Once, during his prayers, the Builder began to weep bitterly. After he finished, Rabbi Hillel asked him what had happened. He replied that he had heard from Rabbi Schneur Zalman that every person possesses a lofty soul drawn from the wisdom of the world of Atzilus, the highest of the four spiritual worlds.
One week after the horrific attack on Bondi Beach, which claimed the lives of more than a dozen, Sydney’s Jewish and political leaders and survivors will be leading an online gathering of inspiration.
Mechanchim and Hanhala members Mesivta YTTL Queens joined together celebrating the joy of Chanukah. It truly was a Geshmake Farbrengen and an unforgettable Mesibos ‘Latkes Ovent’.
Six minutes. One hundred meters. Thousands of people. These are the dimensions of the Bondi Beach massacre. The inescapable geometry of terror that defined that horrific December 14 evening in Sydney, Australia.
During some of the most turbulent and defining moments in Crown Heights history, Rabbi Yosef Baruch Spielman stood at the helm of the CHJCC with strength, clarity, and an unwavering sense of responsibility.
I wrote a story how Hashem saved a Jew who assisted other Jews, and may that same demonstration of love be seen in a revealed way, by every Jew, no matter where they live. As we all need Hashem’s protection.
The massive effort is being led by the rabbinical colleagues of Rabbis Eli Schlanger and Yaakov Levitan, the two rabbis who were murdered at the Bondi Chanukah Massacre. The rabbis, who lead Chabad-Lubavutch centers across Sydney, are determined to bring light and mitzvahs to the very place where the worst of humanity was displayed.
In this week’s Dvar Torah, as the world reals from the incomprehensible events in Bondi Beach, Rabbi Katzman asks the question that is on many people’s minds, Why, G-d? Why?
On Thursday, the fourth day of Chanukah, the office of Mr. Mike Dewine, the governor of Ohio, hosted their annual Chanukah party. They invited Rabbi Gershon Avtzon, Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshivas Lubavitch Cincinnati, to address the crowd and to speak about the history of Chanukah and the lessons to be learned from it.
Mendel Raskin (Melbourne, Australia/Crown Heights) to Miriam Barber (Pittsburgh, PA)
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
Eyal Levy (Paris, France) to Sarah Khan (Paris, France)
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.
