Estonia’s Prime Minister Lights the Menorah
Mr. Juri Rates, Prime Minister of Estonia, who also serves as the rotating President of the European Union, visited the European Jewish Association in Brussels to light the Menorah.
Video: Am I the Enemy?
Mark Halawa Grew up as a Palestinian refugee in Kuwait, and was taught all his life to hate Jews, until a discovery about his roots and a visit to the Ontario Chabad House of Rabbi Dr. Yitzchok Block, OBM, changed his life.
U.S. Senator Lights Public Menorah in Montana
Senator Jon Tester (D-MT) was honored by Rabbi Chaim Bruk with lighting the lead candle and addressing the gathered at Chabad Lubavitch of Montana’s Menorah lighting last night (Dec. 16) in downtown Bozeman, Montana.
Hundreds at Festive Chanukah Party in Brussels
More than 300 Hebrew-speakers and Israelis took part in a Chanukah celebration organized by the Chabad Center for Israelis and Hebrew Speakers in Brussels, headed by Rabbi Menachem and Chani Margolin.
Video: 3 Ways to Build a Lasting Legacy
Life is an opportunity to create a legacy, to leave the world warmer and brighter than we found it, and the flames of the Chanukah menorah teach us 3 lessons for maximizing our impact. Take two short minutes to learn 3 simple and super-practical lessons from the menorah for building a lasting legacy.
Menorah Defies Terrorism at Paris Supermarket
About three years after a bloody terror and hostage attack at the Paris kosher supermarket Hypercacher, a large Menorah was lit in front, with a message of defiance: They tried to extinguish the light, but it shines brighter and stronger than ever.
Video: The Eighth Flame of Your Soul
Does the Menorah awaken fond memories in your mind? Time spent with family, singing traditional songs, playing dreidel, eating donuts and latkes? The flickering flames of the menorah tell the story of something deep within our souls and tell us how we can access and express the deepest truest form of who we are, and what we can achieve when we do.
29th Time: Chanukah Live from the Eiffel Tower
For the 29th time, thousands of Jews gathered to participate in a public menorah lighting in front of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France. Thousands more participated through the “Chanukah Live” broadcast, which tied together public Menorah lightings from Israel and New York.
‘Chanukah Mobile’ Attacked by Arab Terrorists
Last night, Sunday, Arab terrorists attacked a vehicle driven by Chabadniks on their way to perform Chanukah outreach with soldiers stationed along Route 60 in the Judea region south of Jerusalem.
Mother and 3 Children Killed in Brooklyn Blaze, Others Injured
A fast moving fire has tragically claimed the lives of a mother and her three children, while injuring a number of others in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn. Chesed Shel Emes is on scene and assisting in preserving kovod hames.
New Engagement!
Dovid Leib Glassner (Montreal, Canada) and Rochel (bas Velly) Karp (Crown Heights)
Baby Boy!
Motty and Raizy (nee Konikov) Rosenfeld (Satellite Beach, FL)
8:00pm: The Work I Love Doesn’t Bring in Adequate Income
This week’s edition of MyLife: Chassidus Applied with Rabbi Simon Jacobson, Episode 193, will air tonight, Sunday, here on CrownHeights.info, beginning at 8:00pm. This week Rabbi Jacobson will address the topics: What To Do If the Work I Love Does Not Bring in an Adequate Income? Why Was I Born in This Generation? Should We Stress over Having Only One Child? Do I Need to Repent for Allowing Myself to Be Abused? Does the Soul Really Want to Be Born? Chassidus Applied to the 5th Day of Chanukah and to Hei Teves.
Menorah Lit in Front of Dutch Royal Palace
Hundreds of participants came from all over the Netherlands to unite and celebrate Chanukah on the most famous square in Holland, Dam Square, located in front of the Royal Palace in Amsterdam.
Monroe Fire Truck Makes It Rain Gelt
The Orange County, NY, Jewish community gathered to celebrate Chanukah together at various events hosted by Chabad of Orange County, directed by Rabbi Pesach and Chana Burston. Hundreds participated in the fun and festive events.
Queens Menorah Parade Lights up the Night
For the fourth straight year, the streets of Queens were lit up with a spectacular Menorah Parade, which spread the message of Chanukah to all.
Czech Prime Minister Kindles Prague Menorah
On Tuesday evening, hundreds of Jews gathered at Prague’s main square to join in the Chanukah lighting by Rabbi Manis Barash, Head Shliach to the Czech Republic. Jews from all walks of life joined local government officials, Israeli ambassador Daniel Merom, and the guest of honor, Prime Minister-elect Andrej Babiš for the event.
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