The Halachos: Vesain Tal Umator Livrocho
Courtesy of Rabbi Garelick of Sichosacademy.org, we present a series on Halochos of Chanukkah. In this article he discusses the Halachos if you forget to say “Vesain Tal Umator Livrocho.”
Video of the Day
You may have heard about former President George H. W. Bush love for sports, but you probably didn’t know about his interest in the Jewish game of Chanukah Dreidel. He is remembered fondly for his light-hearted and friendly demeanor, and you can see that again in this clip.
Chabad of South Florida Chanukah Cruise
Chabad Lubavitch of Southwest Florida under the Leadership of Shliach Rabbi Yitzchok Minkowicz, celebrated Chanukah on a Cruise with the Lighting of the Menorah.
Lighting the Menorah by the Eiffel Tower
In spite of the tensions in Paris, with demonstrations in the streets, the international Chanuka Menorah Lighting took place near the Eiffel Tower together with Jews in Jerusalem, Netanya, and New York.
Picture of the Day
A home has gone large in spreading the mitzvah of Chanukah with a house sized Menorah. The house, located on Carol St near Troy Ave, has the Menorah shaped of LED lights on the facade of the house.
Lighting the Menorah in Red Square, Moscow
Excitement was high despite the freezing cold as a large crowd, along with millions of viewers from all the news networks in Russia watched as candle was lit by the Cheif Rabbi of Russia, Rabbi Berel Lazar.
Sydney’s North Shore Lights Up
The first night of Chanukah really kicked-off on Sydney’s North Shore, with over 1800 people from the community coming together at “Chanukah on the Green” on Sunday night.
Menorah in Hollands Parliament
On Sunday, the presidents of the first and second chambers (parliament and senate) of the Dutch Government in The Hague received a menorah. Parliament members from the different political parties attended the menorah lighting ceremony, as well as shluchim from across the country.
Brooklyn’s Largest Menorah Kicks Off
Over 2,500 people braved the rain and celebrated the Jewish holiday of Chanukah at the annual kickoff concert at Brooklyn’s Largest Menorah. Entertaining the enthused crowd were local sensations Pey Dalid and Shulem.
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Menorah Vandalized at Penn State University
A nine-foot menorah in front of the Zeta Beta Tau fraternity house at Penn State University was vandalized late Thursday night. The damage was discovered on Friday morning.
Watch Live: National Menorah Lighting: Washington D.C., USA
Join the live broadcast of the lighting ceremony of the National Chanukah Menorah located on the Ellipse at the White House in Washington D.C. Featuring musical performances by the popular “8th Day” band, the “United States Army Band” and “The Three Cantors”.
A giant 9-foot menorah will be lit in memory of Eliyahu Moscowitz near the site of his murder in Chicago's Loyola Park.
Giant Menorahs to Memorialize Young Victim
This Chanukah, even as the murderer remains at large, two giant menorahs will be dedicated in his memory. At the site of the grisly shooting, Loyola Park, a giant 9-foot menorah will be lit in his memory. On the second night of Chanukah, Dec. 3, a cartop-menorah parade, “a convoy of light,” will arrive at the lakefront site at 7:00 p.m., for a brief ceremony and celebration.
Chabad of Georgetown Hebrew School Menorah Building Workshop
Chabad of Georgetown Hebrew School in Brooklyn directed by Sterny Holtzberg hosted a special Menorah Building Workshop for the Hebrew School children and their families. The workshop was generously sponsored by the local Home Depot.
OK Treats Staff and Their Kids to Chanukah Party
This year, OK Kosher Certification topped all previous events with Chanukah parties for its staff and their children that were a smashing success!
Mega Chanukah Celebration in Buenos Aires
In Buenos Aires, the grand Menorah lighting at La Plaza Republica Oriental del Uruguay has become a tradition, and the way all parts of the Jewish community celebrate Chanukah.
Chanukah Lights Shine Bright Accross Essex
Chanukah across the County of Essex was unbelievable this year. Under the auspices of Chabad Northeast London & Essex, led by Rabbi Aryeh and Devorah Sufrin MBE, together with their colleagues Rabbi Odom and Henny Brandman of Buckhurst Hill and their teams, six public Menorah lighting ceremonies were held in six different locations across Essex, UK.
Grand Chanukah Cruise Takes to Gulf of Mexico
Chabad Lubavitch of Southwest Florida, under the leadership of Shliach Rabbi Yitzchok Minkowicz, held a Grand Chanukah Menorah Lighting on a large cruise for the Ft. Myers and surrounding region’s Jewish community.
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