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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.
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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.
Teachers Invigorated at Yearly Farbrengen
If farbrenging on Yud-Tes Kislev is critical for any chossid, all the more so for a mechanech upon whom 25 children depend for spiritual enthusiasm. That is why Igud Hamechanchim arranges each year a central Yud-Tes Kislev farbrengen for mechanchim.
5 Car Fender Bender Briefly Closes Eastern Parkway
An accident on Eastern Parkway involving 5 cars, briefly closed the street down Sunday night due to a large emergency response. No one was injured in the accident, and all damage done was minor.
Yehuda Freundlich Releases Debut Single
A new single released by Yehuda Freundlich faces off against the “grass is greener on that side of the fence” frame of mind. With composer Yitzy Walder, the song “Yesh Hakol” came together and in the words of the singer, the new hit “wrote itself.”
8 Fantastic Menorahs and Where to Find Them
With Chanukah fast approaching, Chabad centers across the United States and around the world are preparing to usher in the holiday with the bright lights of the menorah. While there are specific guidelines regarding the menorah, you can make one out of almost anything.
A 7.0 magnitude earthquake strikes Alaska. (Photo by Traci Marrs)
Aftershocks Rattle Anchorage After Massive Earthquake
More than 190 aftershocks continued to rattle Anchorage throughout Saturday after a 7.0 magnitude earthquake hit right outside of the city on Friday morning. While no deaths or serious injuries were reported, the Anchorage area suffered serious damage from the quake that sliced opened roads, knocked out power, damaged buildings, and sent fear and panic to the city of nearly 300,000.
Yud Tes Kislev at Chabad of Georgetown
This years Yud Tes Kislev at Chabad of Georgetown organized by Shliach Rabbi Avrohom Holtzberg, was one to remember. The place was filled to capacity with people from the neighborhood who came to commemorate the special day.
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A mural of the Alter Rebbe was painted on alleyway in the heart Crown Heights. The work of art can be found on the exterior alleyway wall of Primo Hatters, on Kingston Ave between Crown St and Caroll St.
Shabbos at the Besht: Chanukah With The Rebbe
This Shabbos at the Besht: Rabbi Michoel Seligson, a descendant of the Alter Rebbe, Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi, is a teacher of Chabad Chassidus and the author of a number of works relating to Chasidic thought and practice. He will be leading a discussion titled, Chanukah With The Rebbe: Recounting rich memories of Chnnukah with the Rebbe.
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.
Yud Tes Kislev in Montreal
We present a photo gallery of the Farbrengen held in Montreal for Yud Tes Kislev.
The Goldman children are honored at the tenth anniversary gala for Chabad of Waterloo
Chabad Waterloo Celebrates Ten
The Canadian community of Waterloo receives congratulations from Prime Minister Trudeau on the tenth anniversary of its Chabad Center. Rivky Goldman, her husband Moishy, and their infant son arrived in Waterloo in 2008.
Merkas Chomesh Implores: Help Share Our Gift (Ad)
Merkaz Chomesh, a network of 50 kollels across Israel that teaches Chassidus to non-Chabad yungerleit, is hosting a fundraising raffle in less than 24 hours to win six round trip tickets to Israel!
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