Author of 70 Seforim Becomes Rosh Kollel of New Kollel Aliba D’hilchasa
In honor of Hey Teves, we highlight the most prolific Chabad author, HaRav Yaakov Goldstein, and his new position as Rosh Kollel of Kollel Aliba D’hilchasa.
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The First Hey Teves Farbrengen, How It Came To Be
My place by the Farbrengen was directly opposite the Rebbe, and the Rebbe started the Farbrengen by referring to sign on the wall, and I felt a lump in my throat, asking for the earth to open from under me, what is coming next?
Chabad History With Rabbi Dalfin – Hey Teves Isn’t A Minhag Chabad Not to Say Tachnun Unless
Rabbi Chaim Dalfin, author and Chasidic historian shares interesting facts, many revealed for the first time. The purpose of his program is to inspire all but especially the youth. Watch another installment here on CrownHeights.info.
Lakewood and Lubavitch, A Book Review
Many of Rabbi Dalfin’s acclaimed books on Chabad and Jewish history and lifestyle are on sale through Hey Teves, with some sales as high as 70% off.
Weekly Story: This is How I Heard it in Gan Eden
The story that I am posting this week, I heard from my friend Reb Sholom Tenenbaum, who related it in conjunction to his father, HaRav Yosef M.M. a’h. whose yahrzeit is the third day of Teves, (this Friday).
Rally for Light Shines Bright in Hyde Park on Zos Chanukah
On the final night of Chanukah, Wednesday 1st January 2025, known as Zos Chanukah, Hyde Park in Sydney became a beacon of light as Chabad of the City of Sydney held its annual Rally for Light.
Weekly Dvar Torah: The Books That Speak the Rebbe’s Eternity
In this week’s Dvar Torah, Rabbi Katzman opens the cover on the pivotal Supreme Court case of the Rebbe’s Library, in which the essential question was, who owns the library? The answer is something that is age old and has relevance today.
Subsidized Bus Service To and From The Ohel For Hey Teves
In honor of Hey Teves this weekend, the Ohel Bus Service will be providing extra subsidized transportation round trip from Crown Heights to the Ohel Motzei Shabbos and Sunday.
Video of the Day
One barometer for knowing that the Chabad message has been felt in every corner of the Jewish world is when the comedians include you in their jokes, and it’s about putting on Tefillin.
A Menorah Made from Mitzvos
As has become tradition at Tomchei Tmimim Ocean Parkway, a unique twist was added to this year’s Yeshiva Menorah Lighting. In the weeks leading up to the event, Talmidim collected mitzvah notes signed by parents and teachers. These notes were then pasted onto a custom-built, 10-foot tall menorah, constructed by Rabbi Pape.
BDE: Rabbi Yitzchak Eizenbach, 90, OBM
>With great sadness we report the passing of Rabbi Yitzchak Eizenbach OBM, a member of Anash in Yerushalayim. He passed away on Friday, the 3rd of Teves, 5785.
Icicles clung to Rabbi Heshy Wolf's beard as he says the blessings on the first-ever public menorah in Fairbanks, Alaska. Fairbanks Jewish Center - Chabad Lubavitch
Northernmost Menorahs Light Up Alaskan Polar Nights
As the rabbi kindled the menorah’s wicks, icicles clung to his face and beard. By the time he invited the crowd to enjoy the Chanukah donuts, they were frozen solid.
Elected Officials Join Public Menorah Lighting Held at Pomona Village Hall
Community residents, activists and elected officials gathered at The Pomona Village Hall on Ladentown Road in Pomona, NY for a public Menorah Lighting this Chanukah.
From Rabbi Yitzi: The Egyptian Exile Begins – A Quantum View
by Rabbi Yitzi Hurwitz In this week’s parsha, Vayigash, Yosef revealed himself to his brothers and said, “Hashem sent me ahead of you to ensure that you survive in the land, and sustain you in a great deliverance. So now, […]
Jewish Heritage Night Brightens the Kia Center
An exhilarating display of Jewish Pride filled the Kia Center, as over 19,000 fans gathered to celebrate Jewish Heritage Night with the Orlando Magic.
LEC Staff Treated to Evening of Appreciation
Teachers and staff of Lubavitch Educational Center’s schools were treated to a special Chanukah men’s evening of appreciation at the home of LEC parents and supporters Mendy and Chani Fischer. The event was organized by the school’s Simcha Fund, which provides financial gifts to staff members on the occasion of their simchas.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams joined the lighting of the World's Largest Menorah in Manhattan for the final night of Chanukah 2024.
Identifying with the Maccabees, NYC Mayor Eric Adams Joins Lighting of World’s Largest Menorah
New York City Mayor Eric Adams joined for the lighting of the giant menorah at Fifth Avenue and 59th Street in Manhattan on Wednesday, the eighth and last night of Chanukah. “This is more than a ceremonial event that takes place in this stage of our history,” Adams said in front of the menorah. “It is a reminder that darkness can never overcome light.”
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