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Over 200 people gathered Wednesday night adjacent to the Lincolnwood, IL Village Hall to celebrate Chanukah. The event was titled “Occupy Lincolnwood – with the light of Chanukah.” Channel 5 and Channel 7 were thinking it was a real Occupy event. Needless to say they were quite disappointed that they were duped, it was a village-wide Chanukah party.
Mayor Lights Menorah at ‘Occupy Lincolnwood’
Over 200 people gathered Wednesday night adjacent to the Lincolnwood, IL Village Hall to celebrate Chanukah. The event was titled “Occupy Lincolnwood – with the light of Chanukah.” Channel 5 and Channel 7 were thinking it was a real Occupy event. Needless to say they were quite disappointed that they were duped, it was a village-wide Chanukah party.
Chabad Illuminates City Hall with LA Mayor Villaraigosa
Photos by David Miller Studios and Mushka Lightstone
LOS ANGELES, CA [CHI] — Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa joined West Coast Chabad’s Rabbi Boruch Shlomo Cunin, city officials and community leaders to usher in the Festival of Lights by illuminating the historic Katowitz Menorah at LA City Hall today. The 26th annual ceremony at LA City Hall, sponsored by West Coast Chabad, took place on the landmark Spring Street Steps of City Hall, bringing holiday greetings to promote Chanukah’s universal message of freedom, hope, and light.
Baby Girl!
Berel and Chanie (nee Procel) Majesky (Crown Heights)
A Chanukah Tale
J-Wire
We will call her Sarah…but that is not her real name. She is homeless, living in a refuge, Jewish and looking for a way to celebrate Chanukah…
Baby Boy!
Yudi and Devory (nee Greenwald) Steiger (Crown Heights)
Rabbi ‘O’ and Students Relive the Chanukah Miracle
Atlantic City Press
Rabbi Yaacov “Yankey” Orimland says the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah is about bringing light to the world. “A little light can take away a lot of darkness,” he said. “Imagine a really dark room. Just strike a match and you’ll see all you need.”
A few dozen people gathered Tuesday night at the beginning of Chanukah to watch a block of ice be transformed into a giant Menorah in Mamaroneck, NY by sculptor Mark McKenzie. Village Mayor Norm Rosenblum later lit the candles at Chabad-Lubavitch of Mamaroneck.
Photos: A Menorah is Carved Out of Ice
A few dozen people gathered Tuesday night at the beginning of Chanukah to watch a block of ice be transformed into a giant Menorah in Mamaroneck, NY by sculptor Mark McKenzie. Village Mayor Norm Rosenblum later lit the candles at Chabad-Lubavitch of Mamaroneck.
Chanuka and How War Should Be Celebrated
Israeli soldiers light the menorah in Gaza.
Chanuka is Judaism’s most universal holiday with deep resonance for all Americans.
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Every now and than you get introduced to a song that just has “it..” A song that really moves, its lyrics are simple yet poignant, its message universal. These were my feelings when I heard this song for the first time. And as I looked over to the dance floor I realized I was not alone. The guests at this wedding, from all walks of life, were surging with energy as the first few bars of this song began. It was an awesome thing to behold.
Benny Friedman Releases New Single
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Every now and than you get introduced to a song that just has “it..” A song that really moves, its lyrics are simple yet poignant, its message universal. These were my feelings when I heard this song for the first time. And as I looked over to the dance floor I realized I was not alone. The guests at this wedding, from all walks of life, were surging with energy as the first few bars of this song began. It was an awesome thing to behold.
The Chanukah Rally that Almost Wasn’t ‘Live’!
Thousands of children around the world were set to partake in Tzivos Hashems live broadcast of the Chanukah Ralley in 770, technical issues almost made it not happen. Thanks to help of Yankee Teitelbaum and a CrownHeights.info photographer the near catastrophe was averted!
Chanukah on Ice NYC made history on Tuesday night, December 20, with over 1,300 Jewish people taking to the ice in Trump Wollman Rink in Central Park in what has been described as the “Biggest Chanukah Party in New York City”.
Photos: 1,300 at ‘Chanukah on Ice’ in Central Park
Chanukah on Ice NYC made history on Tuesday night, December 20, with over 1,300 Jewish people taking to the ice in Trump Wollman Rink in Central Park in what has been described as the “Biggest Chanukah Party in New York City”.
Accident Involving Fire Truck Critically Injures Three
A special operations fire unit was involved in a serious accident while on their way to a nearby fire where a person was seriously injured. The incident occurred at the intersection of New York Avenue and Bergen Street and involved Squad 252.
Lawyer Blames Klezky Murder on Orthodox Inbreeding
NY Post
Defense lawyer Howard Greenberg.
A lawyer for the Borough Park madman accused of butchering a lost little boy said that Levi Aron‘s actions can be partially pinned on in-breeding.
Shliach Lights Menorah with Colorado Governor
Colorado’s governor John Hickenlooper, Denver’s mayor Michael B. Hancock and the Federation’s CEO were among the 300 people attending the Grand Menorah Lighting in Denver with Rabbi Yisroel Engel on the first night of Chanuka. A children’s choir sang Chanukah songs and a number of community leaders and dignitaries – including the governor and mayor spoke at the event.
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