Young-Yeshivah Hosts Moroccan Chanukah
This past Tuesday evening, about 100 young men and women from Melbourne’s Young-Yeshivah community gathered for a Moroccan-themed Chanukah celebration.
Lipa Sings 1930s Classic ‘Belz’ with a Modern Twist
83 years after it was first performed in New York’s Yiddish theater district, the iconic song Belz is revitalized, this time being performed by a pair of musicians who were schoolboys when it first debuted in 1932.
LA’s Jewish Mayor Lights Menorah at City Hall
Los Angeles first Jewish mayor, Eric Garcetti, hosted a Menorah lighting ceremony with the consuls general of both Israel and France along with many other city officials in attendance. The event was organized by Chabad of the West Coast led by Rabbi Boruch S. Cunin.
Photos: Special Children’s Chanukah Rally in 770
Hundreds of boys and girls gathered in 770 for special Chanukah Rally, which featured a special performance by Chaim Fogelman. Children also enjoyed doughnuts and gave Tzadakah. The rally concluded with Mincha and the lighting of the Menorah in the downstairs Shul of 770.
Yeka Staff Visit Campers All Over Ukraine for Chanukah
Since its inception three years ago, the annual Camp Yeka “Light Up Ukraine” Chanukah campaign has shown to be a great success. Each day of Chanukah, a dedicated group of staff-members travel throughout the country and bring the light of Chanuka to their campers, their friends and their families.
Large New Jewish Community Center Opens in Moscow
The largest Jewish religious and cultural center to be built over the past 15 years opened in Moscow on Sunday amid fanfare and a celebration that drew religious and political leaders from across the region.
Menorah Parade Spreads Light of Chanukah in Queens
Some 45 vehicles took part in the 2nd Annual Car Menorah Parade in Queens, New York. Organized in collaboration with local Chabad centers and Yeshiva hundreds of Menorah kits were distributed and the light of Chanukah was spread.
Lighting up Horse County with a New Chabad Center
Hundreds gathered in Ocala’s City Square on Sunday night to celebrate Chanukah in the heart of Florida’s Horse Country.
Bomb Threat at 770 Forces Evacuation
A bomb threat targeting 770 was called into 911 and forced a complete evacuation of the buildings. Taking no chances, the NYPD enlisted the help of the neighborhoods volunteer patrol Shomrim to assist with the evacuation.
Photos: 36th Annual South Florida Chanukah Festival
Last night, Monday, Dec. 7, the second night of Chanukah, was the 36th Annual South Florida Chanukah Festival. The event welcomed a crowd of over 10,000 people, and thousands more via the live webcast on CrownHeights.info!
Crown Heights Hosts Colossal Satmar Gathering
Tens of thousands of Satmar Chassdim flocked from Kiryas Joel to the Union-Bedford Armory in Crown Heights on the eve of Chof Alef Kislev to celebrate the day Rabbi Yoel of Satmar was rescued from the flames of the Holocaust.
Oholei Torah Staff Receive Chanukah Bonuses
Philanthropist and businessman R’ Yosef Yitzchak Popack and his wife Batsheva have once again given a special gift to all the teachers and morahs of Oholei Torah in honor of Chanukah. New to this year is the additional support from the Oholei Torah PTA, which sponsored the Mesivta and administrative members divisions.
Chabad Hosts Chanukah Event for Israelis in Brussels
A Chanukah party for Israelis and Hebrew speakers was held for the first time in Brussels, Belgium.
Parliament House of Victoria Hosts Menorah Lighting
This year’s presentation at the Parliament House of Victoria of the lighting of the Chanukah Menorah and the Speeches given by the guest speakers – organized by Chabad of Melbourne-CBD under the leadership of Rabbi Chaim Herzog – surpassed any of the twelve previous functions given at Parliament in past years.
Chanukah in Full Swing at Darchai Menachem
Creative and edible Menorahs, candle making and Mivtzoim are just a few of the ways students in Darchai Menachem prepared for Chanukah. This dancing menorah is one of many cool menorahs soon to be posted. Posted by Darchai Menachem on […]
After Vandalism, DeBlasio Attends Menorah Lighting
A Menorah that was vandalized twice in Manhattan’s Carl Shurz Park, which is the backyard of Gracie Mansion – the official residence of the New York City Mayor – was rededicated Monday night and was lit with Mayor Bill DeBlasio in attendance.
Chabad.org & CrownHeights.info
Photos by Benams
Photos: 1000’s Attend Chanukah at CityWalk
Chabad of the Valley once again hosted Chanukah at Universal Studios CityWalk with thousands in attendance. This years event was headlined by Gad Elbaz who had the crowd dancing.
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