Obituary: Miriam Paltiel-Gordon, 87, Chronicled Soviet Chassidic Childhood as ‘Miriam Nevel’

Miriam Paltiel-Gordon, the mother and grandmother of a large Chabad family around the world who served for decades as a Chabad emissary in Worcester, Mass., and chronicled her childhood in the Chabad underground in the Soviet Union and then the DP camps in Europe, passed away on Tuesday, the second day of Chanukah, at the age of 87.

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From 1642 Squares to a Masterpiece Menorah

For three weeks leading up to Chanukah, the students of Tomchei Tmimim Ocean Parkway, along with their families, eagerly anticipated the grand reveal of their special project: a Hakhel Menorah. Every talmid was involved in the creation of this masterpiece, putting in hard work and dedication to bring it to life. The many individual squares came together to create one shining, beautiful menorah.

Jews Throughout Ukraine Warmed by the Glow of Chanukah

Throughout Ukraine, a network of hundreds of Chabad-Lubavitch emissaries and volunteers are working to ensure that beleaguered residents are able to celebrate the “Festival of Lights.” More than 40,000 Chanukah boxes filled with holiday supplies and special treats are being distributed to Jews in every city and village throughout Ukraine

Picture of the Day

Welcome to Chabad of Antarctica the (future) home of Chabad on the seventh continent. Expeditionist and banking executive Scott Shay wrote the on his Instagram the reason he decided to create this banner, and how the Kinus Hashluchim was his inspiration.