Photos: 1st Light of Chanukah in 770
Hundreds took part in the lighting of the Menorah in 770. Photos by ChabadPictures.com.
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Our Heros: Reb Eliyohu Chaim Roitblat (1908-1997)
by Rabbi Michoel Seligson
Hachossid Reb Eliyohu Chaim Abulsky (Roitblat) was born in 1908 to Hachossid Reb Shmaryohu, known as Shmerel the Melamed, and Mrs. Shterna Baila in Nevelle. His unique features were already obvious in childhood, and his friends later recalled his exceptional yiras shomayim, which was above the average. An example of his extraordinary fear of Hashem was his resolution to begin putting on Rabenu Tam Tefillin at the time of his Bar Mitzva, something unusual of in those days.
Mitzvahs are the Gifts at Memorial Bar Mitzvah Service
When young Levi Wolowik was not up and ready to go to synagogue one Shabbat morning four years ago, his mother was concerned. It was not like her nine-year-old son to sleep in. He was usually the first one out of the house to attend synagogue — not only to pray, but also to be of assistance to others in any way possible. When his mother went into his room to wake him up, the family’s life went into turmoil. “We realized Levi would never wake up,” said his younger brother Dovid. “Our family will never be the same.”
Video: A Children’s Chanukah Celebration
A group of the Wuensch and New children filmed an exciting video clip for Chabad.org Kids to teach kids around the world how to celebrate Chanukah in a Jewish way.
New Menorah Greets Manhattan Bridge Motorists
Motorists on the Manhattan Bridge are in for a special holiday treat as they head toward the city; a huge Menorah over the northbound lanes.
7-Hour Marathon Benefits Yeneh Machla Patients
Months of hard work by hundreds of RCCS volunteers, culminated last night with a seven-hour fund-raising marathon, simulcast through teleconference and live streaming. The RCCS live auction performance, which has now become a much anticipated annual event, was all that it claimed it would be, and then some!
Twin Boys!
Yakov and Elisheva Kirschenbaum (Washington Heights, NY)
Guide: Times, Halachos and Customs for Chanukah
The Beis Din of Crown Heights has released an instructional guide – in both English and Hebrew – which contains Halachos and Minhagim pertaining to Chanukah, as well as the answers to many questions regarding the upcoming holiday.
Yud Tes Kislev at Rabbi ‘O’s, YNS NJ
While it is true to say that all Chassidim world-wide have their own unique way of celebrating the Rosh Hashanah of Chassidus; the bochurim of YNS took it to a new level this year.
Chassidim Celebrate A New Year in Sydney
Cassilee Kahn – AJN
SYDNEY, Australia — More than 200 people ushered in the Chassidic new year at a Farbrengen, a Chassidic celebration, at the Yeshiva Centre earlier this week.
Yud Tes Kislev in Yeshiva Torah Ohr NMB
Yeshiva Torah Ohr of North Miami Beach was treated to a 9 hour long Farbengen Monday night, by Rabbi Shlomo Sternberg, the acclaimed Mashpia in Beis Medrash Ohelei Torah.
Weekly Unique Photos of the Rebbe
CrownHeights.info and the Avner Institute presents a New Released Photo collection of the Rebbe from a Farbrngen in the 1970’s.with special thanks to the Minkowitz family.
Alternate Side Parking Rules Suspended Shabbos
Alternate side parking (street cleaning) regulations will be suspended Saturday, December 8 for holiday observance. All other regulations, including parking meters, remain in effect.
6 Sholom Zochors This Week!
Naftoli and Chanie (nee Wolosow) Minkowitz
955 Eastern Parkway, [corner Troy Ave]
Menachem and Chanie (nee Korf) Zirkind
736 Lefferts Ave. Apt C [between Troy and Schenectady Ave]
Avremi and Rivky (nee Blau) Abramson
607 Lefferts Ave, [between Kingston and Albany Ave]
Nisson Moshe and Chani Vaisfiche
531 Crown St, [between Kingston and Albany]
Yakov and Elisheva Kirschenbaum
50 Overlook Ter. Washington Heights, NY [between 186th & 187th]
Shlomo and Devorah Elkan (Oberlin, OH)
Shabbos at the Besht: Tzemach Tzedeks Children
This Shabbos at the Besht, Rabbi Chaim Dalfin will lead a discussion on the Tzemach Tzedek and what happened to all his children.
Baby Girl!
Benny and Chanie Lew (Rancho Mirage, CA)
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