Weekly Unique Photo of the Rebbe
Courtesy of Lubavitch Archives, we present a photo of the Rebbe encouraging the singing at a children’s rally.
15,000 Public Menorahs Lit Around the World
Public menorahs are in the process of being lit all over the world as part of the Chabad-Lubavitch Chanukah campaign in more than 100 countries and territories, including all 50 U.S. states. Some 15,000 oversized menorahs will be kindled in front of landmarks such as the White House, Mount Rushmore, the Eiffel Tower, the Brandenburg Gate and the Kremlin.
Maccabeats Mark 10 Years with New Chanukah Song
If you can smell latkes frying in the air, it means Chnukah is here. And if you needed another sign – that’s here too: A new music video from the Maccabeats.
Israeli Court Orders Eviction of Tzfat Yeshiva
The world’s largest Chabad yeshiva in Tzfat, which boasts over 500 students, will likely be forcibly evacuated by court order next week, the Behadrei Haredim website reported.
Menorah Lit in World’s Oldest Prison
The Chief Rabbi of Russia, Rabbi Berl Lazar, made a very unusual visit today. He went to the Butirsky Prison in the center of Moscow in order to strengthen and encourage the Jewish prisoners who are serving time there amongst the three thousand prisoners of various backgrounds.
Video: Latkes 3 Ways
With all the crazy latke ideas out there, some times you just want to keep it simple. These three easy latke methods will have you eating delicious potato goodness in no time.
Gad Elbaz and Holocaust Survivors Sing in Berlin
Just in time for Chanukah comes the latest upbeat release from the Holocaust Survivor Band, a triumphant song of survival titled ‘Let the Light Shine On.’ With music and lyrics by prolific songstress Cecelia Margules, Let the Light Shine On pairs Israeli superstar Gad Elbaz with concentration camp survivors Saul Dreier, Ruby Sosnowicz, and the newest member of the team, Morris Dan, as they take their uplifting message to the Brandenburg Gate, once a symbol of Nazi power.
Premier of Victoria Lights Menorah in Parliament
Chabad of Melbourne’s Central Business District (CBD), led by Rabbi Chaim Herzog, held their annual Menorah Lighting on Wednesday at the Victoria Parliament House, with the attendence of dignitaries, officials, and members of the local Jewish community.
Here’s My Story: The Reluctant Philosopher
Dr. Yitzchok Block (1930-2017) was a professor of philosophy and Chabad campus emissary at the University of Western Ontario, in London, Canada. He was interviewed by JEM’s My Encounter with the Rebbe project in February of 2008.
NJ’s Largest Menorah Lit in Monroe Township
Monroe residents celebrated the first night of Chanukah with a large celebration featuring the state’s largest menorah.
Video: Chanukah Safety Tips with Shuey
While everyone is busy eating the best donuts, making latkes and opening presents; Shuey from MItzvah Boulevard is hard at work making sure that everyone stays safe this Chanukah. He put together a short reminder clip with his 8 best Chanukah safety tips!
Brooklyn Kicks Off Chanukah at Largest Menorah
Thousands gathered in Brooklyn’s Grand Army Plaza for New York’s annual Chanukah kickoff concert and lighting of Brooklyn’s Largest Menorah, featuring the Moshav Band.
Photo: The Last Chanukah
In this rare color photograph, the previous Lubavitcher Rebbe can be seen intensely watching the Menorah candles he had just lit, in what was to be his last Chanukah, six weeks before his passing on Yud Shvat, 1950.
New Polish Prime Minister’s First Act
Last night (Tuesday), the Polish Sejm (Parliament) hosted two back-to-back festivities: The swearing-in of its new Prime Minister, Mateusz Jakub Morawiecki, and a candle-lighting ceremony in honor of the first night of Chanukah.
Videos: The Immortal Flame & Supernatural
JLI presents two thought-provoking and inspiring short videos for Chanukah, titled ‘The Immortal Flame’ and ‘Supernatural.’
World’s Largest Menorah Lights Up Manhattan
The media brought the lighting of the World’s Largest Chanukah Menorah in New York City, on the first night of Chanukah, to the attention of hundreds of millions of people the world over.
Photos: Miracle of Chanukah in the Red Square
Rabbi Berel Lazar and thousands of spectators braved the freezing Russian winter to light a Menorah in Moscow’s Red Square, mere yards away from the Kremlin – whose occupants were once adamant about stomping out such open practices of faith.
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