1,700 Year Old Oil lamp With Temple Symbols Discovered In Yerushalayim
A rare 1,700 year old oil lamp, decorated with Temple symbols – menorah, incense shovel and lulav, was found in Jerusalem during Israel Antiquities Authority excavations.
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Oholei Torah Kicks Off Chanukah with a Beautiful OTMC Mosaic Craft, Followed by Menorah Contest Expo 5785
The Oholei Torah Chanukah celebrations began on a high note this week with a delightful hands-on craft project and the annual Oholei Torah Chanukah Menorah Contest Expo 5785.
Rabbi Moshe Sasonkin lights the menorah with IDF soldiers. Chabad of Metula
Chanukah Miracles in the Ruins of Israel’s North
As the first flame of Chanukah flickers in Metula, it illuminates a town deeply scarred by war. For the last 14 months, since Oct. 7, the border community has stood largely empty, its streets quiet except for military patrols.
New Engagement!
Shmuli Dukes (Chicago, IL) to Sheina Simonowitz (Brazil/Chicago, IL)
Singapore To Host First Ever CYP Encounter Asia Shabbaton
Young Jewish Professionals from around the world are converging for a once-in-a-lifetime weekend in Singapore, discovering the local culture and community while meeting their fellow Jewish peers from across Asia and beyond.
Here’s My Story: You May Be Right, But Don’t Fight
After serving as a Chabad emissary in New Jersey for eleven years, Rabbi Yisroel Brod moved to Israel where he worked on expanding and developing Chabad’s outreach activities. Presently, he serves as a consultant and coach to Chabad emissaries worldwide. He was interviewed in November 2023.
No Injuries After Menorah Fire In Crown Heights Apartment
Crown Heights Shomrim, Hatzalah, and the fire department all responded to a Carroll Street building Wednesday night after a Chanukah Menorah in an apartment window went from a controlled flame to a conflagration.
Spreading the Light: Food Packages Distributed in Moscow to Families in Need
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.
The first public menorah was lit at Independence Mall in Philadelphia 50 years ago. Today, the Chabad-Lubavitch movement erects some 15,000 giant Chanukah menorahs on public squares acround the world. In this 1976 photo, the Philadelphia menorah towers over Rabbi Abraham Shemtov, bottom left. The menorah that year was a part of the city's Bicentennial celebrations. Lubavitcher Center of Philadelphia
Born in Philly, the Public Menorah Turns 50
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 Announces Chanukah Hours
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.
Ukrainian President Lights Chanukah Candles with Chabad
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.
Video of the Day
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.
New Engagement!
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: “Menorah In The D” Event Taking Place LIVE In Detroit
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.
Light of the Soul, A Dance Track For Chanukah 5785
Listen to this Chanukah Dance Track for 5785 created by Pen of the Soul.
LIVE at 5:00PM: National Menorah Lighting in Washington D.C.
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”.
Giant Lego Menorah Will Warm Toronto at Community-Wide Hanukkah Celebration
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.
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