Australia’s Shluchim Gather for First Time in 12 Years
For the first time in 12 years, more than 60 Shluchim from across Australia gathered in Sydney to share inspiration and discuss new initiatives.
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Three New Chabad Shuls Dedicated in Moscow
Three new Chabad synagogues were dedicated in Moscow, Russia over the course of Chanukah this year, signaling the continued exponential growth of the Russian Jewish community.
War of Independence Vet Honored at Menorah Lighting
Several elected officials and dozens of onlookers gathered on Sunday night to watch the lighting of a 16-foot-tall menorah at Federoff Triangle on Queens Boulevard in Forest Hills.
Queens Chronicle
Happy 89th Birthday Rabbi Edelman
It is not every day that you get to celebrate your dean’s 89th birthday, and that is exactly what the students and staff at Lubavitcher Yeshiva Academy (LYA) in Longmeadow, MA did, they celebrated the birthday of Rabbi Dovid Edelman, Head Shliach to Western MA and dean of LYA today during a special celebration planned by the students.
Yuda Schloss at work at his Crown Heights apartment.
Crown Heights Pop-Up Offers Kosher Bacon Sandwiches
Orthodox chef Yuda Schloss knows his way around bacon — lamb bacon, that is. The self-described hipster is the culinary force behind new pop-up eatery Hassid+Hipster, whose handcrafted artisanal kosher sandwiches have been generating a buzz in Crown Heights’ Chabad-Lubavitch Hasidic community.
Tragic Incident Leaves Kfar Chabad in Shock
A 47-year-old woman and her 7-year-old son were found this morning, December 9, 2013, lying injured on the roof of a vehicle in Kfar Chabad, Israel. Police report that it appears the woman threw her son from their second floor window, and then jumped after him.
New Engagement!
Berel Vogel (Crown Heights) and Chaya Mushka Davydovich (Crown Heights)
L’chaim will be tonight, Monday, at Lubavitcher Yeshiva
570 Crown St. [hall entrance on Albany Ave.] at 8:30pm
Video: Spreading the Light
Talented Crown Heights videographer Avraham Edery compiled a riveting short film of this year’s Chanukah Menorah parade, which snaked through New York City Monday night spreading the message and joy of the festival of lights throughout the great metropolis.
Historic Menorah Lighting at Colorado State Capitol
An historic moment took place in Denver, Colorado on the seventh night of Chanukah. For the first time in history, a public menorah was erected in front of the State Capitol building, and was lit by Colorado’s Jewish Senator, Michael Bennet (D).
New Engagement!
Mendy Begun (Los Angeles, CA) and Mindy Mochkin (Rochester, NY)
L’chaim will be tonight, Monday, at Chovevei Torah
885 Eastern Pkwy. [between Albany and Troy Aves.]
Russian Jewry Celebrates Wounded Shliach’s Recovery
On Thursday, the last day of Chanukah, hundreds gathered at the Marina Roscha Chabad Shul in Moscow for a Seudas Hoda’a, thanking Hashem for the miraculous recovery of Shliach to Derbent, Dagestan Rabbi Ovadia Isakov after he was shot in the chest by a Muslim extremist last summer.
Florida Anash Mark Hey Teves with Farbrengen
On Motzei Shabbos, Chabad of South Broward, Florida marked Hey Teves with a Farbrengen, led by Rabbi Rafael Tennenhaus.
Thousands Celebrate Chanukah at Dutch Royal Palace
This year, once again, close to a thousand people attended the annual Menorah lighting in Amsterdam’s Dam Square, the most famous square in Holland, located in front of the royal palace.
Baby Girl!
Shmuli and Sara (nee Dinerman) Stiefel (Lipetsk, Russia)
Photos: Hundreds Participate in Hey Teves Farbrengen
Anash and Bochurim gathered at Beis Rivka Campus Chomesh for the annual Central Hey Teves Farbrengen.
Photos: Shopping for Seforim at Kehot!
One of the Rebbes instructions marking Hey Teves was the encouragement to buy Seforim. Honoring this Kehot has been hosting a sale, marking down Seforim by as much as 50% off. Hundreds have been taking advantage in person, with thousands around the world placing their orders by phone or online.
A Horse and Buggy Topped with a Menorah
The Rohr Chabad at Franklin & Marshall College offered free rides on a horse-and-buggy with a menorah strapped to its roof last week.
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