Chicago’s First Jewish Mayor Greets Chabad Rabbi

As people everywhere usher in the first light of Chanukah, the newly elected Mayor of Chicago, Rahm Emanuel hosted Rabbi Meir Chai Benhiyoun, his wife Rivka and their two youngest children, Ruth Shaina and Levi Yitzvhak, in the mayoral chambers for a pre–Chanukah visit.

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Video: Lighting the First Candle at the Kotel

Chief Ashkenazic Rabbi of Israel, Rabbi Yonah Metzger, Chief Sefardic Rabbi of Israel, Rabbi Shlomo Amar, and Rabbi Shmuel Rabinowitz, Rabbi of the Western Wall and Holy Sites were present at the Kosel for the lighting of the menorah on the first night of chanukah.

Gov. Jerry Brown Calls for Green Chanukah ‘Miracle’

Los Angeles Times

California Governor Jerry Brown celebrates Chanukah with Chabad.

California Gov. Jerry Brown led the annual ceremonial Capitol menorah lighting Monday, lamenting the use of an electric menorah instead of one with “real fire,” and using his brief remarks to compare the story of Hanukkah to his push for renewable energy.

Chesed Shel Emes: All the Way Up to Supreme Court!

by M. Lowinger

Mt. Rainier National Park. Inset: Rabbi Zalman Heber.

On Sunday, December 11th, Dr. Brian Grobois decided to go hiking. The 54 year old doctor, who was a psychiatrist and lived with his family in New Rochelle, loved to hike. He was in Washington State at the time because of a simcha, and he planned to wrap up his trip with a vigorous walk on the scenic and picturesque trails of Mount Rainier.