Picture of the Day: The Mayor-Elect and the President
Mayor-Elect of New York City Bill de Blasio met with Israeli President Shimon Peres today.
Daily Archives: November 25, 2013
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Police Announce Arrest in the Beating of Jewish Boy
Police have announced the arrest of a 13-year-old black teen, who was charged with assault and aggravated harassment in connection with the beating of Jewish boy on President Street. The motive behind the attack was not ‘knockout,’ rather bullying. Updated.
Chicago Marks Yud Tes Kislev
Chicago’s annual Yud Tes Kislev farbrengen was held on Thursday Night at The Bellows Center-FREE of Chicago, with Rabbonim, Shluchim and Anash from all over the city and its suburbs in attendance.
Russian Jewry Celebrates Alter Rebbe’s Liberation
In 1798 on the 19th of Kislev, Czar Paul I of the Russian Empire freed the Alter Rebbe from his confinement in a St. Petersburg fortress. 215 years later, hundreds of Jews gathered in Russia’s capital, Moscow, to celebrate the auspicious occasion.
Born in the United States, Rabbi Kaye, has let his passion for Kabbalah translate into a successful and busy enterprise at Ascent.
Code Deciphering Rabbi Gives Personal Guidance
It’s no secret that Israel is a religious country, and Tsfat is the spiritual center. Nestled atop a mountain with sprawling views overlooking the contested land, Tsfat seems more myth than reality upon first glance.
by Katie Gonzalez - Your Middle East
Photos: 1,500 Mark Yud Tes Kislev in Borough Park
Over one and a half thousand people attended a Yud Tes Kislev Farbrengen this past Motzei Shabbos at Heichal Menachem of Borough Park.
The Christians for Israel menorah being mounted in Nijkerk near Amsterdam on Nov. 25, 2013.
Dutch Christians Build Menorah for Jewish Pride
In a windswept parking lot near the North Sea shore, Klaas Zijlstra stands motionless as he admires his latest creation. It’s the first time he is testing the 36-foot menorah he has spent weeks designing and building in the shape of a Star of David in his metal workshop in the northern tip of the Netherlands.
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Photos: Yud Tes Kislev in Tzfat, Israel
Chasidim, Rabbonim and Jews of all stripes attended a Farbrengen in honor of Yud Tes Kislev in the holy city of Tzfat, Israel.
Prime Minister visits Jewish Museum in Moscow
The Prime Minister of Israel, Mr. Benjamin Netanyahu, dedicated part of his short day and a half visit to Moscow – during which he had met Russian President Vladimir Putin on the Iranian issue – to a historic visit to the new Jewish Museum and Tolerance center.
Farbrengen Held at Site of Judea Terror Attack
On Thursday evening, a unique Farbrengen was arranged by the Gush Etzion Regional Council and Chabad Houses in the area.
Students Learn Laws of Menorah Hands-On
After learning about the history, laws and customs of Chanukah, the students of Rabbi S. Turk in Lubavitcher Yeshiva – Crown Street made their very own Menorahs out of wood.
Menorah Parade to Be More Organized than Ever
This year the world’s largest Menorah parade, held annually in New York City, will be organized with the help of a brand new state-of-the-art coordination system, which will allow participants to easily sign up, submit their license and registration, select their vehicle type, and be appointed a ‘zone’ for the parade setup. The new system will keep the parade more efficient, orderly and organized.
Video: Thanksgivukkah – The Epic Split
You may have seen the Volvo ad ‘Epic Split,’ featuring Van Damme balancing between two trucks. But if you think that’s epic, check out the Thanksgiving / Chanukah split in this latest episode of Jew-bel-ish by Chasidic comedian Mendy Pellin.
Yud Tes Kislev in Longmeadow, MA
Chassidus teaches the world new principles for understanding the Torah and for reaching out to all people. Under the direction of Rabbi Dovid Edelman, Head Shliach to Western, MA for over 64 years, Lubavitcher Yeshiva Academy (LYA) uses these Chassidic foundations to guide LYA and light up the community which it serves.
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