New Engagement!
Mendel Raskin (Melbourne, Australia/Crown Heights) to Miriam Barber (Pittsburgh, PA)
“One Mitzvah for Bondi” New South Wales Government Launches Mitzvah Campaign Following Bondi Terror Attack
This quote isn’t coming from a local Chabad website, but rather the official New South Wales government website, with the initiative launching with the hashtag #OneMitzvahforBondi.
Chanukah in the City: Lighting Hope in a Time of Darkness – Sydney, Australia
Last night, hundreds gathered at Sydney Town Hall for Chanukah in the City, a powerful and deeply moving celebration of Jewish resilience, unity, and light during one of the most challenging moments facing Australia and the Sydney Jewish community in recent memory.
Nearly 18,000 Unite at Barclays Center for Powerful Menorah Lighting Honoring Sydney Hanukkah Massacre Victims
In the largest public Menorah celebrations in New York City, nearly 18,000 people gathered at Barclays Center Thursday night as the Brooklyn Nets hosted the Miami Heat in a game transformed into a tribute to the 15 victims murdered in Sunday’s terrorist attack at a Bondi Beach Hanukkah celebration in Sydney, Australia.
Video of the Day
The game is still on, and the Columbus Blue Jackets can still beat the Wilds, but the Menorah has been lit at the hockey game and the Chabad Shliach has already called it. Light wins!
Picture of the Day
Standing tall at the Barclay’s Center in downtown Brooklyn is the CTeen Menorah, shining brightly as it was lit during a packed house basketball game.
New Engagement!
Eyal Levy (Paris, France) to Sarah Khan (Paris, France)
Tonight we honor R’ Avraham Flint OBM
Rabbi Avraham Flint devoted over two decades to the Crown Heights Jewish Community Council. With his sharp mind, calm presence, and constant readiness to step in, he became a steady source of support for countless individuals and families seeking guidance, stability, and solutions.
Weekly Letter: Mehadrin Min Hamehadrin
The Rebbe’s letter underlines timely Chanukah lessons for our daily performance of mitzvos – namely, performing all mitzvos in a most perfect manner – mehadrin min hamehadrin – not being satisfied with our perfect performance of today.
One Arrest Made In Antisemitic Subway Attack
An arrest has been made by the NYPD Hate Crimes Task Force in the antisemitic attack that targeted a group of Chabad Bochurim returning from a Menorah lighting in Manhattan.
Kingsbrook Kehillah Lights The Menorah Outside Their Shuttered Shul
The Kehillah of the Kingsbrook Jewish Shul, Congregation Chaim Albert has been locked out of their premises since COVID, yet dared to kindle the Menorah regardless in a public display of unity for the Shul.
When the World Feels Scary: Speaking to Children About Terror
Children often sense danger before they understand it. Long before words are spoken, they notice the tightness in adult voices, the sudden urgency in conversations, the extra Tehillim whispered where bedtime stories used to be. Even when we try to protect them, fear slips in quietly.
Son of Texas A&M Shliach, Wounded in Sydney Terror Attack, Hailed As Hero After Shielding Injured Police Officer
New details have emerged about the heroism of Rabbi Leibel Lazaroff, a 20-year-old Chabad chossid and son of Texas A&M Shliach, who was seriously wounded in the antisemitic terrorist attack during a Chanukah celebration in Sydney, Australia.
Travel Advisory Issued For New York City As Thunderstorms Moves Into the Area
A weather system passing north of New York State will push a long cold front through the city Thursday night into Friday. Light drizzle and scattered showers may begin around midnight Thursday, with steadier rain developing by about 4:00 a.m. Friday.
Remsen Village Community Gathers For Annual Menorah Lighting Event
The Remsen Village Chabad community gathered Wednesday night for a Grand Menorah Lighting Ceremony outside their Shul at 305 Remsen Ave.
Mayanot Opens New $20 Million World Center in Jerusalem
The $20 million Mayanot World Center, located across from Sacher Park, and minutes away from the Machane Yehuda market, represents a new chapter for the pioneering yeshivah as it approaches three decades of teaching more than 10,000 students.
Powerball Jackpot Climbs to Monstrous $1.5B — Fifth-Largest in Game’s History
The Powerball jackpot has surged to a monstrous $1.5 billion — the fifth-largest in the game’s history —ahead of the holidays after no ticket matched all six winning numbers drawn on Wednesday night.
