Baby Girl!
Yosef and Ruth (nee Levitas) Weingarten (Crown Heights)

Chanukah at CityWalk Enjoyed by Thousands
Chabad of the Valley’s Chanukah at CityWalk has become an annual fixture on the L.A. calendar, and is known to be the largest Chanukah celebration on the West Coast, with many thousands in attendance each year.

Menorah Lit in Melbourne’s Parliament House
Chabad of Melbourne CBD held their annual Menorah Lighting on the 5th night of Chanukah at the Victoria Parliament House.

Israeli FM’s First Stop in the US: The Ohel
Following a joint Israeli-Italian government summit, Avigdor Lieberman, the newly reinstated Israeli Foreign Minister, traveled to the United States to meet with John Kerry, the US Secretary of State. Lieberman’s first stop in the United States was at the Ohel.

Jellybean-Filled Menorah Lit in Florida’s Capital
Karen Cyphers was able to experience a little piece of home at Lake Ella with members of Tallahassee’s Jewish community.

Frigid Russian Winter Thawed by Chanukah Warmth
The first night of Chanuka in Smolensk, Russia was cold and snowy. That didn’t stop tens of residents from proudly attending a public Menorah lighting in the center of the city.

Audio: The Shpy Saves Chanukah
A talented storyteller relates the Chanukah adventures of the Shpy – the beloved fictional sleuth who battles the Yetzer Hara and his minions – as published in an issue of The Moshiach Times by Tzivos Hashem.

Cops Launch Massive Manhunt for Gunman
At about 3:00pm this afternoon, shots were fired on Albany Ave. between Lefferts and East New York Aves., right next to Lefferts Park.

Video: Shmoozing with Kids About Chanukah (Part 6)
In this eight-part video series by Shmideo, Rabbi Itche Kadoozy and his associates shmooze with kids about Chanukah. A new video is being released each day of Chanukah.

OK Treats Employees’ Children to Chanukah Party
Yesterday, the 5th Day of Chanukah, over 65 children of OK employees were treated to a Chanukah party at OK Headquarters.

#Sharethelights: Rachel’s Story
The latest trending topic among the digital generation is not a celebrity or current event but one decidedly digital. This Chanukah young Jews around the world have taken Chanukah online with #SharetheLights.

Music Video: Badaboom!
Jewish entertainer Nachas is back with a new music video, ‘Badaboom,’ which was partially filmed in Crown Heights.

Car Menorahs Parade Though Central Melbourne
On Tuesday evening, the 7th night of Chanukah, close to 40 vehicles formed a Car Menorah Parade through the streets of Melbourne, Australia, publicizing the miracle of Chanuka in the beautiful summer weather.

Terror Victim Overcomes Injuries to Light Menorah
Major Ziv Shilon, of the Israel Defense Forces, was at the border of Gaza a year ago when he was severely wounded. His left hand had to be amputated and it was touch and go whether his badly injured right hand would also be lost.

Hundreds Enjoy ‘Chanukah on the River’ in Texas
At the first ‘Chanukah on the River’ 16 years ago, 40 people joined together to celebrate the holiday. But on Sunday, several hundred people packed the Arneson River Theater in San Antonio, Texas for the main event of this year’s festivities — the lighting of the menorah.

Photos: ULY PTA Hosts ‘Chanukah Mania’
Taking advantage of the day off school, the PTA of Lubavitcher Yeshiva hosted a ‘Chanukah Mania’ afternoon for Crown Heights children, featuring two amazing shows with the One Man Sideshow and Bubble Trouble.