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New Haven Menorah Lighting Marks 50 Years of Yeshiva
Hundreds of men, women, and children gathered in New Haven for the annual menorah lighting and parade organized by the talmidim hashluchim, marking 50 years since the Rebbe sent the first shluchim to the city in 5736.
Stamford Hill Community Celebrated at Lubavitch House
Despite heavy rain throughout the day, hundreds from the Stamford Hill community came together for a joyous public menorah lighting at Lubavitch House, featuring music, dancing, and a spectacular fire show.
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The matzeiva was put up for shliach Rabbi Eli Schlanger HYD, who “sanctified the Name of Heaven and the Name of Lubavitch in his life and death, murdered al kiddush Hashem while standing at his post, as he was busy putting on tefillin at a public menorah lighting for the masses.”
North Crown Heights Inspired by Rabbi Nosson Gurary
Nittel Nacht: What to Do, and What Not to Do
Tonight, the eve of December 25th is Nittel Nacht, observed by not learning Torah. Where does the name 'Nittel' come from, and what are some of the customs of the night?
Aguch to Hold Hey Teves Farbrengen in Crown Heights
In honor of the auspicious day of Hei Teves, celebrating the redemption of the seforim -'Didan DehaSeforim Notzach,' Agudas Chassidei Chabad-Lubavitch will be holding a Seudas Yom Tov and Farbrengen this Thursday, 5 Teves, at Beis Rivka Lefferts.
World’s Largest Menorah Shined Brighter Than Ever
6-Foot Sushi Menorah Enjoyed by 150 Guests
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Toppler of Chernihiv Menorah Left a Vile Antisemitic Note
Having been installed after difficult negotiations with local officials, the menorah in Chernihiv, Ukraine was toppled on Monday morning. A sign containing curses and slurs against Jews was left behind.
20,000 Reclaim Bondi Beach with Defiant Spirit
On the last night of Chanukah, 20,000 people gathered at Bondi Beach, the same place where, just one week earlier, a brutal terror attack claimed the lives of 15 people and left more than 40 wounded, to remember the victims, light the menorah, and display their Jewish pride.
Lubavitch Manchester Hosts Spectacular Menorah Lightings
Over 1,500 participated in two menorah lightings in Manchester including words of inspiration by Rabbi Daniel Walker of the Heaton Park Shul, the target of a terror attack this past Yom Kippur.
Monsey Achdus Farbrengen Persisted Into the Wee Morning Hours
Hundreds of Anash families from across Rockland County came together to celebrate Yud Tes Kislev with a grand farbrengen and a full fleishig meal. Shliach Rabbi Lazer Gurkov farbrenged for hours, inspiring attendees to take on hachlotos tovos, while a mivtzoim table encouraged sharing menorahs throughout Chanukah.
Irish Jews Stand Proud at Dublin’s Herzog Park
Hundreds gathered in Dublin’s Herzog Park on the second night of Chanukah, to watch shliach Rabbi Zalman Lent kindle a large public menorah, lighting up the winter night in a defiant show of Jewish pride.
Live: Project Chana Woman’s Power Hour
Join at 8:30 PM: Project Chana Woman’s Power Hour featuring Rabbi Yosef Braun on Shabbos Davening, Rabbi Tuvia Kasimov on Taharas Hamishpacha, and Rabbi Nissan Zibell on Kosher eggs.
NYC Comptroller Lights Menorah at Chabad of Marine Park
More than 1,000 attendees gathered on Chanukah at Marine Park as Manhattan Borough President and incoming New York City Comptroller Mark Levine lit the Menorah and put on tefillin with Shliach Rabbi Levy Hendel.
New Chabad House at Bondi Beach Massacre Site
A new Chabad House has opened and will operate permanently at the site of the Sydney massacre. It will be called “Ohel Eli v’Yaakov” after the Chabad Shluchim murdered in the attack, Rabbi Eli Schlanger and Rabbi Yaakov Levitan Hy”d.
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The matzeiva was put up for shliach Rabbi Eli Schlanger HYD, who “sanctified the Name of Heaven and the Name of Lubavitch in his life and death, murdered al kiddush Hashem while standing at his post, as he was busy putting on tefillin at a public menorah lighting for the masses.”
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Historic: The Rebbe’s Appeal to President Eisenhower After 1956 Massacre
In a historic discovery, a telegram by the Rebbe to President Dwight D. Eisenhower five days after the 1956 terrorist attack in Kfar Chabad has been unearthed. The message is especially poignant today.
News
Niagara Falls USA Glows for Chanukah
One of the world’s most iconic natural wonders, Niagara Falls was illuminated in brilliant blue in honor of Chanukah, transforming the cascading waters into a symbol of Jewish pride, resilience, and light overcoming darkness.
Torah
When Hashem Broke All The Rules
Gifting My Workers ‘Seasonal Gifts’?
Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas, including lighting menorah at the Ohel, gifting 'seasonal gifts,' made a bracha on milchigs while fleishig, and toiveled with a sticker.
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.
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.
Inspiration
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.
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Eight Years Later, Rubashkin Recounts His Path to Freedom
In this raw conversation, Reb Sholom Mordechai Rubashkin takes us inside the moments that changed his life forever: hearing the sentence, choosing emunah over despair, surviving years behind bars, and holding on when there was no visible way out.
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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.
