Part of its ‘Million Tree” Initiative, landscapers working under contract from the city planted trees north of Eastern Parkway this morning. A reader sent us these pictures.
Hundreds have already taken advantage of Kehot’ special pricing for Hey Teves, Didan Notzach, following hte Rebbes instruction to mark this day with the purchase of new seforim. Want to avoid the lines? Shop online at Kehot.com
In honor of Hey Teves, Oholei Torah students enjoyed a full program from Grades Pre 1A-8, including: a Seforim Sale, an overview of the Rebbeim’s Seforim, a hands on exhibition on the history of printing, a Chinese auction and a special presentation by one of the eighth grade students who showed special Seforim with history from the holocaust.
United Lubavitcher Yeshiva on Crown Street held today their annual Hei Teves Bookfair. There were over 100 titles available ranging from classic children’s books to new stories to books in Yiddish and Hebrew and a large assortment of Seforim.
In honor of Hey Teves – Didan Notzach, hundreds were seen stopping by a Seforim table set up in 770 and making purchases. The Rebbe instructed that this day should be marked with the purchase new Seforim and learn from them.
On the first day of Chanukah Chevra Ahavas Yisroel held a benefit dinner marking two years to the founding of the Shul and their new permanent location. The dinner was preceded by a Siyum and Hachnosas Sefer Torah to the Shul.
Hundreds attended the lighting of the 8th candle in 770. Following the custom, the Menorah was lit and was followed by Havdalah.
It was the most organized yet. This years annual Chanukah Menorah Parade – organized by the Mitzvah Tank Office – had some 200 cars participating. The parade left Crown Heights passing 770 on their way to Manhatten to spread the light of Chanukah, passing the worlds largest Kosher menorah on 59th Street in time for its lighting.
The annual Cheder Ohel Carnival was run this year by Rabbi Zalman Schurder’s Kita Dalet. The students had a great time planning and preparing this low tech, highly enjoyable Chanukah Carnival. Kita Dalet ran the booths, until the last while when they switched with the oldest class so they too could enjoy all the activities.
A few hundred children packed into 770 for a Chanuka rally. A special program was put together by Tzivos Hashem which included a story by Yitzy Erps and music by Chaim Fogelman. The rally was broadcasted live to over 5000 children around the world!
The Friendship Circle Manchester rocked the house again with 100 people Celebrating Chanukah together. With Live music and Dancing and of course Latkes and Doughnuts and plenty of food A great night was had by all.
The worlds largest Menorah at Golders Green Station has a public lighting every evening of Chanukah.
The ‘Teens & Twenties’ division of the Crown Heights Friendship Circle began their monthly bowling league this month.
Lubavitcher Yeshiva’s PTA arranged an afternoon filled with music and a fun ‘mad science’ show for children on their day off school for Chanukah.
The second light of Chnukah was lit in the Champ de Mars park in Paris, underneath the Eiffel Tower, with a large crowed in attendance. The event was organized by Beit Lubavitch drictged by Rabbi Shmuel Azimov.
A few hundred people gathered in the Chatelet Square in Paris, France for a Menorah lighting accompanied by music and dancing and concluded with a Menorah parade in the streets of Paris. The lighting was organized by Beit Lubavitch under the directorship of Rabbi Shmuel Azimov.
Hundreds took part in the lighting of the Menorah in 770. Photos by ChabadPictures.com.
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