Baby Girl!
Eli and Rochel (nee New) Deitsch (Crown Heights)
50,773 Coins Fill Up ‘Charity Box Menorah’
The Chabad Lubavitch Centre of Buckhurst Hill, UK has done it again with another amazing Menorah to feature at their Chanukah party this year. A Coin Menorah containing 50,773 coins totalling £2,009.95!
Jewish Children Kindle Log Menorah in Tacoma, WA
Close to 200 people attended the eighth Annual Public Menorah Lighting and Chanukah Celebration in Tacoma, Washington.
First Ever Surfboard Menorah Down Under
A beautiful Chanukah celebration was held last week in Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast, Australia for the entire community, with a record large crowd of local and interstate participants.
Chabad Israel Center of L.A. Lights Up the Night!
There was a definitely joyous crowd at Chabad Israel Center’s annual Light the Night Community Chanuka Festival. What could be a better way to spend the Chanukah holiday than with amazing rides, face painting, video games truck, hot food, stiltwalkers, and of course a Giant Menorah Lighting!
Occupy Copenhagen Damages Public Menorah
In celebration of Chanukah, over 600 people joined Chabad of Copenhagen’s Chanukah in town, a 2-part festivity: the public outdoor menorah lighting, followed by an indoor party in the elegant Lumbaya hall in the world famous Tivoli gardens in Denmark’ capital.
It was more than 75 years late, but Lee and Lillian Croenwalt, of Flushing, finally had their Bar and Bat Mitzvahs on Sunday.
90-Year-Old Couple Celebrates Bar/Bat Mitzvah
It was more than 75 years late, but Lee and Lillian Croenwalt, of Flushing, finally had their Bar and Bat Mitzvahs on Sunday.
New Engagement!
Berry Green (Montreal, Canada) and Devorah Leah Benson (London, UK)
L’Chaim Tuesday at Lubavitcher Yeshiva
570 Crown St. [hall entrance on Albany Ave.]
New Engagement!
Shmueli Milecki (Sydney, Australia) and Sora Margolis (Oak Park, MI)
L’Chaim Tuesday at the Jewish Children’s Museum
792 Eastern Parkway [corner Kingston Ave.]

Jews Lace Up Skates for Chanukah on Ice
It’s x-mas, and you’re Jewish. The malls are closed and there’s nothing good on TV. So what’s a young person to do?
Crown Heights [CHI] — A Jewish girl was mugged by an unidentified assailant in the heart of crown heights.
Brazen Armed Mugging in the Heart of Crown Heights
Crown Heights [CHI] — A Jewish girl was mugged by an unidentified assailant in the heart of crown heights.

Rebbetzin Chana’s Memoirs: What Will We Eat?
In this 11th installment of the series, Rebbetzin Chana describes how she and her husband Reb Levik managed to survive in their day by day quest for food and shelter, and protect themselves from the relentless swarm of bloodthirsty mosquitoes.
New Engagement!
Mendy White (New York) and Peshy Angster (Baltimore, MD)
Photo Gallery: A Peek Inside the Mitzvah Tank
The ‘Mitzvah Tank’ RV, run by the Chabad Lubavitch, travels the streets in search of Jewish people who will agree to join in a brief religious activity. ‘The purpose,’ said Rabbi Levi Baumgarten, ‘is to bring your heritage to your doorstep.’
PSA: ULY ‘Chanukah Mania’ to Take Place Monday
The annual ‘Chanukah Mania’ carnival will be held on Monday, December 26 at United Lubavitcher Yeshiva, 570 Crown Street from 12:00 to 3:00 PM. The event will feature the Torah Tots, and the Hoop Wizard as well as other entertainment. Entrance fee is $8 per child or $30 per family.

Chabad of the Conejo Opens Food Pantry
Chabad of the Conejo is opening a food pantry to help struggling individuals and families in the Agoura Hills, Oak Park, Newbury Park, Westlake Village and Thousand Oaks areas.

Picture of the Day: What’s Wrong with This Photo?
A reader sent us this photo of a house in Crown Heights. Can you spot the Anomaly?