Boruch Dayan Hoemes: Reb Sholom Schtraks, OBM
With sadness we inform you of the passing of Reb Sholom Schtraks, OBM, of London, UK, a devout Chosid, and dedicated husband and father to Chabad Chassidim and Shluchim all over the world.
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Menorah Shines Bright in Place of Sydney Tragedy
Martin Place, Sydney, the spot from where the entire country of Australia was held hostage for 16 hours amid a terror attack one year ago, hosted a festive and joyous Chanukah celebration.
New Engagement!
Meyer Seewald (Crown Heights / Florida) and Raizel Kahn (Crown Heights / Florida)
Last Night of Chanukah with the Islanders
The final night of Chanukah was celebrated with an especially festive glow on Sunday Night during an Islanders Hockey game at the Brooklyn Barclay’s 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 and were treated to a glorious Chanukah event that featured acclaimed Israeli superstar Gad Elbaz, a half time performance by the world renowned folk singer Levi Robin, and a lighting of an ice menorah.
11 Hurt in Jerusalem Vehicular Terror Attack
At least eleven people were wounded in a vehicular ramming attack near the Chords Bridge at the entrance to Jerusalem on Monday afternoon.
Thousands Celebrate at Houston Chanukah Fest
One of the largest Chanukah celebrations in Houston history took place on the steps of City Hall.
8:00pm: Deciding Where to Live vs. Honoring Parents
This week’s edition of MyLife: Chassidus Applied with Rabbi Simon Jacobson, Episode 94, will air tonight, Sunday, here on CrownHeights.info, beginning at 8:00pm. This week Rabbi Jacobson will address the topics: Zos Chanukah; Hei Teves; Deciding Where to Live vs. Honoring Parents; Rebbe’s Advice to the Judgmental; Messianism Continued; Tzimtzum K’pshuto and Perpetual Creation Part II.
Speeding Motorist Crashes into 3 Cars
A speed demon caused a massive crash at a busy Crown Heights intersection, blowing through a red light and crashing into one car which crashed into a parked car, then attempting to flee with his wrecked car.
Baby Boy!
Nissan and Orli Dubov (Crown Heights)
‘Chodesh Hageula’ at ULY-Flatbush
This year the month of Kislev, known to Chabad Chassidim as ‘Chodesh Hageula,’ has been a truly exciting and joyous month at United Lubavitcher Yeshiva of Flatbush.
7,000 Publicly Celebrate Chanukah in Argentina
In Buenos Aires, Argentina’s capital city, the Grand Menorah-lighting at La Plaza Republica Oriental del Uruguay has become a tradition and the way all parts of the Jewish community celebrate Chanukah.
This Menorah erected by Chabad of Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, was vandalized.
Public Menorahs Vandalized in Brooklyn, Chicago
Two Chabad public menorahs were recently vandalized, one in the Brooklyn neighborhood of Bay Ridge and the other in a suburb of Chicago, IL.
Thousands Show Solidarity at ‘Chanukah at Citywalk’
Thousands showed up to join Chabad of the Valley’s Chanukah at CityWalk, an annual fixture on the L.A. calendar and the international Jewish music circuit, despite prevailing security concerns following the recent massacre in San Bernadino.
Weekly Living Torah Video: Chief Rabbi Praises the Rebbe
In honor of Chanukah, JEM offers a short excerpt from Chanukah Live! in 1992. Seeing the time the Rebbe dedicated to this event is amazing, clearly demonstrating how much importance the Rebbe attributed to publicizing the miracle of Chanukah.
Photos: L.A. Menorah Parade Spreads Chanukah Light
Over 150 cars participated in this year’s menorah parade in Los Angeles, CA, which made its way through the city bringing the light of Chanukah to all. Over 200 Menorahs were distributed to Jewish passers-by for them to light at home.
Unattended Menorah Sparks Home Fire
A fire broke out Motzai Shabbos in the basement of a Montgomery Street home. A neighbor said that it was likely caused by an unattended menorah.
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