Live: Aguch to Host Global Kinus Hisorerus for Kedoshim
As the week of shiva concludes for shluchim Rabbi Eli Schlanger and Rabbi Yaakov Levitan, together with the other kedoshim Hy”d, Aguch and Merkos have announced a worldwide kinus hisorerus for Anash.
Barclays Center Menorah Lighting Honors Sydney Kedoshim
In the largest public Menorah celebrations in New York City, nearly 18,000 people at Barclays Center held a tribute to the murdered in Sunday’s terrorist attack at a Bondi Beach Chanukah celebration.
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World-renowned posek Harav Asher Weiss received a sefer – a collection of the Rebbe’s sichos on Chanukah – from Harav Yosef Braun, Crown Heights Rov and member of the Beis Din at Chabad AIR in JFK International Airport.
Over 1,000 Bochurim Unite for Hachlata for Sydney Wounded
In a Surprising Move, Australian Government Launches Mitzvah Campaign
Chabad Rabbis Rekindle the Extinguished Lights at Bondi Beach
Nurse Who Helps Injured Bochur Light Menorah Gets Bar Mitzvah
Ohio Governor Celebrates Chanukah with Cincinnati Rosh Yeshiva
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Adjusting the Hanochas Tefillin Date?
Ask the Rov: Can I adjust the date of hanochas tefillin according to our schedule? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.
1,000 from Single Parent Homes Enjoy Chanukah Extravaganza
Almost a thousand single parents and their children from across the Tri-State area gathered at Nickelodeon Park in the American Dream Mall on the fifth night of Chanukah for My Extended Family’s Chanukah Extravaganza.
Photos: Chanukah Light in the Holy City
Celebrating Chanukah in Yerushalayim, street photographer Sara Heiney captured the atmosphere in the holy city, as residents, young and old, lit the menorah at their homes.
‘Tzama’ Sums Up Extraordinary Week of Chassidus
More than 100,000 participants filled Jerusalem’s Binyanei HaUma over eight days as Tzama 5786 marked 19 Kislev with music, farbrengens, learning, and inspiration, showcasing the enduring thirst of the Jewish soul for Chassidus and connection.
He Hosted the Alter Rebbe, But Got Lost in Davening
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.
8 Chanukah Treasures from the Rebbe’s Library
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.
‘Chanukah in the City’ Held at Sydney Town Hall
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.
Amid Shelling, Chanukah in Kharkiv Lights Up the Dark
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.
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World-renowned posek Harav Asher Weiss received a sefer – a collection of the Rebbe’s sichos on Chanukah – from Harav Yosef Braun, Crown Heights Rov and member of the Beis Din at Chabad AIR in JFK International Airport.
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From Latvia to London: Farbrenging with the Legendary R. Itche Masmid
10 Kislev marks the 84th yartzeit of the legendary chasid R. Itche Masmid. 'From the Margins of Chabad History' presents a series of contemporary newspaper articles that give us a glimpse into his remarkable personality and dedicated work.
South Florida Motorcade Shines Light Across Two Counties
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.
Knocked over a Bottle of Wine in a Shop?
Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas, including boiling water from a parev kettle into a meaty cholent, gluten-free dough for challa, and knocked over a bottle of wine in a shop.
Lighting with an Electric Menorah?
Ask the Rov: If someone cannot light a flame menorah, should they light an electric menorah? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.
Day-To-Day Guide Released for Chanukah 5786
Read and Download: A new booklet of the Day-to-Day Halachic Guide by Rabbi Yosef Braun has been released, containing detailed instructions on the halachos and minhagim for Chanukah 5786.
Breaking Apart Chopsticks on Shabbos?
Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas, including mistakenly said Retzei during the week, taking down mezuzos affixed as a chumra, instant soup powder on Shabbos, and mezuzah taken down by a worker.
Alter Rebbe’s Ksav: Is It Reliable?
Ask the Rov: What is the history and significance of the Alter Rebbe’s ksav? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.
Live: Halachos of Chanukah with Rabbi Braun
Let Others Be Medical Doctors
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.”
Chassidus, Psychology, and Staying Anchored in Today’s World
In a recent podcast interview, Rabbi Michoel Gourarie, discusses the question many people struggle with today: What does it mean to live a Chassidishe life in a psychological, self-focused world, without turning Chassidus into psychology or into another form of self-help?
Girls Bring the Light of Chanukah to Seniors
Girls’ Winter Camp Concludes on a High
From Morocco to Venezuela, girls from around the world joined together in Lake Worth, Florida, for a once-a-year opportunity to connect, have fun, and grow in an inspiring camp atmosphere.