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.
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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.
Defense Chiefs Light Menorah with Shliach
Defense Minister Yoav Gallant lit the Chanuka candles at the IDF headquarters in Tel Aviv with shliach to the Israeli security forces, Rabbi Menachem Ofen.
Live: Where Should A Traveler Light Candles?
Join live at 12 PM: In honor of Chanuka, Kollel L’Rabbonei Chabad hosts in-depth halacha class on the Halachos pertaining to the yomtov by Rabbi Yaakov Goldstein.
Gelt and Farbrengen for Fifth Night of Chanuka
After spending hours on Chanuka mivtzoim, Bochurim returned to 770 for a farbrengen with the Yeshiva’s Hanhala and a Chanuka gelt distribution.
Wedding: Goldman – Wilhelm
The wedding of Mendel Goldman of Gainesville, FL, and Chayale Wilhelm of Crown Heights took place at Oholei Torah Ballroom.
War Day 66: Missile Hits Holon, Hamas Denies Mass Surrender
War Summary, Day Sixty Six: A missile is fired at Holon, moderately injuring one; a senior Hamas official says that the IDF claim of mass Hamas member surrender is false; seven Israeli soldiers killed in battle.
PA Senator John Fetterman Lights Menorah in Pittsburgh
Hundreds of Jews gathered at the annual Chanukah Festival hosted by Rabbi Yitzi Goldwasser of Chabad of Greenfield, Pennsylvania where U.S. senator John Fetterman lit the menorah’s shamesh on night number four.
Wedding: Schechter – Rubin
The wedding of Meir Schechter from Cedarhurst, NY and Chaya Rubin from Saratoga Springs/Monsey took place at Oholei Torah.
How Much Do You Know About the Chassidim of Samarkand?
While on a visit to Samarkand, Rabbi Velvl Butman photographed the Chabad section in the local Jewish cemetery, providing a window into a much vaunted period of time in Chabad history. What information can you add?
770 Dayanus Program Learns Business Applications of ‘Ribis’
The participants of 770’s Dayanus program joined a shiur covering numerous business applications of Hilchos Ribbis, delivered by Rosh Beis Din and head of The Halachic Documents Institute.