150 close friends and supporters of Chabad of Illinois gathered this month for an exclusive event benefiting the upcoming 18 thousand square foot replica of 770 that will house the headquarters of Chabad in the state.
This Chanukah: Keep Their Lights Shining
As Chanukah shines in Crown Heights, bringing its joy and light, there’s an urgent issue that needs our attention. In our own community, some families struggle with the basic cost of keeping their homes lit and warm.
Project Melukat Initiative Reaches New Milestone
Bochurim and anash who joined the newly launched Project Melukat have already complete 25% of Sefer Hama’amarim Melukat Chelek Beis.
Chassidus is as Meaningful as We Mean It
Often, we find that Chassidus hasn’t inspired us, or is not talking to us in our language. The reason, stipulates the author, is because there was no search. No ache. An article by Rabbi Yosef Klyne.
Frying Latkes, Doughnuts After Menorah Lighting
Ask the Rov: May a woman fry latkes or doughnuts after Menorah lighting? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.
Our Communities
New Initiative Brings Chanukah Light to Hospital Rooms
As Jews around the world celebrate Chanukah, more than 500 Shluchim in the Chabad On Call network are set to bring the light of the Yom Tov to those who need it most—like never before.
Kids From Around the Globe Join CKids Chanukah Frenzy
This year CKids has launched an exciting initiative for all children across all Hebrew Schools. Each day of Chanukah, kids around the world will nominate each other to add in the Mitzvos of Chanukah and acts of kindness.
Levaya Held For Mrs. Judy Zisman
The levaya of Mrs. Judy Zisman, a beloved mother and grandmother from Surfside, Florida, passed 770 on Sunday.
Chanukah Live: Paris – Yerushalayim – New York
Live at 2 PM ET: A live satellite link-up of menorah lightings will broadcast from three major cities on three continents. The program is based out of Paris, and will hook-up with menorah lightings by the Kosel in Yerushalayim and the Rebbe’s room in New York.
Hundreds of Vehicles Bring Chanuka Light to NYC
50 mitzvah tanks and hundreds of vehicles adorned with Chanuka menorahs, took over the streets of Brooklyn and Manhattan on Motzei Shabbos to spread the message of Chanuka, and distribute thousands of menorahs.
Families of Be’eri Victims Light Kosel Menorah
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.
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.