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The Victory,The Legal Team,The Testimony – Marking 25 Years

Both parties at the bank when the Seforim were returned to the Aguch library

This Shabbos marks 25 years of “Hey Teves,” the victory in which a Brooklyn Federal Judge gave ruling that all books that were taken from the Previous Rebbe’s library Agudas Chassdei Chabad be returned. CrownHeights.info and the Avner Institute would like to present historic moments of this case, including the first, strategic meeting between the Rebbe and his legal team; cross-examination with Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka, of blessed memory; and Nobel Prize winner Eli Wiesel’s testimony on behalf of the Rebbe.

From Storefront to Brand New Synagogue Building

Chicago Tribune

Rabbi Dovid Flinkenstein lights the menorah outside Chabad of Wilmette, 2904 Old Glenview Road. The congregation is planning to replace the four-unit storefront with a synagogue.

Approaching their 20th anniversary, Chabad of Wilmette members hope to someday be able to walk from their social room to the sanctuary without having to step outside.

Chabad and AEG Celebrate “Chanukah at LA Live!”

Photos: David Miller Studios and Mushka Lightstone

LOS ANGELES, CA [CHI] — Thousands gathered to mark the eighth and final night of Chanukah by illuminating a 20-foot Menorah at L.A. LIVE — LA’s new hotspot located across Staples Center, home of the L.A. Lakers, Clippers and Kings. The “Chanukah at LA Live!” celebration took place prior to the Lakers vs. Jazz game, with a sellout crowd of 18,997.

Chabad Mitzvah Tanks Spread the Spirit of Chanukah

Arutz 7

Israelis who were on the streets during Hanukkah likely saw the Chabad ‘mitzvah tanks’, which have become well known on Israel’s streets for their successful activities aimed at bringing the Torah and its commandments closer to people.