Picture of the Day: Friendship Circle’s Holiday Wishes
A large banner by the Friendship Circle of Brooklyn adorns the front of the Jewish Children’s Museum in Crown Heights, wishing everyone and their loved ones a “Happy Chanukah!”
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Music Video: M-I-R-A-C-L-E
The New York Boys Choir performs their new hit single, ‘Miracle,’ released just in time for Chanukah.
Mohel in Russia Performs Bris Number 5774
Rabbi Shaya Shafit, a Mohel in Russia, just performed his 5,774th Bris Milah, the same as the number of years since creation.
Police Arrest Teen over Motzei Shabbos Shooting
Gunshots rang out on Carroll Street as men were returning home from Shul after Shabbos two weeks ago. One man was struck twice by bullets and was rushed to the hospital. This morning, police announced the arrest of the suspected shooter.
Celebrating the ‘Long Yud Tes Kislev’ in Florida
During the Yud Tes Kislev Farbrengen of the year 5727 (1966), which was on a Friday, the Rebbe referred to it as “The Long Yud Tes Kislev.” The Rebbe advised that chassidim continue to commemorate the Yomtov for days after.
Wedding: Mellul – Dray
Pictures from the wedding of Yossi Mellul and Goldi Dray, which took place in the hall of the Beis Chaya Mushka girls’ school in Paris, France.
Picture of the Day: Chanukah on the Zuidas
This large Menorah was erected last night by Rabbi Yanki and Esty Jacobs, Shluchim to the south of Amsterdam, in the city’s prestigious Financial District.
Video: Rabbi Benny’s Holiday Torah Thought
Rabbi Benny Hershcovich, Shliach in Cabo, Mexico, delivers his brief and hilarious thoughts on Chanukah, titled ‘Go Beyond Your Knishes!’
Chanukah Float to Join Houston Thanksgiving Parade
A crowded warehouse north of downtown Houston is packed with holiday floats for the annual thanksgiving day parade, but there’s one there that is very different. It’s the pride and joy of Rabbi Mendy Traxler.
Jewish Children All Over the World ‘Light It Up’
On November 11, 2013, 354 menorah sets were shipped to various destinations around the world. From California to Florida, from Nigeria all the way to Belgium, these packages were shipped to the students of the Jewish Online School who are participating for the first time ever in a global mission: “Light It Up.”
Women Gather for Itchke’s Shtiebel Pre-Chanukah Event
This past Motzei Shabbos, on the coldest night of the year so far, many women braved the icy wind and gathered at the Maple Street Shul, otherwise known as the home of Itchke’s Shtiebel, to mark Yud Tes and Chof Kislev and to prepare for Chanukah with a women’s only Melave Malka.
Picture of the Day: The Mayor-Elect and the President
Mayor-Elect of New York City Bill de Blasio met with Israeli President Shimon Peres today.
Police Announce Arrest in the Beating of Jewish Boy
Police have announced the arrest of a 13-year-old black teen, who was charged with assault and aggravated harassment in connection with the beating of Jewish boy on President Street. The motive behind the attack was not ‘knockout,’ rather bullying. Updated.
Chicago Marks Yud Tes Kislev
Chicago’s annual Yud Tes Kislev farbrengen was held on Thursday Night at The Bellows Center-FREE of Chicago, with Rabbonim, Shluchim and Anash from all over the city and its suburbs in attendance.
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Yitzy and Nechama Dina Vail (Crown Heights)
Russian Jewry Celebrates Alter Rebbe’s Liberation
In 1798 on the 19th of Kislev, Czar Paul I of the Russian Empire freed the Alter Rebbe from his confinement in a St. Petersburg fortress. 215 years later, hundreds of Jews gathered in Russia’s capital, Moscow, to celebrate the auspicious occasion.
Born in the United States, Rabbi Kaye, has let his passion for Kabbalah translate into a successful and busy enterprise at Ascent.
Code Deciphering Rabbi Gives Personal Guidance
It’s no secret that Israel is a religious country, and Tsfat is the spiritual center. Nestled atop a mountain with sprawling views overlooking the contested land, Tsfat seems more myth than reality upon first glance.
by Katie Gonzalez - Your Middle East
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