Hei Teves Sparks New Focus on Moshiach
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:
Rare Hendel Lieberman Masterpiece to Headline Upcoming Judaica Auction
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.
Chabad of Melbourne CBD Celebrates Chanuka in Victoria Parliament
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.”
Some 350 people gathered at Herzog Park on the second night of Chanukah.
Hundreds of Irish Jews Light Menorah at Dublin’s Herzog Park
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.
Brand-New Basketball Court Opened at LEC
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.
Amid Crisis – Chanukah Lights Shine Bright in Kharkiv
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.
My Dear Friend and Rabbi
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.
104 Communities: Shluchim Gearing Up for CYP Encounter Crown Heights
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.
Treasures from the Rebbe’s Library – Volume 2 Ep. 1
Regarding the Seforim case, the Rebbe said it was a challenge and an affront to all the Rabbeim—naming them from the Baal Shem Tov onward. Accordingly, Volume 2 of Treasures from the Rebbe’s Library presents one item from each of the Rabbeim in a six-part series.
A City Illuminated: Fort Myers Makes History with Its First Downtown Menorah
Downtown Fort Myers was filled with warmth, joy, and light as history was made with the city’s first ever public Chanukah Menorah, proudly displayed and lit at Common Ground Pocket Park.
20,000 ‘Reclaim’ Bondi Beach With Defiant Pledge to Increase Light
20,000 people. They’d all come together on Bondi Beach, the same exact place where just one week earlier a brutal terror attack claimed the lives of 15 people and left more than 40 wounded.
Eight Nights of Light Illuminate NYC, Drawing Thousands in Show of Jewish Pride and Resilience
The World’s Largest Menorah concluded its 48th year as a beacon of hope and light at Manhattan’s Grand Army Plaza this week, with thousands gathering across eight nights of Chanukah in a powerful display of Jewish pride and unity.
Mayor of Jūrmala Joins Chabad Chanukah Celebration: “Together, We’ll Make the City Even More Beautiful”
Just half an hour before the event began, Rabbi Mendy Zilberstrom, Chabad’s emissary to Jūrmala, received an unexpected phone call from the city’s mayor, who announced his intention to attend the celebration in person—and bring a gift.
Stamford Hill Community Celebrates Public Menorah Lighting
The event drew hundreds of local families and community members, along with representatives from the local council and Stamford Hill leadership. Rabbi Hershy Vogel, Rabbi of Ealing and cousin of Eli Schlanger hy”d addressed the crowd with encouraging and inspirational words.
Extending Mazal Tov to Rabbi Yehudah Kaploun on His Historic Appointment
The National Committee for the Furtherance of Jewish Education (NCFJE) extends its heartfelt mazal tov and best wishes for continued Hatzlocha to Rabbi Yehudah Kaploun on his recent appointment by President Donald J. Trump as U.S. Ambassador to Combat Global Antisemitism.
Light of Chanukah Illuminates Moscow in the Spirit of “Increasing and Ever-Growing”
Although this year the central public menora lighting ceremony near the Red Square was canceled at the last moment, the efforts to strengthen Jewish light in Moscow, the capital of Russia, intensified this year in the spirit of mosif ve’holech—constantly increasing.
President Trump Hosts White House Chanukah Party with Shluchim, Askanim and Holocaust Survivors
U.S. President Donald Trump hosted his Chanukkah reception on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, marking the third night of the holiday. The event—his first Chanukkah gathering since beginning his second term—was held at the White House in Washington, D.C., and drew hundreds of guests.
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