Weekly Unique Photo of the Rebbe
CrownHeights.info and Lubavitch Archives present a unique photo of The Rebbe encouraging the singing of the kids after davening Mincha during Chanukah, 1987.
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Letter & Spirit: Dreams and Nightmares
In this week’s edition of Letter & Spirit, we present an interesting reply from the Rebbe to a young woman who asked about dreams and nightmares. The letter was written through the Rebbe’s trusted secretary Rabbi Nissan Mindel, and was made available by the latter’s son-in-law, Rabbi Sholom Ber Shapiro.
Kolel to Host Friday Night Hey Teves Farbrengen
Following the enormous success of its Yud Tes Kislev Farbrengen on Friday night Kolel Menachem, the Kolel that was established by the Rebbe, will be hosting yet another Friday night Farbrengen and this time it will be in honor of Hey Teves and will feature Rabbi Sholom Ber Levin and Rabbi Yitzchok Wilhelm both of whom were involved in the seforim case.
Here’s My Story: Out of the Box
Mel (Menachem) Alexenberg is an artist, writer, and art educator best known for his explorations of the intersections between art, science, technology and culture. He is the author of seven books, and his artworks are housed in the collections of more than forty museums worldwide. He was interviewed by JEM’s My Encounter with the Rebbe project in his home in Ra’anana, Israel, in July of 2014.
Theft Leaves Meals Without Wheels
A heartless crook ripped the tires off a ‘Meals-on-Wheels’ delivery truck, which is operated by the Jewish Community Council of Greater Coney Island, under the leadership of Rabbi Moshe Wiener.
A Chanukah Miracle in 2014
Dozens of Israel Defense Forces soldiers, wounded in this summer’s Gaza War, remain in rehabilitation Sheba/Tel Hashomer Hospital today. With the theme of “The Light will Win!” bringing promise and hope to all, Chabad’s Terror Victims Project visited these wounded soldiers on the second night of Chanukah.
CGI-Toronto Hosts Father & Son Learning Program
Camp Gan Yisroel of Toronto hosted the weekly father-and-son learning program for the students of Cheder Chabad on Motzei Shabbos Chanukah.
Alan Dershowitz Lights Menorah on Miami’s Lincoln Rd.
It has been a very busy Chanukah on Lincoln Rd. in Miami’s South Beach neighborhood, one of the hottest tourist destinations in South Florida. Every night of Chanukah there has been a grand Menorah lighting attended by very large crowds, drawing together Jews from around the globe.
Har Nof Kedoshim Remembered in Kew Gardens
Kew Gardens locals from all walks of life braved the cold temperatures to participate in a public menorah lighting paying tribute to the Kedoshim who were murdered in Har Nof last month.
Menorah Lit in Pentagon’s Hall of Heros
In the Pentagon’s Hall of Heros, where our military’s bravest and most distinguished were honored with its highest honor – the Medal of Honor, Chabad representatives lit a Chanukah Menorah. In attendance were Generals, Admirals and Chaplains.
Firebomb Seriously Injures Israeli Father and Daughter
A firebomb attack on a car in the West Bank left an 11-year-old Israeli girl severely burned and her father injured on Thursday, the Israeli military said.
‘Judah the Maccabee’ brings the Chanukah Story Alive
Children in South Florida were in awe as Judah the Maccabee entered their classroom. Rabbi Shmuly Gutnick of Chabad Youth Network of Florida was decked out in full Maccabee attire brought the story of Chanukah alive for thousands of children.
Jewish Santa Puts on Tefilin for First Time
On the last day of Chanukah, Menachem Ladayov – founder of the French language Chabad news website Anachinfos.net – was out in Paris spreading the Chanukah spirit, when he happened to meet a man in a Santa Claus costume who was spreading the spirit of a very different holiday.
8:30pm: New Hey Teves Film to Be Screened Live
Pursuant to the growing interest in Hey Teves, in cooperation with Chabad.org, JEM will be providing a global webcast of 30 minutes of selected highlights of its new film “A Movement on Trial.” The video, which has received accolades for telling a complex and painful story in a compelling way, will be broadcast one time at 8:30pm tonight (Thursday) here on CrownHeights.info.
Neighborhood Police Officers Join Chanukah Party
On Tuesday night, the last night of Chanukah, Congregation Rayim Ahuvim-Tiferes Menachem hosted a grand Chanukah party for children, featuring doughnuts, gifts a raffle and an entertaining story by famed storyteller Rabbi Yitzi Erps.
Photo: Chabad.org
Boruch Dayan Hoemes: Rabbi Yehoshua Mondshine, 68, OBM
With great sadness we inform you of the passing of Rabbi Yehoshua Mondshine, OBM, of Jerusalem, Israel, a renowned scholar and author of acclaimed academic works on Chabad history. He was 68 years old.
Chabad Brings Chanukah Joy to the Bronx
This year Chabad of Riverdale brought the light and joy of Chanukah to hundreds in the Bronx with a wide array of programs, enjoyed and appreciated by old and young alike.
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