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Symbol of Jewish Liberty Shines in Liberty, NY
More than 250 people gathered outside of Shoprite Mall in Liberty, NY, on Motzei Shabbos, December 12th, the seventh night of Chanukah, for the historic lighting of a grand Chanukah Menorah.
‘Seforim Case’ Lawyer Speaks to High School Girls
In honor of Hey Teves, noted attorney Nat Lewin, who served as one of the lawyers in the federal court case over ownership of the library, spoke to a crowd of Beis Rivka high school students and related some of the story as he witnessed it.
Rabbi Benny’s Weekly Torah Thought: The One with All the Crying
Rabbi Benny Hershcovich, Shliach in Cabo S. Lucas, Mexico, delivers his brief and hilarious thought on this week’s Parasha, Vayigash. This week Rabbi Benny answers the questions: When Joseph reveals himself to his brothers, him and Benjamin embrace and weep together, because they each foresaw the other’s future suffering and destruction… But why weep for the other guy when they should have each just wept for themselves?
Boruch Dayan Hoemes: Mr. Chaim Groisman, 74, OBM
With sadness we inform you of the passing of Mr. Chaim Groisman, OBM, of Caracas, Venezuela, who had a unique connection with the Lubavitcher Rebbe.
Judge Strikes Down Law Requiring Preschoolers to Get Flu Shots
A Manhattan judge struck down a city rule that requires preschoolers to get flu shots, calling the regulation “invalid and unlawful.”
Police: Jewish Teen Fabricates Hate Crime
Yesterday evening, a Jewish teenager in Crown Heights called 911 and reported that he had been the victim of a hate crime. Police responded by swiftly arresting and charging the suspected perpetrator, but later discovered to their chagrin that the whole thing had been made up.
Baby Boy!
Shaya and Brochy (nee Marasow) Bernstein (Crown Heights)
Newly Elected MP Joins Chanukah Celebration
Over 200 people attended a Chanukah celebration in Toronto, organized by Rabbi Yirmi Cohen. Among the attendees was newly elected Member of Parliament Mr. Michael Levitt, who will represent Toronto in Ottawa.
Menorah Lighting for Francophones in Times Square
Rabbi Mikhael Cohen, Founder and Executive Director of Jewish-French Community Center of New York, hosted a public Menorah lighting and Chanukah gathering for French-speaking Jews in Times Square.
Here’s My Story: The Uniqueness of Education
Mr. Mordechai Reich is a psychologist practicing in Efrat, Israel, where he lives with his wife and their five children. He was interviewed by JEM’s My Encounter with the Rebbe project in his home in June of 2015.
New Engagement!
Refoel Silver (Boro Park) and Chani Pevzner (Paris, France)
Chabad Hosts 5 Public Menorah Lightings in Essex
The Shluchim throughout Essex, UK, have had the most phenomenal Chanukah, with five very well attended public Menorah lightings and numerous other activities.
Boruch Dayan Hoemes: Mrs. Yehudis Raksin, 89, OBM
With sadness we inform you of the passing of Mrs. Yehudis Raksin OBM a longtime resident of Crown Heights. She was 89 years old.
Twins! Boy and Girl!
Binyomin and Sarah Rivkah Nemon (Crown Heights)
Largest Crowd Ever Attends New Haven Menorah Lighting
Sunday night, the first night of Chanukah, saw the largest crowd ever attend the annual Public Menorah Lighting in New Haven, located at the New Haven Green, in the heart of Yale University.
An Historic Chanukah in Tasmania
Chanukah on the Australian island of Tasmania saw an unprecedented slew of programs and Mivzoyim. A crowd of around 80 joined the public Menorah lighting outside the historic Launceston Synagogue for its 5th annual Menorah lighting.
