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Remembering the Kedoshim of the Bondi Beach Chanuka Attack
As we mourns the terror attack at Chabad of Bondi’s Chanukah by the Sea gathering, we share brief profiles of the kedoshim whose names have been publicly identified so far. Updated Tuesday 9 am.
Update on Lubavitcher Bochurim Wounded in Terror Attack
The two Lubavitch bochurim who were shot in the Sydney terror attack – Yanky Super of Sydney and Leibel Lazaroff of Texas – are reportedly in stable condition, Boruch Hashem.
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World-renowned posek Harav Asher Weiss received a sefer – a collection of the Rebbe’s sichos on Chanukah – from Harav Yosef Braun, Crown Heights Rov and member of the Beis Din at Chabad AIR in JFK International Airport.
Levayos Set for the Slain Shluchim in Sydney
Talmidim Compete in Chassidishe Menorah Contest
The Untold Heroism of Reuven Morrison HYD
‘Chanukah Patrol’ Visits Jewish Soldiers on Ukrainian Frontlines
Chabad Menorah Brings Light to Dutch ‘Peace Palace’
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‘Chanukah Live’ Illuminates the World from 770, the Kosel, and Paris
For the 38th consecutive year, the traditional “Chanukah Live” celebration took place at the beginning of Chanukah, connecting tens of thousands from the Kosel Plaza in Yerushalayim to the Eiffel Tower in Paris and 770 Eastern Parkway in New York.
At Bris, Russian Jew Takes Name of Murdered Shliach
Just hours after the terrorist attack in Sydney claimed the life of Rabbi Eli Schlanger, a 56-year-old Russian Jew in Florida was named Eliezer Feivel in his memory.
Fresh Edition of ‘Bnei Heichala’ Brings Chayus to Life
A new volume of the prestigious B’nei Heichala journal has been released for Yud-Tes Kislev, featuring analyses of the Rebbe’s Torah, historical discussions, farbrengens from mashpiim, and in-depth Chiddushei Torah from Rabbonim and Roshei Yeshiva.
Join a Menorah Parade to Shine Light in New York
Following the Rebbe’s call to respond by increasing light, the organizers of Menorah Parades NYC are making a limited number of Car Menorahs available to be loaned to registered participants in upcoming parades.
Large Crowd at First Chanukah Lighting in 770
A large crowd gathered in 770 for the lighting of the first Chanukah light of 5786, followed by a rousing rendition of Haneiros Halalu.
Sydney Rabbi Lights Yerushalayim Menorah in Memory of Victims
A public menorah lighting at Kikar Tzion in Yerushalayim was dedicated in memory of Rabbi Eli Schlanger hy”d, with the Chanukah candle lit by Sydney shliach Rabbi Pini Althaus.
A Life of Shlichus: Photos of Rabbi Eli Schlanger
Rabbi Eli Schlanger, the Bondi Beach shliach who was ruthlessly murdered during a Chanukah event, lived shlichus and was devoted heart and soul to other Yidden. Here is a collection of photos from his shlichus.
Rabbi Yona Slapochnik, 89, AH
R’ Yona Slapochnik, a mashpia and one of the elder Chabad chassidim in Yerushalayim, who served on shlichus in South America and merited to have the Rebbe serve as Mesader Kiddushin, passed away on the first day of Chanuka, 25 Kislev.
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World-renowned posek Harav Asher Weiss received a sefer – a collection of the Rebbe’s sichos on Chanukah – from Harav Yosef Braun, Crown Heights Rov and member of the Beis Din at Chabad AIR in JFK International Airport.
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From Latvia to London: Farbrenging with the Legendary R. Itche Masmid
10 Kislev marks the 84th yartzeit of the legendary chasid R. Itche Masmid. 'From the Margins of Chabad History' presents a series of contemporary newspaper articles that give us a glimpse into his remarkable personality and dedicated work.
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Campaign Launched for Families of Sydney Kedoshim
An emergency fundraising campaign has been launched following the terror attack at the Chanukah by the Sea menorah lighting event on Bondi Beach in Sydney on Sunday, the first night of Chanukah.
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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.
Breaking Apart Chopsticks on Shabbos?
Dayan Levi Yitzchok Raskin, Rov of Anash in London, explores interesting Torah questions and halachic dilemmas, including mistakenly said Retzei during the week, taking down mezuzos affixed as a chumra, instant soup powder on Shabbos, and mezuzah taken down by a worker.
Alter Rebbe’s Ksav: Is It Reliable?
Ask the Rov: What is the history and significance of the Alter Rebbe’s ksav? Rabbi Chaim Hillel Raskin responds.
Live: Halachos of Chanukah with Rabbi Braun
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He was Fluent in Likutei Torah from the Start
A close talmid and grandson-in-law of R. Aizel Homiler, R. Leizer Shimon Tumarkin was already fluent in Likutei Torah from the start. The two learned together b'chavrusa, and he later published R. Aizel's Chassidus works.
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Chassidus, Psychology, and Staying Anchored in Today’s World
In a recent podcast interview, Rabbi Michoel Gourarie, discusses the question many people struggle with today: What does it mean to live a Chassidishe life in a psychological, self-focused world, without turning Chassidus into psychology or into another form of self-help?
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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.
Winter Camp Kicks Off with Chassidishkeit and Connection
