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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.”
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Farbrengens and Chess Games Dot 770 on Unusual Day
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‘A Movement on Trial’ Free for Hei Teves
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Hey Teves Energy Fills Crown Heights Seforim Tent
Hundreds of shoppers visited the new Seforim Tent outside 770 on the eve of Hey Teves, taking advantage of the steep discounts offered on a wide range of seforim and books.
How One Jew Changed the Date of Nittel for an Entire Country
For centuries, Ukraine followed the Julian calendar, marking Nittel Nacht on January 7th. In an ironic twist, Jewish President Zelenskyy moved the national holiday to December 25th to align with the rest of Europe, causing Ukrainian Jews to mark Nittel Nacht according to the Western calendar.
Over 100 Books by Rabbi Dalfin at Major Discount
Hey Teves Book Fair: An incredible sale of over 100 books by Rabbi Chaim Dalfin includes 50–70% off many titles. Don’t miss the chance to acquire high-quality Jewish books at unbeatable prices.
Derher Announces Rare Sale on New ‘Our Days’ Set
Hey Teves Book Fair: A Chassidisher Derher has announced their only sale of the year on the highly acclaimed Our Days set, offering Anash a powerful guide to the Chabad calendar at a significant discount.
Tonight: Hey Teves Experience for Men and Boys
The Hey Teves 5786 Experience will feature a fascinating presentation by Rabbi Shmuel Butler on the history of Tanya printings across the world, an exhibition of over 100 unique Tanyas, and a hands-on bookbinding session.
Landmark Mesivta Shas at Amazing Sale Price
Hey Teves Book Fair: The 136-volume Talmud Bavli Mesivta has transformed the experience of learning Gemara for thousands of learners worldwide. Now it’s on sale with free delivery in Crown Heights.
North Crown Heights Inspired by Rabbi Nosson Gurary
The Lincoln Place Shul and Beis Hamedrash in North Crown Heights hosted Rabbi Nosson Gurary, longtime shliach at the University at Buffalo and mashpia in Monsey, for an uplifting Yud Tes Kislev farbrengen.
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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
