Tonight: Nittel Nacht
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.
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Introducing “Navigating Shana Rishona” – A Transformative Online Course for Newly Married Couples
In response to numerous requests over the years, Mikvah.org has launched an exclusive online course tailored for couples married up to two years.
Students from SUNY Oneonta attend the 2024 Pegisha Shabbaton. Chabad of Oneonta - Rohr Jewish Student Center
A New Era of Jewish Education at SUNY Oneonta
Nestled in the mountains of Upstate New York, SUNY Oneonta is almost 100 miles from the state’s capital, Albany, and close to 200 miles from New York City. It is perhaps this isolation that makes it one of the top schools in the region.
CSSY Launches Its Annual Crown Heights Giving Challenge
Today, CSSY launched its annual Crown Heights Giving Challenge, with a goal to raise much needed funds for local families. Please consider partnering with us to support OUR own community.
Mega Millions Jackpot Reaches $1 Billion
The Mega Millions jackpot has reached $1 billion ahead of the lottery drawing on Tuesday, according to lottery officials. The cash value is estimated to be $448.8 million.
Alternate Side Parking and Meters Suspended on December 25
Alternate side parking (street cleaning) and parking meter regulations are suspended on Wednesday, December 25 for a holiday.
Oholei Torah Celebrates Yud Tes Kislev with Beautiful Farbrengens
Oholei Torah marked Yud Tes Kislev, the “Rosh Hashanah of Chassidus,” with a variety of heartfelt celebrations spanning its divisions, infusing students and staff with inspiration, achdus, and renewed commitment to Limmud HaChassidus.
PSA: Don’t Forget To Shovel and De-Ice Your Sidewalk, It’s The Law
Property owners must clear snow or ice from their sidewalks. The City doesn’t clean or remove snow or ice from sidewalks in front of residential or commercial property.
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The “World’s Widest Menorah” will be kindled at Chabad of Clearwater, Florida. The menorah measures 61.3 feet long—a nod to the Torah’s 613 commandments.
Tatty Can We Go On Mivtzoim This Chanukah?
Building on the success of Chabad in Sheepshead Bay, which has achieved great success in orchestrating mivtzoim for many during major Yomim Tovim and bringing the Yomim Tovim experience to thousands of Yidden, we are excited to announce a new initiative aimed at enabling Crown Heights families to become the Rebbe’s Shliach-ambassadors of light.
Mandatory ETA for Travelers to Israel, Chaim V’Chessed Recommendations
Starting January 1, all non-Israeli travelers to Israel will be required to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization, known as the ETA IL, before commencing their journey. This long-anticipated program was first announced earlier this year, and was originally slated to begin on August 1.
BDE: Hannah Katzir, Hostage Released In Last Year’s Hostage Deal Passes Away
With great sadness we report that Chana (Hannah) Katzir, a former Hamas hostage has passed away just over one year after her release from captivity.
Chabad Opens in Leander, Texas, Amid Tech-Fueled Boom
More than 100 people, including the city’s mayor, attended that first menorah lighting at Robin Bledsoe Park. For Rachel Binder, it was a milestone not just for the city, but for her family.
Can this Article Influence Our Community?
Can this article influence our community? No. But you’re not an article. You’re a Real Woman, filled with Divine Courage. Let’s talk about it.
Laws and Customs: Nittel Nacht
Rabbi Shmuel Lesches, Maggid Shiur in Yeshiva Gedola of Melbourne, Australia, has compiled a guide to the customs of Nittel Nacht for the benefit of the wider Lubavitch community.
Bringing Light to Those Who Need It Most: New Chanukah Program Reaches Hospitals and Senior Centers
A thoughtful new Chanukah program brings festival lights to hospitals and nursing homes where traditional candles can’t burn. Produced by Merkos 302’s Chabad on Call, the program includes inspiring and engaging videos with timely themes, so patients and seniors can still experience the warmth of the holiday.
HY’D: Three IDF Soldiers Killed In Gaza Blast
The slain troops are named as: Cpt. Ilay Gavriel Atedgi, 22, from Kiryat Motzkin; Staff Sgt. Netanel Pessach, 21, from Elazar; and Sgt. First Class (res.) Hillel Diener, 21, from Talmon.
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