Lighting the Menorah by the Eiffel Tower
In spite of the tensions in Paris, with demonstrations in the streets, the international Chanuka Menorah Lighting took place near the Eiffel Tower together with Jews in Jerusalem, Netanya, and New York.
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State of Emergency in France
A state of emergency has been requested by French President Emmanuel Macron. The decision for state of emergency was made following deadly mass protests throughout France, that have seen a few deaths, and many injured.
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A home has gone large in spreading the mitzvah of Chanukah with a house sized Menorah. The house, located on Carol St near Troy Ave, has the Menorah shaped of LED lights on the facade of the house.
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Historic Footage: The Satmar, Rabbi Aron Teitelbaum, meets with Former President George H. W. Bush at the White House 1992. George H. W. Bush passed away this past weekend.
Lighting the Menorah in Red Square, Moscow
Excitement was high despite the freezing cold as a large crowd, along with millions of viewers from all the news networks in Russia watched as candle was lit by the Cheif Rabbi of Russia, Rabbi Berel Lazar.
Sydney’s North Shore Lights Up
The first night of Chanukah really kicked-off on Sydney’s North Shore, with over 1800 people from the community coming together at “Chanukah on the Green” on Sunday night.
Menorah in Hollands Parliament
On Sunday, the presidents of the first and second chambers (parliament and senate) of the Dutch Government in The Hague received a menorah. Parliament members from the different political parties attended the menorah lighting ceremony, as well as shluchim from across the country.
Brooklyn’s Largest Menorah Kicks Off
Over 2,500 people braved the rain and celebrated the Jewish holiday of Chanukah at the annual kickoff concert at Brooklyn’s Largest Menorah. Entertaining the enthused crowd were local sensations Pey Dalid and Shulem.
Video of Attempted Robbery On Brooklyn Ave
Surveillance video of an attempted robbery on Brooklyn Ave, that ended with the robbers in custody, has surfaced. With the help of community members and the NYPD, three people were arrested in connection with the incident.
Teachers Invigorated at Yearly Farbrengen
If farbrenging on Yud-Tes Kislev is critical for any chossid, all the more so for a mechanech upon whom 25 children depend for spiritual enthusiasm. That is why Igud Hamechanchim arranges each year a central Yud-Tes Kislev farbrengen for mechanchim.
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Menorah Vandalized at Penn State University
A nine-foot menorah in front of the Zeta Beta Tau fraternity house at Penn State University was vandalized late Thursday night. The damage was discovered on Friday morning.
5 Car Fender Bender Briefly Closes Eastern Parkway
An accident on Eastern Parkway involving 5 cars, briefly closed the street down Sunday night due to a large emergency response. No one was injured in the accident, and all damage done was minor.
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At the Kotel, setting up the Menorah for the public lighting is no small feat. A truck and boom is necessary to transport the large Menorah, and a stage erected for it to stand on.
Watch Live: National Menorah Lighting: Washington D.C., USA
Join the live broadcast of the lighting ceremony of the National Chanukah Menorah located on the Ellipse at the White House in Washington D.C. Featuring musical performances by the popular “8th Day” band, the “United States Army Band” and “The Three Cantors”.
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Zisha Kramen (Toronto, Canada) and Devora Vidal (Montreal, Canada)
Yehuda Freundlich Releases Debut Single
A new single released by Yehuda Freundlich faces off against the “grass is greener on that side of the fence” frame of mind. With composer Yitzy Walder, the song “Yesh Hakol” came together and in the words of the singer, the new hit “wrote itself.”
Bais Rivkah High School Celebrates Yud Tes Kislev
Bais Rivkah High School celebrated Yud Tes Kislev in a unforgettable, and interactive way. The high school girls left inspired and energized following the specially crafted day that included workshops, a special davening, and a farbrengen.
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