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.
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.
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.
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.
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”
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.
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.
Michoel Dovid and Devorah Leah Leopold (Pittsburgh, PA)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
