Amidst a backdrop of increasing antisemitism, CTeen’s “Transform Chanukah” initiative empowered 45 Jewish high school leaders to launch meaningful Chanukah initiatives to bring the light of the Menorah to their peers.

Following his popular Choshen Mishpat podcast on Anash.org, Rabbi Berel Polityko published a sefer explaining the Alter Rebbe’s shitah in monetary halachos with practical applications for the 21st century, with real-life questions and answers in Hilchos Gezeilah u’Geneivah.

In response to questions about the course for newly married couples on Shalom Bayis, Mikvah.org addresses the concerns and notes the rabbinic approval for the course. The course, which will run over 6 Sunday evenings, begins tonight, 12 Teves.

War Summary, Day 463: Four fallen heroes, Trump’s envoy pushing for a deal now, the body of hostage Hamza Ziyadne found, Katz demands IDF give a definitive plan to defeat Hamas, IDF hits small targets of Hezbollah ceasefire violations, and the IAF strikes Yemen.

With entire neighborhoods ravaged by fires and homes destroyed, Shluchim have stepped up to provide assistance to community members by reaching out, distributing food packages, checking on people and their homes, and hosting uplifting Shabbos meals to unite communities during these challenging times.

“Here’s something that might surprise you: I design apps for a living and it wasn’t until last year that I realized I was trapped by the very technology I helped create.”

From a sand menorah in Hollywood to a football menorah in Chicago, a nautical-themed menorah in New York, and a display in London’s Trafalgar Square, Shluchim worldwide showcased their creativity in Pirsumei Nisa through their public menorah lightings.

At 6 AM of Erev Chanukah, thirteen rockets hit Kharkiv’s electricity and heating infrastructure leaving over a million residents without heat or light and no electricity to power the menorah displays. But at 4 PM, the electricity was restored and ten Menorahs lit up the dark city.

With meticulous planning, Released Time hosted an unforgettable 36-hour Shabbaton experience dedicated to a Refuah Shlaima for Rabbi Sholem Ber Hecht. Crown Heights families warmly opened their homes, hosting the children for beautiful and uplifting Shabbos meals.

Bonei Olam Chabad invites all women to join them next week for an incredible evening of inspiration, hope, and meaning, hosted by Mrs. Rivkah Slonim and designed to inspire, connect, and empower.

Students at Yeshiva YTTL of Montreal celebrated the 70th birthday of Rabbi Yossi Wilansky, a veteran mechanech who has nurtured generations of Montreal Tashba”r with warmth, love, and a strong chassidishe foundation.

Asara B’Teves falling on a Friday this year has sparked widespread debate among Chabad Rabbonim worldwide, as they deliberate the proper halachic conduct for this rare occurrence.

War Summary, Day 461: One of the most influential journalists in Israel pushes for annexation, an Arab is arrested for an attempted bombing attack, three drones are launched by the Houthis, a new Lebanese president is elected, and Congress passes a bill to sanction the ICC.

When you think of Chanukah, you might picture Mivtzoim, grand menorah lightings, or delicious donuts. However, this isn’t the reality for everyone. For children living on army bases or in small towns without any Jewish infrastructure, Chanukah can feel like just another weekday. That was, until the Nigri Jewish Online School.

Having been barred from entering the Chaim Albert shul at Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center, community members gathered outside the hospital complex for a menorah lighting and rally, urging for the shul to be reopened.

As devastating fires swept through Los Angeles County, shluchim stepped up to support affected communities, coordinating evacuations, delivering kosher meals, and providing shelter. While some fires have been contained, Yeshiva Ohr Elchonon Chabad temporarily relocated students as a precaution.

Building on the exceptional organization and professionalism that Chabad of Sheepshead Bay has cultivated over the years, “Lamternshtik” took the extra step of reaching out directly to Crown Heights families, inviting them to join Mivtzoim this year.

Anash.org Feature: Tour the ancient sites mentioned in Parshas Vayechi with “Picturing the Parsha” featuring unique and exclusive photos with detailed descriptions by Tanach explorer and photographer Sholom Raskin.

An inspiring Achdus Yud Tes Kislev Farbrengen took place on Yud Tes Kislev at Lubavitch House, Manchester, UK, with over 200 men and women from all parts of the Jewish community.

Working at Ezras Torah and the Agudas Harabonim, Rabbi Avraham Shmuel Levin struggled between carrying out his duties and remaining a faithful chossid. The Rebbe guided him on how to avoid conflict and see validity in the different approaches.

“And all the nations will see”: A particularly tall traveler was seen donning tefillin today at the Chabad Air stand at JFK Airport manned by Yossi Cohen, Moshe Shmukler, Zalman Tevel, and Levi Liberow.

War Summary, Day 460: Blinken thinks deal is coming soon, Smotrich indicates huge differences that will change talks after January 20,  IDF is preparing powerful response in Judea & Samaria, more rumors about IDF keeping outposts in Lebanon longterm and large Israeli baby boom amid war.