Record Crowds at New Jersey’s Largest Menorah
This year saw the biggest crowds ever as hundreds gathered to participate in the lighting of New Jersey’s largest Menorah in Monroe Township.
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Picture of the Day: Baltimore, MD
Baltimore Shliach and Police Chaplain Rabbi Chesky Tenenbaum, director of Jewish Uniformed Service Association of Maryland-Chabad, along with his son Mendel, led a Menorah Lightning ceremony at Baltimore Police Department Headquarters with Police Commissioner Kevin Davis and members of Police and Baltimore City Fire Department.
Chanukah Celebrated at Spot of Sydney Terror
On Thursday, 29 December, in anticipation of the lighting of the 6th Chanukah Candle, Sydney became alive with scores of cars carrying Menorahs on their roofs driving through the city, reminding everyone of the great miracles that took place many years ago.
Grandchildren of Survivors Light Menorah in Auschwitz
Deena, Noa and Rachel, college students and grandchildren of Holocaust survivors, were three of 70 participants on LivingLinks, Chabad on Campus International’s first heritage trip to Poland. In a trip filled with emotional and poignant moments, the most riveting was when they lit the first candle of Chanukah in Auschwitz lI-Birkenau concentration camp.
L.A. Unites to Celebrate Chanukah at CityWalk
Chabad of the Valley’s “Chanukah at CityWalk” once again surpassed expectations despite California’s uncharacteristic bout of cold weather, as families came out in large numbers and flocked to the plaza at Universal Studios CityWalk for the annual event, which for many has become the highlight of the eight day Chanukah Holiday.
NYPD Thanked at Brooklyn Menorah Lighting
In what has become a yearly tradition, members of the Brooklyn Jewish community thanked the local police chief and honored him with lighting The Largest Menorah.
ULY-Flatbush Students Get Creative with Menorahs
The sounds of laughter and music filled the halls of Lubavitcher Yeshiva of Flatbush this past Tuesday, as the boys were treated to a fabulous Chanukah carnival sponsored by their wonderful PTA.
Coral Springs Lit Up by Menorah Parade
On December 26th, the 3rd Night of Chanukah, the Chabad community of Coral Springs lit up the night with a grand Menorah parade.
Families of IDF Heroes Honored in L.A.
The Israeli Consulate in L.A. joined Chabad Israel Center on the 4th night of Chanukah to honor bereaved IDF families living in Los Angeles.
Video: When You Ask a DJ to Make Latkes
A student of Yeshiva Beis Menachem in Wilkes-Barre, PA, who is a DJ by the stage name Levyticus, created this video with BMAD (the Bais Menachem Art Department): what happens when you ask a DJ to make the latkes.
Video: Rabbis Dance with Jimmy Kimmel
At the end of a recent episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live, which featured a mythical creature called a ‘Chanucorn,’ several ‘dancing rabbis’ joined the comedian on stage dancing to Chanukah tunes, while the audience clapped and cheered along.
Cruise Menorah Lights Up Gulf of Mexico
The Grand Chanukah Cruise organized this year by Rabbi Yitzchok Minkowicz of Chabad Lubavitch of Southwest Florida was a huge success.
Toronto Cheder Boys Join Teacher on Mivtzoim
In the pouring rain and freezing cold, with snow all around, the 7th grade class of the Cheder Chabad of Toronto joined their teacher Rabbi Chayempour on a Mivtzoim trip. They travelled around the city in a Mitzvah tank and distributed Chanukah guides and Menorahs – and even got some people to put on Tefilin.
Public Menorah in Mexico Vandalized
On Sunday, the first day of Chanukah, at around 9:00am, a public Menorah erected by local Chabad Shliach Rabbi Mendel Goldberg on the main boardwalk of Playa del Carmen, Mexico, was found vandalized and broken into pieces.
Menorah Lit at Sydney’s Iconic Opera House
On Monday, the 26th of December, CBDChabad of Sydney hosted their fifth annual Public Menorah Lighting at the Sydney Opera House, on the Northern Broadwalk overlooking the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
Menorah Parade Lights Up Queens
The New York City Borough of Queens was greeted by a Grand Car Menorah Parade, which lit up the streets, spreading the light and message of Chanukah to all of its residents.
Sushi Menorah Lit, Then Enjoyed in Upstate NY
The fourth night of Chanukah was celebrated Tuesday at the Colonial Lanes Bowling Alley in Chester, NY. “Sushi Menorah & Chopsticks Chanukah” was hosted by Chabad of Orange County, led by Rabbi Pesach and Chana Burston.
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