Over Chanukah, Lubavitch Manchester arranged two vibrant Menorah lighting events featuring fireworks, live music, doughnuts, and prizes for every child in a lively festive atmosphere for all attendees.

Shluchim from across the Netherlands gathered in Eindhoven on Hey Teves for dynamic programs tailored for Shluchim, Shluchos, and Yalei Hashluchim. The event also welcomed Rabbi Pinny and Shternie Spiero as the newest Shluchim to Alkmaar, marking another milestone in the expansion of the Rebbe’s mission in the country.

Bochurim with Mitzvah Tank NYC took to mivtzoim on Broadway and in Times Square, near the world’s largest menorah. During the day, they helped fellow Yidden put on Tefillin, and as night fell, they focused solely on lighting the menorah and sharing the warmth and joy of Chanukah.

A glowing convoy of car Menorahs lit up the Sheepshead Bay neighborhood during Chanukah, with the car Menorah parade organized by Rabbi Levi Cohen of Chabad of Sheepshead Bay bringing Chanukah joy and light to the local community.

A horse-drawn wagon rattles down an unpaved road, carrying joyous Chassidim on their way to the Rebbe’s court in Lubavitch. A Nigun of celebration livens the scene, filling the air with emotion. Engaging films from the new ‘Foundations’ program masterfully bring these timeless topics to life.

On Shabbos Parshas Vayechi, 59 families and children (close to 400 in total ka”h!) of New Jersey Shluchim came together to spend an uplifting and beautiful Shabbos together, in what may be the first statewide Shluchim Family Shabbaton of its kind.

When the Houston community faced a rainy forecast for his community’s Siyum Sefer Torah at the Chabad Center, Texas, Rabbi Chaim Lazaroff asked the Rebbe for a bracha and assured everyone the event would proceed. Moments before it began, the skies cleared, allowing for a joyous parade.

Residents of Mevo Beitar, near Yerushalayim, were shocked this morning to discover that a 4-meter fragment of a Houthi missile shattered the roof of their home in the middle of the night. It landed directly above the safe room they were in without them realizing.

Two weeks after Rabbi Chanoch and Leah Malka Shamis won a Sefer Torah in a raffle, their son sadly passed away and they chose to dedicate it to his memory. It was brought with celebration to a yeshiva founded by Reb Mottel Kozliner a”h – on his 23rd yahrtzeit.

War summary, Day 465: Hostage negotiations in advance stages, Trump’s envoy putting immense pressure on Israel to concede on key issues, five fallen heroes in Gaza, Danny Danon says Israel might need to reconsider withdrawal in Lebanon, and three Houthi attacks.

At early Pegisha gatherings, the Rebbe made it clear that the young men and women should meet specifically with the help of shadchanim. An upcoming event at the upcoming Pegisha Shabbaton will provide both modern tools and personal mentors who understand the nuances of building a Jewish life together.

This winter, Jewish children from across Ukraine gathered on beautiful campgrounds near Zhitomir, for the much-anticipated Yeka Winter Camp. Designed to inspire a deeper connection to their Yiddishkeit, they experienced an unforgettable 10-day program filled with learning, fun, and connection.

Cheder Chabad Baltimore’s “Parent Night Out” was an event to remember, drawing parents, and staff together for an evening of inspiration and celebration. The event highlighted Cheder’s vital role in the community and launched its annual campaign on the theme of “Spark, Shine, Lead.”

From the Anash.org Inbox: Many “empty nesters” think they are done with Chinuch and have fulfilled all of their responsibilities once their children have completed their education. But the Rebbe highlights that the job of parents, grandparents or great-grandparents is never over when it comes to Chinuch.

During Chanukah, Rabbi Mendel Scharf of Yeshivas Tomchei Temimim and Rabbi Levi Yitzchak Volovik of the Bukharian Jewish Community organized the Queens Menorah Parade, bringing light and joy to the streets of Queens.

In a remarkable display of how the Rebbe’s Mivtza Tefillin has expanded beyond the Lubavitch domain, Democrat assemblyman Aron Wieder, a Belzer Chossid sworn into office last week, helped Republican Assemblyman Scott Bendett put on Tefillin, and together they recited the Shema.

As young Jewish professionals venture out on their own, facing critical decisions that can shape their entire future, Shluchim and Shluchos are there to provide vital support and guidance. A new three-part course from Merkos 302’s Met@Chabad aims to support Shluchos in their critical role. 

During Chanukah, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Ofen, shliach to the Israeli security forces, visited IDF outposts to light Menorahs with Jewish soldiers, serving traditional sufganiyot and uniting them through spirited dancing.

In Argentina, young Jewish scholars are proving that Hebrew School education can be both thrilling and deeply meaningful. Through JewQ the international competition that has drawn hundreds of Jewish children, young learners are rekindling their connection to heritage with unprecedented passion.

One of the highlights of this Chabad Young Professionals Shabbaton is a series of talks by Disney’s Senior Vice President, Jim Kapenstein, who will share how he navigated high-stakes corporate environments while staying committed to Shabbos and his Jewish identity.

Bringing fresh energy to Uptown Houston, home to Texas’s largest shopping mall and premier shopping district, Rabbi Yosef and Chanale Cohen, together with their daughter Mushka, have joined Chabad of Uptown where they join Rabbi Chaim and Chanie Lazaroff to support and inspire the local Jewish community.

War Summary, Day 464: Reports of an imminent deal, but large gaps remain, huge terror attack prevented, Iran dipping into reserve oil to strengthen its proxies, and Lebanon and UNIFIL clearly not keeping their side of the agreement.

500 vehicles with electric menorahs paraded around Paris, known as “The City of Lights,” spreading the light and joy of Chanukah and encouraging onlookers to light their own menorah.