One of the early Chassidim of the Alter Rebbe, R. Yaakov of Shklov was a businessman known for his yiras Shamayim and avodas hatefilah. He once got so absorbed in davening while the Alter Rebbe said a maamar in his home.

A glimpse at some of the priceless books, manuscripts and Judaic items housed in the Rebbe’s library in New York. 8 treasures in honor of the 8 nights of Chanukah.

Hundreds gathered at Sydney Town Hall for Chanukah in the City, a powerful and deeply moving celebration of Jewish resilience, unity, and light during one of the most challenging moments facing the Sydney Jewish community in recent memory. Relocated from Martin Place due to heightened security concerns, the 40th annual Giant Menorah lighting proceeded with dignity and care, delivering a clear message: even in the face of fear and tragedy, the light of Chanukah will not be extinguished.

Despite Russian bombing, Kharkiv marked Chanukah with a menorah parade and public menorah lightings. From the streets and subway to the shul and the frontlines, the light of Chanukah shone as a powerful response to darkness, unity, and tragedy.

More than 50 menorah topped vehicles paraded across Broward and Palm Beach counties on the fourth night of Chanukah, escorted by Florida State Police in a powerful display of Jewish pride, unity, and light in response to recent antisemitic violence.

Chanukah-themed games highlighted a carnival at YTTL Montreal, as boys enjoyed blindfolded menorah lighting, jug of oil search, dreidel marathons, digging for gelt, and knocking down the Yevanim.

Mothers of Oholei Torah visited the Cheder classrooms to make personalized menorah matchboxes together with the young talmidim, adding a hands on start to the upcoming Yom Tov.

A popular campus rabbi wrestled with the choice to become a medical doctor, and he brought his question to the Rebbe. The Rebbe reframed the question and highlighted his calling as a “spiritual doctor.”