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.
After more than 20 years, the Gants Hill roundabout in Ilford, UK woke up to a brand new modern bright and exciting Menorah.
The third night of Chanukah offered something sweet in Bethesda, MD.
Chabad New Zealand will temporarily move its Christchurch operations to Queenstown following the earthquake which struck Christchurch on Friday.
Pictures from the wedding of Yoni Udkoff (California) and Chaya’le Sharfstein (Crown Heights), which took place on December 22, 2011 in the Oholei Torah ballroom in Crown Heights.
On Wednesday morning, 4-year-old Isabella Wallet was riding past Library Point in her mother’s car when she noticed the menorah was missing.
Friends and neighbors gather in the spirit of Chanukka for a special lighting ceremony at the tallest menorah on Montgomery St.
In honor of Chanukah, we present this unique photo from the archives of Shmuel Zalmanov of Reb Meir Friedman of blessed memory, the head of Tze’irei Agudas Chabad in Israel, celebrating Chanukah with Israeli Soldiers at the Suez Canal in the year 5729 (1968-1969).
On the third night of Chanukah, December 23, the Jewish community of Green Bay, Wisconsin gathered to illuminate the winter night with the light of the Menorah. Joined by Mayor Jim Schmitt, Chabad of the Bay Area hosted its Annual Chanukah Menorah Lighting Celebration.
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