SHAZAK: VaYigash – Give Me Some Space
Watch this weeks Shazak Parsha Production, with its spellbinding audiovisual storytelling of the parsha and Shazak style animations.
Incredible Display of Jewish Pride at First-Ever Sofi Stadium Menorah Lighting
On Sunday, December 18th, the nearly 70k thousand fans attending the Chargers-Titans game took part in the first-ever Menorah Lighting held at Sofi Stadium. Hosted by CTeen International and Chabad of Redondo Beach, it was a powerful demonstration of Pirsumei Nissa and Jewish pride.
Car Parade, Grand Menorah Lighting and Concert Light up Baltimore
Close to 100 Menorah topped vehicles and Police vehicles paraded through Northwest Baltimore and Baltimore County led by Baltimore City and County Police Departments, spreading the light and joy of Chanukah. The Parade was led by 12 Police Motorcycles and Hundreds of people came out of their houses to watch the parade pass by.
The Ancient Pool of Siloam, Used As A Mikvah Before Visiting The Beis Hamikdash, is Finally Revealed
The Pool of Siloam, located at the southern end of the City of David, and within the Jerusalem Walls National Park, is an archaeological and historical site of national and worldwide importance. According to the Bible, the pool was first built in the 8th century BCE in the reign of King Hezekiah, some 2,700 years ago, as part of Jerusalem’s water system:
Chanuka Candles Behind Bars at World’s Oldest Prison
Most of the Jewish activities at the Butirsky Prison in the center of Moscow take place in the shul in one of the most guarded wings of the building. In honor of Chanuka, Russia’s Chief Rabbi Berel Lazar came to attend the Chanuka party there.
TONIGHT! Farbrengen Near the Ohel to Celebrate Hei Teves
Join Chassidim from around the world in celebrating the joyous day of Hei Teves tonight near the Rebbe’s Ohel. The Farbrengen will feature Rabbis Yosef Minkowitz, Rabbi Yehuda Krisnky, Shlomo Uminer, and Moshe Gourarie.
Meaningful Interviews: Rabbi Shmuel Fox, Former Rav of Beth Jacob in Dayton, OH Part #2
In 1955, Rabbi Samuel Fox became the spiritual leader of Beth Jacob Congregation in Dayton, OH. Under his initiative and leadership, youth activities were started, Junior Congregation services were inaugurated, and a Religious School with an intensive curriculum, was instituted. Rabbi Dalfin interviewed him as part of his Meaningful Interviews series.
Video of the Day
Chanukah with Chabad of Midtown Manhattan was flaming hot and ice cold at the same time. See the roundup of Chabad of Midtown’s ice menorahs and Chanukah events.
Jewish Doctor Discusses Abortion, Organ Donation & Vaccination
Rabbi Dr. Edward Reichman gives us a fascinating tour of some of the most challenging medical dilemmas, including abortion, vaccination, and organ donation.
JEM: Am I Truly “Alive?”
Upon discovering his son Joseph’s whereabouts, Jacob declared “My son Joseph is still alive!” A powerful lesson in the true meaning of life.
7,000 Men, Women and Children at Florida Mega Hakhel-Chanukah Festival
Chabad of South Broward celebrated their 43rd Annual South Florida Chassidic Chanukah Festival Thursday Dec 22 with a concert at the Glamorous Venue Hard Rock Live Casino and Hotel, in Hollywood, only two years removed from a quarantined-style drive in concert at the Big Easy parking lot in Hallandale.
Chabad of the Valley’s Chanukah at Universal Studios CityWALK Draws 1000’s to see Tiktok Sensations Miami Boys Choir
Chabad of the Valley’s Chanukah at Universal Studios CityWALK once again lived up to its reputation as amongst the largest Chanukah events in the world. The mega event made its post-covid return to the CityWALK venue and the crowds showed up en-masse.
Video of the Day
At a Kumzitz in Boca Raton, FL, Avraham Fried and Chazon Aryeh Leib Hurwitz sang a duet of the song Shaarei Dmaos, a beautiful composition.
Zos Chanukah, A Special Time to Give Tzedakah and Receive Brochos
Zos Chanukah is a special time to give Tzedakah and to receive brochos for family and parnasa. CSSY has extended its fundraiser campaign until the end of Chanukah to raise the entire goal of $360,000 for the needs of the Crown Heights community.
Final Candle of Chanukah Lit in the Rebbe’s Room
Rabbi Mendy Kotlarsky of Merjos302 lit the final candle of Chanukah in the Rebbe’s room, marking the last night of Chanukah.
Video of the Day
Another night of Chanukah, another Kiddush Hashem. On the 5th night of Chanukah, Jewish Heritage Night at the Utah Jazz vs. the Washington Wizards, the National anthem was sung by Chazon Aryeh Leib Hurwitz, with Brochos and candle lighting taking place at half time.
JEM: POWERFUL Message From the Chanukah Lights
Just like we add in the number of Chanukah Candles every day, we too, must constantly be growing. It’s not enough today to do the same as yesterday.
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