A public menorah set up in the northern Ukrainian city of Chernihiv was found toppled on Monday morning, the eighth day of Chanukah. A handwritten sign containing offensive language targeting the Jewish community was left at the site.
When the Deputy Chief of the Israeli Embassy came to visit, Leibel Lazaroff asked “Hey did you put on Tefillin?” He said “nope but I’d love to with YOU!”
To support that effort, the Moshiach Office at Merkos 302 is marking Hei Teves with a limited-time sale (for one week starting Tuesday, Dec 23) on all Moshiach-related books and curriculum:
Next year, the Trump administration will begin seizing wages from individuals who defaulted on their student loans, the Education Department revealed.
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An important and rare painting by beloved Chabad artist Hendel Chenoch Lieberman (1900–1976) will be offered at auction by J. Greenstein & Company, as part of an upcoming sale featuring more than 130 exceptional lots of antique and modern Judaica.
Speaking at State Parliament, Premier Allan described the attack in stark terms. “This attack was targeted. It was intentional. It was antisemitic. It was terrorism. People were murdered because they were Jewish,” she said. “There is no explanation that softens that truth.”
The cross-communal event, put on in conjunction with Chabad-Lubavitch of Ireland, directed by Lent and his wife, Rifky, came weeks after Dublin City Council voted to strip the park of its historic name—a decision that sparked international outcry and became a flashpoint for Ireland’s Jewish community.
Chanukah at this iconic location didn’t get missed, with Chabad of South Dakota placing a menorah at Mt. Rushmore.
To the thwack of a bouncing ball and the cheers of hundreds of young students, a brand-new, high-end basketball court was inaugurated at Miami’s Lubavitch Educational Center boys schools just in time for Chanukah.
In a significant development in the fight against obesity, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a pill form of Wegovy, Novo Nordisk’s widely used weight-loss medication. The newly approved pill contains 25 milligrams of semaglutide — the same active ingredient found in injectable Wegovy and the diabetes drug Ozempic.
The Powerball jackpot has jumped to an eye-popping $1.7 billion, after the 46th drawing passed without a big winner.
Armani Charles, 23, was ID’d as the person arrested in the knifing of 35-year-old Elias Rosner in the chest on the corner of Kingston Ave and Lincoln Pl. He was charged with attempted assault, assault, aggravated harassment and menacing, all as a hate crime, according to the police.
The minimum wage is increasing statewide starting on Jan. 1. In New York City, Long Island, and Westchester, the minimum wage will increase 50 cents to reach $17. Across the rest of the state, minimum wage will reach $16.
A festive motorcade, featuring dozens of cars adorned with rooftop menorahs, made its way through the city streets, bringing light and joy to its residents. Public spaces—including streets, shopping centers, and the city’s subway—were illuminated by ten large menorahs and eye-catching billboards sharing the message of Chanukah.
Alex Ryvchin shares the story of his Bundi community of Russian Jews, their humble beginnings and the warm belonging they discovered with Rabbi Eli Schlanger.
Around the world, Shluchim are observing the same shift: young Jewish professionals aren’t looking for just another event. They’re seeking real community, meaningful Jewish experiences, genuine relationships, and Torah’s insights that speak to their everyday lives.
