During Chanukah, the Lincoln Place Shul and the North Crown Heights community came together for nightly public menorah lightings, the recitation of the 12 Pesukim, captivating shows, and delicious treats.

In the midst of Australia’s summer heat, the boys’ division of Camp Gan Israel Melbourne celebrated Chanukah in a spirited camp atmosphere. With over 300 boys in the senior division and 80 in the junior division, the nightly menorah lighting was a highlight of the camp’s activities.

HaRav Gedalia Oberlander, Rov of Anash in Kingston, PA, and member of Vaad Rabbonei Lubavitch, shares his journey to becoming a Lubavitch Rov, how to grow and uplift Anash communities, and what can be learned from other communities.

As part of a series of major upgrades this summer, Camp CGI Chayolei has begun constructing spacious, brand-new bunkhouses, renovating family quarters, and building a state-of-the-art mikvah designed by renowned mikvah builder Rabbi Gershon Grossbaum.

As snow falls in the streets of Crown Heights, brothers Harav Aizik Landau, rov of Bnei Brak, and Rabbi Zalman Landau, were seen walking together.

War Summary, Day 459: Trump warns of severe consequences if Hamas doesn’t release hostages, Hamas is unsurprisingly seen driving UN vehicles in Gaza, the UAE explores governing Gaza in exchange for a “Palestinian” state, Israel remains on high alert for a potential Iranian surprise attack and Israel advances toward weapons independence from America.

A destructive wildfire is rapidly expanding in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles, putting over 30,000 residents under mandatory evacuation orders. Shluchim in the area evacuated with community members, as the status of their Chabad Houses remains unknown.

Teachers and staff of LEC schools were hosted at a special Chanukah evening of appreciation at the home of parents and supporters R’ Mendy and Chani Fischer. The event was organized by the school’s Simcha Fund, which provides financial gifts to staff members on the occasion of their simchas.

Live at 8:30: Project Chana Woman’s Power Hour resumes tonight and will feature Rabbi Nissan Zibell on Kashrus standards when eating out, Rabbi Yosef Braun on getting non-Jewish help on Shabbos, and continuing Hilchos kisui Rosh with Mrs. Faigy Yusewitz.

Yeshivas Erev, an incredible program geared for Talmidim to devote their evenings to furthering their Limud Hatorah, has opened registration for their second Zman and will begin tonight at 7:00 PM.

The 5th annual Giant Menorah Lighting in Stamford Hill took place on the 6th night of Chanukah, and set a new record with over 1,200 attendees of all ages. The Menorah was designed by artist Yitzchok Moully who also led an interactive art piece called “An Overflowing Dreidel.”

Talmidim at YTTL Montreal celebrated Hey Teves with a creative and engaging mock courthouse presenting the case for why the seforim should be returned to 770 and a seforim scavenger hunt exploring various seforim, enriching their knowledge and appreciation for Toras Hachassidus.

As the buses pulled away from the picturesque campgrounds in Glendale, California, a sense of renewed energy was palpable. The camp experience, filled with inspiration, connection, and thrilling activities, left the young Shluchim rejuvenated as they returned from MyShliach’s Tzeirei haShluchim Winter Camp.

Over 200 shluchim and anash have dedicated themselves to the structured learning of Chassidus by subjects with Merkos 302’s Kollel L’lomdei Dach. As they mark their one year anniversary, they begin the sixth sugya on the topic of “kavanas hatzimtzum” at a preparation for Yud Shevat.

Camp Gan Israel Toronto has announced that Rabbi Ari Wilschanski, principal of Cheder Lubavitch Morristown, known for his warmth, expertise, and dedication, will be joining them for the third summer as their Mashpia and Guidance Counselor.

Oholei Torah Hey Teves Book Fair and Expo featured exhibitions from grades 6-7 about the Rebbeim, and interactive experiences where talmidim learned about publishing of their seforim. Students were also able to buy their own seforim with special coupons.

Live at 2:30 PM EST: An international Siyum celebrating the completion of the Rambam’s Sefer Kinyan will feature Rabbi Eli Nosson Silberberg, Rosh Yeshiva Lubavitch Mesivta Chicago.

War Summary, Day 458: Three Israelis murdered, and eight injured in terror attack in Shomron, Israel to allow Lebanon an additional month or two to implement ceasefire agreement, Nagel Commission advises IDF to be on the offensive more than the defensive and Trump might strike Iran himself.

Chabad of Illinois hosted a large Cartop Menorah Parade that wound through the streets of Chicago, proudly displaying newly designed sleek menorahs. The festivities concluded at Sky High Sports, where kids and parents enjoyed latkes, hot chocolate, and trampoline jumping.

Over 30 years of quality Chassidus publications are being made available to the public as Heichel Menachem digitized and shared all of their booklets and periodicals from the last three decades, including B’Ohr Hachassidus, Heichal Habaal Shem Tov, and unique teshuros from events.

In honor of Hey Teves, the Nyack Yeshiva held a grand Seforim sale of Niglah and Chassidus, attracting bochurim from local poilishe yeshivos, as well as Lubavitch bochurim from the Westchester, Monsey, and Pomona yeshivos joining to purchase seforim.