At the request of Russia’s Chief Rabbi, assistance to the Jewish community was increased this Yom Tov, with thousands of packages distributed at the Chesed Center of Moscow.
So was born, 50 years ago, the public menorah. Today, the Chabad-Lubavitch movement erects some 15,000 giant Chanukah menorahs on public squares from Washington, D.C., to Vienna, to Melbourne.
Safe Tech Crown Heights will operate daily with modified hours during Chanukah to serve students and visitors. From 24 Kislev (December 25) through 2 Teves (January 2, 2025), the office at 399 Kingston Ave. (inside the Flash store) will be open from 2-4 PM.
On the occasion of the beginning of the Hanukkah holiday, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy took part in the Hanukkah candle-lighting ceremony together with the rabbis of Ukraine.
Following an age old tradition of playing chess on Nittel Nacht, Rabbi Borenstein of Oholei Torah’s eighth grade took on not one, but a large number of students in a chess match, all at once.
Zalmy Glassner (Melbourne, Australia) to Rivki Krinsky (Melbourne, Australia) L’Chaim: Monday, Dec. 30th, 9:00pm at 2/ 303 Glen Eira Rd, Elsternwick 3161
Live at 5:00pm: A live broadcast of the 14th annual Menorah lighting ceremony in downtown Detroit, called “Menorah in the D”. Featuring a full and exciting program to enhance your Chanukah.
Listen to this Chanukah Dance Track for 5785 created by Pen of the Soul.
Join the live broadcast of the lighting ceremony of the National Chanukah Menorah located on the Ellipse at the White House in Washington D.C. Featuring musical performances by the “Pershing’s Own United States Army Band” and “The Three Cantors”.
The Jewish Russian Community Centre of Ontario (JRCC) will host the GTA`s central Hanukkah celebration with the lighting of a giant Hanukkah menorah built entirely out of Lego.
Stay Safe, Stay Healthy! Crown Heights Hatzalah and Crown Heights Shomrim have released tips for the community to stay safe this Chanukah.
Subsidized bus transportation to and from the Ohel and Crown Heights will be provided throughout Chanukah this year.
15,000 Public Menorahs will be placed by Chabad this year, 50 years since the first public Menorah at Independence Hall.
Chasdei Lev is proud to announce the release of “The Rebbi’s Medley” featuring the songs of Yitzy Waldner, performed by the globally renowned Benny Friedman and Shulem Lemmer; and a dynamic music video to accompany it.
The house at 1382 President Street was originally part of the Sother property in the early 1900’s. Today it is owned by Harav Moshe Bogomilsky. This is its story.
A friendly reminder to our dear readers: Tonight is “Nittel Nacht,” and the Chabad custom is not to learn Torah, so as not to “add Chayus” to impurity.
In response to numerous requests over the years, Mikvah.org has launched an exclusive online course tailored for couples married up to two years.
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