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?
Police are investigating the death of a 38-year-old woman who was hit and killed by a car while crossing a Brooklyn street this morning.
Woman Killed in Hit & Run on Eastern Pkwy. and Troy
Police are investigating the death of a 38-year-old woman who was hit and killed by a car while crossing a Brooklyn street this morning.
Alternate Side Parking Rules Suspended Monday
Alternate side parking (street cleaning) regulations will be suspended on Monday, December 26, for x-mas. Parking meter regulations will be suspended as well.
Matisyahu Apologizes for Kicking Woman in the Face
Matisyahu apologized for attacking a female photographer at a concert Wednesday. During his ‘Festival of Light’ Hanukkah performance in Brooklyn, photographer Rebecca Smyne was allegedly kicked in the face by the star as he tried to kick her camera out of her hand because he found the flash distracting.
Canadian Lawmakers Celebrate Chanukah with Chabad
The Canadian Federation of Chabad Lubavitch hosted Ministers, Members of Parliament, Senators and their staff for a pre Chanukah event on Parliament Hill. This annual event provides the Parliament Hill community with the opprtunity to celebrate this joyous holiday with senior representatives of Canada’s Jewish community.
Kids Enjoy ‘Chanukah in Outer Space’ with ‘Moon-orah’
Ushering in the first night of Chanukah, more than 250 people filled Colonial Lanes in Chester for “Chanukah in Outer Space,” hosted by Chabad of Orange County, for a party that was “out of this world!” The highlights were cosmic bowling and dreidel games, buffet dinner, crafts, grand menorah lighting ceremony with an “Outer Space Moon-orah”, a fabulous Hebrew School choir and an awesome fire and glow show!
