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.
OK Kosher Hosts Annual Chanukah Celebrations
OK Kosher hosted its annual grand Chanukah celebrations, featuring three festive parties – one for female employees, one for male employees and one for the children of all employees. As in previous years, the parking garage was transformed into a fully heated, decorated lounge to accommodate the many attendees.
Video: What Is the Definition of Life?
Rabbi Yitzchok Minkowicz, director of Chabad Lubavitch of Southwest Florida, delivers his insights on this week’s Parsha – Vayigash . This week Rabbi Minkowicz answers the question: What is the definition of Life?
Photos: Nittel Nacht in 770
Following the custom of playing chess instead of learning, dozens of Anash, Bochurim and children played the mind exercising game in downstairs 770.
Photos by Benams
New DVD Tells ‘Unknown’ Story of Hey Teves
In recent years, a greater number of Shluchim and Chassidim have been visible in New York on and around the time of Hey Teves. They fly in to spend the day at the Ohel and 770, while Anash communities around the world hold special Farbrengens. Yet perhaps because it involved such a painful episode, the tremendous milestone of Hey Teves has remained somewhat of an enigma for many members of Anash.
Menorah in Queens Vandalized
Police are hunting for the lowlifes behind the vandalism of a public menorah erected by Chabad in Queens.
Young and Old Enjoy Chanukah Festival in Montreal
On Dec. 21, the fifth day of Chanukah, MADA – the Montreal Chabad House for Hebrew speakers – hosted a double Chanukah Party – one for adults and one for children – at the Spanish and Portuguese Synagogue.
Bais Rivkah Girls Visit 71st Precinct to Show Support
In the wake of the horrible tragedy that occurred this past weekend, in which two police officers were murdered while on duty near Crown Heights, 25 Bais Rivkah High School students – representing the school’s entire 2,200 student body and faculty – visited the 71st Precinct to give thanks to the officers serving the community and show their support.
Tonight: Nittel Nacht
A friendly reminder to our dear readers: Tonight is “Nittel Nacht,” and the Chabad custom is not to learn Torah so as not to “add Chayus” to impurity.
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