Families of Fallen Heroes Share in Chanukah Joy
The first night of Chanukah this year saw a very special and very moving ceremony on the Mamilla Mall in the heart of Jerusalem.
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CHYE Hosts ‘Founders Event’ at Global Firm
On Monday night, some 120 guests gathered at Deloitte & Touche LLP’s headquarters located at one of New York City’s leading landmarks, 30 Rockefeller Center, for a unique celebration. The high caliber networking event acknowledged the achievements of Crown Heights Young Entrepreneurs and gave tribute to the organization’s Founders Circle.
Photos: Special Chanukah Childrens 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 downstairs 770.
London Mayor Celebrates Chanukah with 7,500 Revelers
A record-breaking crowd of over 7,500 attended Chanukah in the Square, held on the first night of Chanukah December 16th 2014. The crowd was drawn to Trafalgar Square by the 30-foot-tall artistic Menorah, fresh doughnuts and great entertainment.
First Candle Lit at ‘Crossroads of the World’
A group of Bochrim braved the poor weather conditions and brought the Chanukah spirit to Times Square – “the crossroads of the world.” The Bochurim assembled a Menorah made of PVC, and gave the honor of lighting it to a passing Jew. They then fanned out and distributed Menorah kits and the traditional jelly doughnuts to the many passersby.
Photos by Benams
Thousands Watch as Menorah Lit at Brandenburg Gate
The celebration of Chanukah in Germany started with lighting the Menorah in the heart of Berlin – at the iconic Brandenburg Gate.
A First for Australia, Menorah Lit in the Parliment
Chabad ACT, led by of Rabbi Shmueli Feldman, organized a menorah lighting and cocktail function in the ACT Parliament marking the first night of Chanukah.
Mayor DeBlasio Lights 1st Light in Park Slope
Returning to the neighborhood in which he lives, mayor Bill DeBlasio was honored with lighting the Shamosh on the first night of Chanukah at Brooklyn’s largest Menorah in Grand Army Plaza. The lighting was arranged by Rabbi Shimon Hecht of Chabad of Park Slope.
Photos: First Candle Lit in the Rebbes Room
After Mincha, the first light of Chanukah was lit in the Rebbes Room by Rabbi Chaim Boruch Halberstam.
Photos by Benams
Borough Park Jews of All Stripes Celebrate 19 Kislev
1,200 Jews of all stripes gathered together at Heichal Menachem in Borough Park to celebrate Yud Tes Kislev, the Yahrtzeit of the Mezritcher Maggid and Yom Hageulah of the Alter Rebbe.
Photos by Meir Alfasi
Hundreds of Thousands of Seforim Sold at Chassidus Fair
What began as a large Yud Tes Kislev gathering in Jerusalem’s Binyanei Ha’umah – The International Convention Center – gradually grew into a multi faceted event that includes a massive sale of Seforim on Chassidus from all Talmidei HaBaal Shem Tov, with a particular highlight on Chabad Chassidus.
Photos: 100’s Attend International Siyum HaRambam
Anash and Bochurim gathered Tuesday night in Crown Heights for the conclusion of the 33rd cycle of the study of three chapters of Rambam a day, and to begin the 34th cycle. A special children’s program was held as well.
Photos by Benams
Yeshiva Gedolah of Miami Hosts 33rd Siyum HoRambam
The Anash Community and Temimim joined the Siyum Horaambam hosted by the Yeshiva Gedolah of Greater Miami.
Photos: Satmar Marks Yom Tov in Crown Heights
Satmar Chassidim gathered at the Bedford Avenue armory in Crown Heights Heights to mark Kuf Alef Kislev, the day Rabbi Yoel Teitelbaum Ztz’l, the founder of Satmar Chassidus in America, escaped from the Nazis during the Holocaust.
Photos: ULY’s Father and Son Melava Malkah
This Motzai Shabbos, Lubavitcher Yeshiva on Crown Street hosted a special father and son Melava Malka and Farbrengen which coincided with Yud Tes Kislev.
Photos: Yud Tes Kislev in Oholei Torah
From Kindergarten all the way up through 8th grade, the students of Oholei Torah elementary school celebrated Yud Tes Kislev, the Yahrtzeit of the Mezritcher Maggid and day of liberation of the Alter Rebbe from Czarist prison.
Sydney Comes Together to Celebrate 19 Kislev
More than 200 people ushered in the Chassidic new year at a farbrengen at the Yeshiva Centre in Sydeny, Australia, earlier this week.
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