The Halachos: Sunday, and Zos Chanukah
Courtesy of Rabbi Garelick of Sichosacademy.org, we present a series on Halochos of Chanukkah. In this article he discusses the Halachos of Sunday which is the second day of Rosh Chodesh, and Zos Chanukah.
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Baby Boy!
Ephraim and Zeldy Friedman
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This Weeks Shalom Zochor List
We present the Shalom Zochor list for the week of Mikeitz.
Baby Girl!
Yitzy and Rochie (née Carciente) Blachman (Crown Heights)
Shabbos at the Besht: Faith Over Fantasy
This Shabbos at the Besht: Rabbi Yosef Yaffe is from Hartford Connecticut. He received smicha at Machon L’hora’a in Pretoria, South Africa and is currently studying dayanus in Crown Heights. He will be leading a discussion on the topic of Faith Over Fantasy: Yosef, Yehudah, and Chanukah.
Alternate Side Parking Rules Suspended December 8
Alternate side parking (street cleaning) regulations are suspended on Saturday, December 8, 2018 for Immaculate Conception. All other regulations, including parking meters, remain in effect.
Chanukah in Sydney City 5779
The City of Sydney was filled with cheerful and uplifting Jewish Music that made people want to dance and sing along. Such was the beginning of the Chanukah in the City annual event hosted by Chabad Youth NSW under the auspicious of Chabad NSW and in association with CBD Chabad.
Baby Boy!
Dovid Abba and Chaya Goldstein (Crown Heights)
The Halachos: Shabbos Chanukah
Courtesy of Rabbi Garelick of Sichosacademy.org, we present a series on Halochos of Chanukkah. In this article he discusses the Halachos of Shabbos Chanukah.
Weekly Story: The Importance of Participating in a Chassidishe Farbrengen
We are told to listen to the Chanukah licht (candles). One of the points the Rebbe stresses is that the purpose of the candles is to light up the darkness outside, until it is extremely bright. Obviously, it also means that one should bring the light of Chassidus into their life. As we see from the following story, this is accomplished through participating in a chassidishe farbrengen.
Weekly Unique Photo of the Rebbe
Courtesy of Lubavitch Archives, we present a weekly photo of the Rebbe during a Chanukah Live broadcast.
Menorah Lighting and Dedication at the 71st Precinct
A menorah lighting and dedication was held at the NYPD 71st precinct in Crown Heights. The Menorah, which was donated by a community member, is a first for the 71st precinct.
Crown Heights NYPD Security Briefing
A security briefing as held in the 71st Police precinct in Crown Heights, with discussion on the recent string of attacks on Jewish residence. In attendance were representatives from the local volunteer organizations.
Weekly Letter: Do the ends justify the means?
In honor of Chanukah, we present a letter in which the Rebbe asks why is it so important that the menorah oil be pure? The flame burns just as well with less than pure oil. Do the ends justify the means?
NYC Bans Unvaccinated Children from Many Schools in Brooklyn
The NYC Health Department has banned unvaccinated children from schools in certain area codes of Brooklyn. The move comes after an outbreak of the Measles in the Orthodox Jewish community continues to spread.
Yagdil Torah’s sixth gala Melave Malka, A Massive Success
In an evening of empowerment, inspiration and solidarity, a large crowd of men and women gathered in the Oholei Torah Ballroom this past Motzei Shabbos to join in Yagdil Torah’s sixth gala Melave Malka, celebrating 12 years of success in its efforts to provide each individual with the resources needed to advance in Limud HaTorah.
How 5 Yeshivah Students Are Spreading Light Along the West Coast
Five yeshivah students from Yeshivas Ohr Elchonon Chabad in Los Angeles are utilizing their Chanukah break to spread light along the West Coast. They are in the midst of 3,000-mile trek in a rented RV (dubbed a mitzvah tank) outfitted with large signs and an oversized menorah, with the mission of spreading Chanukah warmth and light all along their path.
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