New Engagement!
Dani Chitrik (Crown Heights) and Nechamie Silberberg (Detroit, MI)
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My Joy Ride on the Mitzvah Tank
I received an email last week from Miryam, one of Humans of New York’s Orthodox Jewish fans. She informed me that the Chabad Jews would be having a “car menorah” parade on December 22nd. The Chabad Jews are known to New Yorkers as “the Crown Heights Jews.” Other synonyms include “the friendly Jews” and the “laid-back Jews.” They stand in contrast to their nearby brethren the ”Williamsburg Jews”– who are wonderful people I’m sure, but who lean towards Gentilephobia and can be a bit intimidating.
Girls from across England joined together for the annual Winter Camp in Lincolnsfields Centre, Bushey for a stupendous 5 days, run by Bnos Chabad of London.
Girls from Across UK Join Together for Winter Camp
Girls from across England joined together for the annual Winter Camp in Lincolnsfields Centre, Bushey for a stupendous 5 days, run by Bnos Chabad of London.
Chanukah Lights Up Kharkov Brighter than Ever Before
Adding the light of Chanukah not only every night but every year! This year there were more public menorah lightings in Kharkov, Ukraine then ever before.
Baby Girl!
Avremy and Chaya (nee Benjaminson) Raskin (Crown Heights)
Chanukah Celebration Features Doughnut Menorah
Eight-year-old Aliza and 6-year-old Nochi Zeines drizzled chocolate on a pair of doughnuts, plopped on a dab of whipped cream and finished them off with a handful of sprinkles.
Picture of Day: Lubavitcher Captain Teaches 7 Mitzvos
Ben Diamond, a Lubavitcher in the American Army who attended West Point and is now a captain in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, shows a video to over 90 soldiers about the Sheva Mitzvos Bnei Noach.
Chanukah in Kensington and Chelsea, London
It was the shortest day of the year, but when the fourth Chanukah light was kindled on Thursday, 22nd of December outside the Gloucester Road underground station, there was light.
Army Truck Spreads Light of Chanukah in Manchester
On Wednesday december 21 – the 2nd night of chanukah Rabbi Peretz and Chavi Chein of Chabad of Cheadle, UK organised their annual chanukah lighting in the Sainsbury’s and John Lewis Mall.
Celebrating Chanukah – Hawaiian Style!
Over 100 Yidden (both local and visitors) gathered to watch a beautiful ‘Hawaiian style’ tiki menorah being lit on the 1st night of Chanukah. The event was organized by “Gani” – Chabad-Lubavitch of Kauai.
400 Attend ‘Hip Hop Chanukah’ in Marlboro, NJ
‘Hip Hop Chanukah’ attracted approximately 400 participants to Chabad of Western Monmouth County’s Annual Menorah lighting in Marlboro, NJ on Sunday, December 25th.
Op-Ed: Fit and Healthy — End or Mean?
Despite suffering recent losses over the past week, the last-minute victories of Denver Broncos ‘miracle’ quarterback, Tim Tebow, have wowed sports commentators and football fans alike. Along with his recognition on the gridiron, Tebow’s act of bowing in prayer after scoring a touchdown has sparked popular interest, bringing the discussion of religion and its role in sports to the forefront.
New Engagement!
Tzedek Zirkind (Crown Heights) and Zelda Morrison (Troy, NY)
Photos: 8th Day Brings Down the House in Boca
Fortunate is the eye who beheld the scene at Sanborn Square in Boca Raton, FL on Sunday – the 6th night of Chanukah. In unprecedented fashion, thousands of men women and children joined together to celebrate the Festival of Lights amidst a palpable sensation of unity and joy. Carnival rides and food stalls were the initial order of the day for the throngs who began pouring upon the square in the early afternoon.
