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Yossel and Chaya (nee Chein) Tiefenbrun (Singapore)
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Weekly Story: ‘Whose Praise May I Sing?’
The chassidim who were arrested at the same time of the Alter Rebbe’s first arrest were freed and returned home on the third or fifth day of Chanukah. One of the most prominent among them was Reb Meir Raphaels. The following is a new story about him that is being printed in the expanded edition of Farbreng With Reb Meir Raphaels, which will be released iy”h by Yud Shevat.
Menorah Parade Lights Up Panama City
On Thursday, the 5th night of Chanukah, the streets of Panama City were shaken by a spectacular Chanukah parade for the third year in a row!
Retiring Commander Honored at Chanukah Party
Deputy Inspector Jack Lewis, a former commander of the 71st Precinct, who is retiring from the police force in the coming days, was honored by the Crown Heights Shomrim at a children’s Chanukah event at Congregation Rayim Ahuvim-Tiferes Menachem.
Canada’s New Prime Minister Lights Menorah with Shluchim
On Wednesday evening, the fourth night of Chanukah, newly elected Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau invited select members of the Canadian Jewish community to participate in a Menorah lighting ceremony on Parliament Hill.
Chanukah Celebrated in Southwest Florida on Cruise
Chabad Lubavitch of Southwest Florida, under the leadership of Shliach Rabbi Yitzchok Minkowicz, celebrated Chanukah on A elegant Cruise on the Gulf of Mexico.
Shabbos at the Besht: Halachic Minutiae
This Shabbos at the Besht, Rabbi Yisroel Newman will lead a discussion on the topic – Halachic Minutiae.
Chanukah Light Thaws Montreal Winter Night
Thousands of Montrealers braved the freezing weather for a public Menorah lighting in the neighborhood of Cote S. Luc, organized by Shliach Rabbi M. M. Raskin. The lighting was followed by a Car-Menroah parade, with the participation of about 70 vehicles traveling through the city.
Video: How to Engage Children in the Story of Chanukah
Lubavitcher Yeshiva Academy of Massachusetts’ Early Childhood Director, Lilia Luzhanskiy, and Aleph Bet Hebrew School Director and Babyccino Instructor, Mushkie Kosofsky, appeared on local television to demonstrate how to engage children in the story of Chanukah.
Weekly Unique Photos of the Rebbe
CrownHeights.info and Lubavitch Archives present a set of unique photos of the Rebbe during a children’s rally for Chanukah in 1987.
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Avraham and Baila (nee Rubenstein) Greenwood (Toronto, Canada)
CTeen Heritage Night at Brooklyn Nets
Chanukah, the festival of lights, was made a bit brighter last night at the third annual CTeen Jewish Heritage Night at the Brooklyn Barclays Center. Thousands of people—with many of them being Jewish teens who attended with the 36 CTeen chapters from the tri-state area—packed the seats of the Brooklyn’s premier sports stadium.
Letter & Spirit: Safety and Security of Israel
In this week’s edition of Letter and Spirit, we present a letter from the Rebbe concerning the security and safety of the Land of Israel and the People of Israel.. The letter was written in English through the Rebbe’s trusted secretary Rabbi Nissan Mindel, and was made available by the latter’s son-in-law, Rabbi Sholom Ber Shapiro.
Chanukah Celebrated with Canadian Armed Forces
The Toronto Jewish community celebrated Chanukah by joining with the men and women who serve in the Canadian Armed Forces.
Putin Congratulates Russian Jews on Chanukah
Russian President Vladimir Putin met yesterday with the country’s chief rabbi Berl Lazar and the head of the Federation of Jewish Communities of Russia, Alexander Boroda. He congratulated all Russian Jews on Chanukah and wished them prosperity and success.
Chanukah in Orange County: Tuxedo, Raining Gelt, Coin-orah
The first three nights of Chanukah saw three unique Chanukah events in Orange County, NY, organized by area Shluchim Rabbi Pesach and Chanie Burston.
Rebbetzin Tap Lights Up Bais Rivkah for Chanukah
Last week, the girls at Bais Rivkah in Crown Heights were treated to an exciting song-and-dance event with children’s entertainer Rebbetzin Tap. The concert featured original songs from her DVDs “Get Ready for Shabbos” and “Jewish Holiday Celebration,” including her Chanukah song “The Biggest Light.”
