New Engagement!
Eli Posner (Birmingham, AL) and Mushkie Andrusier (Cooper City, FL)
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Op-Ed: What Giant Menorahs Can Teach Judaism
Giant Menorahs, giant latkes and giant donuts – Chabad only goes giant. Many Chabad Houses have secured major city destinations for their giant Menorahs to be displayed. Chabad’s literal interpretation of Pirsumei Nisa, (Hebrew for “publicizing the miracle of Chanukah”), is usually accompanied by a major public kindling of the Menorah with city officials and hundreds of participants. Nothing Chabad does is ever on a small scale — from giant Menorahs to mobile Succahs to free High Holiday Services.
Brazil Chanukah Events Bring Festive Atmosphere
Chanukah lights illuminated 29 de Marco Square in the center of Curitiba, the capital of Brazil’s Parana region, for the 28th consecutive year and with the continued support of the local City Hall.
Video: Shmoozing with Kids About Chanukah (Part 8)
In the last of an eight-part video series by Shmideo, Rabbi Itche Kadoozy and his associates shmooze with kids about Chanukah. A new video was released each day of Chanukah.
Chanukah Celebrated in Essex Like Never Before
A crowd of some 250 people gathered at the Gants Hill roundabout in Northeast London, where a Menorah lighting took place for the 27th year in a row.
‘Chanukah in the City’ Lights Up Sydney
On Thursday, the second night Chanukah, Chabad Youth NSW hosted ‘Chanukah in the City’ – a Giant Menorah lighting in Martin Place, Sydney, Australia.
Students Fight Hunger with World’s Largest ‘Canorah’
As Chanukah was approaching, Rabbi Avraham Varnai, the teacher of the fourth grade class of Cheder Lubavitch in Chicago gave his students a challenge: To make a Menorah out of canned food that would be distributed to those in need. The goal was set; 770 cans of food would go a long way to helping those who were struggling to feed their families.
Audio: Savage Slams Councilwoman’s Remarks
“A hate crime against a Jew today is a hate crime against someone else tomorrow,” declared nationally syndicated talk show host Michael Savage to millions of listeners on his radio program, as he called out newly elected councilwoman Laurie Cumbo for her insensitive comments regarding the resentment of blacks toward the Jewish community.
Policemen and Firefighters Honored at Chanukah Party
Members of the Police and Fire departments were honored at a Chanukah party last night for their outstanding work and service to our community. Among those honored were the former commanding officer of the 71st Precinct and the lieutenants of the 38th Battalion’s Ladder 123 and Engine 234.
Photo Gallery: Chanukah in the Holy Land
Chabad photographer Mendel Benhamou spent the holiday of Chanukah in Israel, where he traveled around capturing images of the festival of lights in the land where the miracle happened.
Menorah Lit in Canadian Parliament
Nearly two hundred Ministers, Members of Parliament, Senators and staff representing all of Canada’s political parties gathered together on Parliament Hill for a Chanukah celebration.
PSA: Popular Left Turn Now Illegal
A route that is popular among Crown Heights residents returning from Borough Park and Flatbush has just been rendered illegal by the City’s Dept. of Transportation. Violators have been issued fines of $130 and received two points on their driver’s licence.
New Engagement!
Zalmy Mochkin (Rochester, NY) and Chana (bas R’ Yossi) Chein (Crown Heights)
L’chaim will be tonight, Thursday, at Beis Levi Yitzchok
556 Crown St. [entrance on Albany Ave.] at 8:30pm
Historic Chanukah on Island of Tasmania
Chabad of Tasmania, Australia’s Island State, hosted two public Menorah lightings this year.
Photos: Car Menorah Parade in City of Our Fathers
A caravan of vehicles with Menorahs on top made its way from Beitar Illit to the holy city of Chevron, where a Menorah lighting ceremony was held with members of the local Jewish community, followed by a lively Farbrengen.
#SharetheLights Tanks Still Going Strong
In recent years, Chanukah has become a cultural touchstone for Jews across America and around the world. This year, however, Chanukah has gone beyond the streets and illuminated cyberspace with #SharetheLights, an online sharing campaign aimed at increasing Jewish pride.
