New Engagement!
Menny Chazanow (Los Angeles, CA) and Tonia Lazarov (Houston, TX)
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Caught on Camera: Package Thief Strikes Again
A package thief was caught on surveillance camera stealing a package from a porch on President St in Crown Heights. The footage shows as the thief scouts out a Fedex driver delivering a package, rounds the block, and walks right onto the porch to take the package.
Chanukah Goes Big in Buenos Aires, Argentina
An incredible event at the “Plaza Alemania” in Buenos Aires, Argentina attracted a crowd of over 650 people. The Menorah, a 22 foot masterpiece, was the center of the event, with games for kids, art projects, food, and more culminating for a great time.
Picture of the Day
During an event in Boro Park celebration one year since the release of Shalom Mordechai Rubashkin, this photo was taken of him speaking with singing superstar Avraham Fried.
Chanukah in Russia’s Capital
The festival of Chanukah in Russia’s capital city of Moscow this year swept up hundreds of thousands of Jews from all over the Jewish spectrum in the city: old and young, indigent and wealthy, orphans, prisoners, and hospital patients. In a chain of activities and events that reached out to Jews wherever they may be, bringing them the light and warmth of the Chanukah candles.
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.
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.
