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.
Mendy White (New York) and Peshy Angster (Baltimore, MD)
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.’
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 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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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!
Hundreds from various communities of Montreal and its suburbs gathered in Beth Rivkah of Montreal for the annual “Chanukah Spectacular.” This year, the main feature was the amazing performance of the world-famous acrobats “The Twins from France.” Everyone was spellbound and entertained by their acts.
Chaya Mushka Seminary of Tzfat students put a whole new spin on Chanukah this year — bringing joy and delight to hundreds of area children from their very special “Chessed” program.
Chabad of the Valley’s Chanukah @ Citywalk celebrated its 10th anniversary this year. The largest Chanukah celebration on the West Coast with thousands in attendance has become an annual fixture on the L.A. calendar. According to Rabbi Mayer Greene, the event’s emcee, the exciting concert and celebration had the participation of those who identify themselves as orthodox, conservative, reform or even unaffiliated Jews.
