Chanukah Celebrated with Canadian Armed Forces
The Toronto Jewish community celebrated Chanukah by joining with the men and women who serve in the Canadian Armed Forces.
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Putin Congratulates Russian Jews on Chanukah
Russian President Vladimir Putin met yesterday with the country’s chief rabbi Berl Lazar and the head of the Federation of Jewish Communities of Russia, Alexander Boroda. He congratulated all Russian Jews on Chanukah and wished them prosperity and success.
Chanukah in Orange County: Tuxedo, Raining Gelt, Coin-orah
The first three nights of Chanukah saw three unique Chanukah events in Orange County, NY, organized by area Shluchim Rabbi Pesach and Chanie Burston.
Rebbetzin Tap Lights Up Bais Rivkah for Chanukah
Last week, the girls at Bais Rivkah in Crown Heights were treated to an exciting song-and-dance event with children’s entertainer Rebbetzin Tap. The concert featured original songs from her DVDs “Get Ready for Shabbos” and “Jewish Holiday Celebration,” including her Chanukah song “The Biggest Light.”
Kids Enjoy Chanukah Carnival at Beis Rivkah-Montreal
Hundreds of children and parents from all over Montreal had a wonderful time at the 43rd annual Chanukah Carnival organized by High School students of Beis Rivkah-Montreal.
Young-Yeshivah Hosts Moroccan Chanukah
This past Tuesday evening, about 100 young men and women from Melbourne’s Young-Yeshivah community gathered for a Moroccan-themed Chanukah celebration.
Lipa Sings 1930s Classic ‘Belz’ with a Modern Twist
83 years after it was first performed in New York’s Yiddish theater district, the iconic song Belz is revitalized, this time being performed by a pair of musicians who were schoolboys when it first debuted in 1932.
Rabbi Benny’s Weekly Torah Thought: The One with the Presidential Debate
Rabbi Benny Hershcovich, Shliach in Cabo S. Lucas, Mexico, delivers his brief and hilarious thought on this week’s Parasha, Mikeitz. This week Rabbi Benny answers the questions: When Joseph’s ten brothers start feeling all regretful as mighty Joseph begins throwing challenges their way, Reuven, the eldest of the brothers, seems to get all condescending and rude to his brothers… Does that make sense? Was he really that heartless? And what is the lesson that we can take from it?
Here’s My Story: Do Your Best
Gil Hirsh is the owner Crown Heights Florists and Fruit Baskets. He was interviewed in the My Encounter Studio in February of 2014.
JLI Elevates Lunch Break in Israel’s Corporate Offices
The Rohr Jewish Learning Institute (JLI) has announced a commission by the family of former Israeli Prime Minister Yitzchak Shamir to develop a series of educational classes to be offered in corporate offices in Israel, during lunch hour.
Video: Tucson Menorah Made of Legos
The first night of Chanukah was marked by a unique event at Chabad of Tucson, Arizona: The lighting of a 4-foot-tall Menorah made out of Lego blocks.
Wilkes-Barre’s BMAD Performs ‘Haneiros Halalu’
The students of Yeshivas Beis Menachem in Wilkes-Barre, PA, pooled their talents together to produce this fresh and inspiring take on the old Lubavitcher Niggun for Chanukah – Haneiros Halalu.
Illustration photo: Chasidic Jew in Outermont. Photo: VIN News.
Montreal Borough Bans New Houses of Worship
In front of a packed council chamber on Monday, 4 out of 5 Outremont Borough Council members voted in favor of a controversial new zoning bylaw that would prohibit new places of worship from opening anywhere in the borough other than a designated, isolated section of the community near Van Horne Ave.
Music Stars Salute Shluchim with Chanukah Song
Four Israeli singers joined together to record a song honoring and inspiring Chabad Shluchim all over the world who bring the light of Chanukah to Jews far and wide.
Illustration photo: IDF Jeep in Chevron.
IDF Soldier and Israeli Civilian Stabbed in Chevron
A Palestinian terrorist wounded an IDF soldier and a civilian Wednesday in a stabbing attack near Beit Hadassah, a building that houses Jewish families in the holy city of Chevron.
Yeka Staff Visit Campers All Over Ukraine for Chanukah
Since its inception three years ago, the annual Camp Yeka “Light Up Ukraine” Chanukah campaign has shown to be a great success. Each day of Chanukah, a dedicated group of staff-members travel throughout the country and bring the light of Chanuka to their campers, their friends and their families.
Picture of the Day: Lighting with the Former President
Rabbi Gershom Ohana, a longtime friend of former Israeli President Shimon Peres, was joined by his son Uriah as they lit a Menorah for the elder statesman at the Peres Center in Jaffa, with many of the center’s employees joining in as well.
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