Baby Boy!
Netanel and Sheina (nee Khafif) Sebag from Crown Heights had a baby boy!

WATCH: Chanukah Medley with 8th Day
A musical performance of popular Chanukah songs by The National Menorah Orchestra and the “8th Day Band” at the National Menorah Lighting in Washington D.C.

A Triumph of Light and Unity: Chanukah in the City 2024 Sydney Australia
After weeks of meticulous preparation—spanning fundraising efforts, grant applications, the setup of the iconic Giant Menorah, and an extensive promotional campaign—Chanukah in the City 2024 lit up Martin Place with a resounding message of hope, resilience, and unity.

Pirsumei Nissa in Center of Moscow by Chief Rabbi of Russia
For the thirty-fifth time, at the foot of the Kremlin walls, the Chanukah Menorah was lit in Moscow by Shliach and Chief Rabbi of Russia Rabbi Berel Lazar.

Chabad History With Rabbi Dalfin – Michoel Teitelbaum, Yankel Katz, Shmerel Gurary, Shlomo Z Hecht, and Zalman Gurary
Rabbi Chaim Dalfin, author and Chasidic historian shares interesting facts, many revealed for the first time. The purpose of his program is to inspire all but especially the youth. Watch another installment here on CrownHeights.info.

BESHT: Shabbos Chanukah
Shabbos at the BESHT: Rabbi Hillel Heller is the Rosh Yeshiva of Westchester Yeshiva as well as a noted Magid Shiur. He will be giving this week’s shiur on Shabbos Chanukah.
Baby Boy!
Yosef Chaim and Chaya M. Moscowitz from Crown Heights had a baby boy! Shalom Zachor: 148 East 45th St.
Baby Boy!
Elazar and Shaina (nee Blau) Glick from Crown Heights had a baby boy! Shalom Zachor: 888 Montgomery, Apt A12

Weekly Story: Chanukah Live, The Power of One Candle
Although this story happened over thirty years ago, either on Chanukah 5750 or 5751 (1889 or 1990), I just heard it this year, from a member of the family that it occurred with. I also verified it with my brother Rabbi Mordechai Avtzon, who is the shliach to Hong Kong as well as others who were involved in this story.

Weekly Dvar Torah: Spreading Light Inside and Out
In this week’s Dvar Torah, Rabbi Katzman looks under the surface of the story of Chanukah, making the age-old story applicable to each and every person in this day and age.
Baby Boy!
Shmuly and Mushky Borenstein from Crown Heights had a baby boy! Shalom Zachor: Anshei Lubavitch 578 Albany Ave

Flu Cases Surge in New York City, Hospitalizations Up 48%
Hospitalizations In New York City are up 48%, according to the latest data from the state health department.
New Engagement!
Dov Ber Hechtman (Yerushalayim, EY) to Mushky Maor (Arad, EY)
New Engagement!
Yossi Cohen (London, UK) to Menucha Kotlarsky (New City, NY)

Up and Coming Chabad Keyboardist Releases Debut Chanukah Dance Medley Featuring Berel Zucker
Musician Shlomo Hecht released a debut Chanukah Dance Medley track to enhance your events and parades featuring singer Berel Zucker.

Lubavitcher Yeshiva Illuminates Tomchei Temimim Way On The First Night of Chanukah
On Wednesday night, the first night of Chanukah, large crowds gathered outside 570 Tomchei Temimim Way for an incredible Menorah lighting event by United Lubavitcher Yeshiva.

Weekly Letter: The Crucial Importance of the Root and Source of Things
Expanding on the theme of the pure and sanctified oil of the miracle of Chanukah – the Rebbe emphasizes that by insisting on using only pure and undefiled olive oil for the menorah our spiritual leaders were teaching us the crucial importance of the root and source of things.