Gas Leak Scare at Beis Rivkah, Unfounded
A scare at Beis Rivkah surrounding the smell of gas in the building was declared unfounded Monday morning. A gas leak Sunday from the street in front of the building had left a lingering smell, but no danger.
A Ohio man was arrested on Friday for allegedly plotting to conduct a shooting attack at a synagogue in the Toledo area. The suspect, 21-year-old Damon M. Joseph, has been charged in a federal court with one count of attempting to provide material support to ISIS. He was brought into custody after taking possession of two AR-15 rifles.
Ohio Man Arrested Over Alleged Plot to Conduct Shooting at Synagogue
A Ohio man was arrested on Friday for allegedly plotting to conduct a shooting attack at a synagogue in the Toledo area. The suspect, 21-year-old Damon M. Joseph, has been charged in a federal court with one count of attempting to provide material support to ISIS. He was brought into custody after taking possession of two AR-15 rifles.
Australia’s ACT Parliament Celebrates Chanukah for the Fifth Year
The eight day Jewish festival of Chanukah was celebrated in Canberra with several community events – the highlight being a ceremony including the lighting of the National Menorah in Canberra Parliament’s Reception Room. This year’s theme was “One Small Candle”
Third Tunnel Found on the Lebanon Border
A third tunnel has been located by the Israeli Defense Forces on the Lebanon border as part of Operation Northern Shield. The tunnel has been sealed with explosives, while the search for more tunnels continues.
A Spectacular Event at Chabad of Gants Hill Menorah Lighting
The Chanukah lights glowed at the Chabad Gants Hill Menorah Lighting this year. A large and diverse crowd, together with special dignitaries and street entertainment, made for a spectacular event.
Baby Girl!
Michoel Dovid and Devorah Leah Leopold (Pittsburgh, PA)
Caught on Camera: Simcha Breaks All Boundaries, and Makes you Dance
A group of Bochurim on Chanukah Mivtzoim were caught on camera jumping out of their vehicle and dancing by a red light in a show of pure joy. The person who filmed the Bochurim passed the video on through social media, and has become a Chanukah sensation.
Chabad Orange Chanukah ChaiLights
The Orange County community gathered to celebrate Chanukah together at various events hosted by Chabad of Orange County, directed by Rabbi Pesach and Chana Burston.
Chanukah is Alive in Kiev
Menorah lightnings in shopping malls, visits to houses of community members, Chanukah parties for whole families, and events for young people near the Ukrainian parliament building, are just part of a the various activities and events of Chanukah in Kiev.
Menorah Lighting at Arch De Triumphe, as Protests Wrack Paris
Despite the riots and Angry demonstrations shaking up Paris, in the very place where terrible destruction happened just days before, Beth Habad of Paris brought light, peace, songs, and joyous dancing around the Menorah.
Oman Allows El Al Flights
Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu revealed that Oman has given Israeli airline El Al permission to enter its airspace, after Saudis permit Indian flights to Israel.
Caught on Camera: Smoke Detector Saves a Family
The Chanukah miracle nearly became a Chanukah tragedy when a menorah, full for the 8th night of Chanukah became a conflagration, nearly lighting a house on fire while the family was inside.
Chanukah Party in Toronto Hosts Government Officials
On Sunday, the 7th day of Chanukah, Rabbi Yirmi Cohen of Ohalei Yoseph Yitzchak Congregation in Toronto, Ontario, hosted as grand Chanukah Party for many Jewish members of the government.
Kehot Annual Hey Teves Sale
Continuing the tradition instituted by the Rebbe to purchase seforim on Hey Teves, the annual Hei Teves sale at Kehot Publication Society is getting into gear. A full catalog of sale items, as well as extended hours will allow for an easy buying experience.
The Laboratory that Reveals Hezbollah’s Tunnels
The effort to locate and thwart Hezbollah’s terror tunnels is led by a special technological intelligence team, which was established in 2014 as part of the Northern Command.
Chanukah Rally at the Besht, a Smashing Success
A Chanukah Rally Sunday afternoon at the Besht in Crown Heights was a smashing success, with a turnout of over 60 local boys and girls. Yechiel Goldstein, grandson of Uncle Yossi lead the rally with amazing stories and lots of Chayus.
30 Foot Inflatable Menorah
An innovative rabbinical student broke new ground this year by engineering and erecting a 30 foot inflatable Menorah that he placed near exit 8 on the New Jersey Turnpike.
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