joined the Flatbush community for a Yud Tes Kislev Farbrengen, and sang a song his father composed before he was killed in Gaza.
Rabbi Mendel Kaplan: “What Hei Teves Means To Us”
Hey Teves was a personal attack against the Rebbe. Find out how that pertains to you in this fascinating segment by Rabbi Mendel Kaplan.
Despite Fears, Shluchim Experiencing Unprecedented Participation
Thousands of young Jewish families are showing up to Chanukah events held by CKid chapters across the globe, spurred on by a rising sense of Jewish pride and thirst to learn about and connect to Yiddishkeit.
Private Archive Uncovers Chanukah Letter From the Rebbe
Watch: Dayan Levi Raskin of London explains a newly uncovered letter of the Rebbe, which deals with women saying Hallel on Chanukah. The letter was found in the archives of Rabbi Meyer Harlig and published by his son.
Deriving Enjoyment from Holiday Displays?
Anash.org feature: Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas including enjoying holiday displays, bracha on orange juice with pulp, Tehillim during Psukei deZimra, and having a goy bring sleeping children home on Shabbos.
Menorah Rekindled After Extremist Polish MP Extinguishes It
Despite the best, and somewhat ludicrous, efforts of an extreme nationalist politician, the light of the Chanukah menorah continues to burn bright in Warsaw, Poland.
Fathers and Sons Join Together in Moscow for Chanukah Celebration
Moscow’s Avos Ubanim program, which unites fathers and sons to learn together every week, held their annual Chanukah event in the Marina Roscha center, with the participation of Chief Rabbi Berel Lazar.
Some Families Need More Than Just Chocolate Coins
This Chanukah, as we gather to celebrate with our families, we need to remember that not everyone is worrying about what to serve. Instead, some of our neighbors are concerned about something much more basic: having enough to pay for groceries.
The Strange Forest Lights – A Fascinating Chanukah Story
Master storyteller Rabbi Sholem Perl will take you into the deep Russian forest with Reb Pesachya from Kherson, and witness what happened when his life was threatened…
Major Menorah Lightings Held at Yerushalayim Landmarks
Despite the ongoing war in Gaza, three major Chanuka Menorah lightings were held this week at major landmarks in the holy city of Yerushalayim.
Chanuka Celebration Held for Anshei Moshe Community
The Anshei Moshe community in Northern Crown Heights held a grand Chanuka bash on the fifth night with exciting entertainment and prizes for children of all ages.