Drive by the Jacksonville Beach City Hall this week and you’ll see a X-mas tree display, wreaths, bows and other holiday decorations. What you won’t see is a menorah, despite the efforts of a local rabbi.
On October 24th three bochurim were stopped by the police and received criminal court summonses for ‘obstructing pedestrian traffic’ on Carroll and Kingston. The victims contacted a civil rights lawyer who is looking into bringing a lawsuit against the police for their actions, and they are seeking other similar victims.
Nevada Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign met today with Rabbis Chaim and Yosef Cunin from Chabad of Nevada to celebrate the beginning of Hanukkah. Together they recited a Brachah, a traditional Jewish blessing said before the lighting of each candle on the menorah.
Today students in Darchai Menachem participated in their annual Menorah competition. Menorahs were made out of toys, cake and candy.
From the Inbox: This morning I came to my desk to find an envelope under my keyboard with my name on it. I opened it up to find $50 with a note that read, “Happy Chanukah,” signed by “A Parent.”
CROWN HEIGHTS [CHI] — A speed demon caused a very serious accident Thursday evening, after plowing into a parked car, a house and a fire hydrant, while airborne.
BROOKLYN [CHI] — Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz took part in Chabad of Brooklyn Heights’s Menorah lighting last night, followed by a borough sponsored Chanukah Party!
Before Shabbos began in Melbourne, Yosef Gutnick sent CrownHeights.info a mobile photo of him “playing with Chanuka gelt.” Lipa is in Aussieland for a concert of Chabad of Caulfield, run by Rabbi Yosef Gutnick.
This Motzai Shabbos, the 4th night of Chanukah, a parade of 25 Mitzvah Tanks and 150 Menorah cars will leave to Manhattan from Crown Heights for the annual Menorah Parade.
Yossi and Chanie (nee Halberstam) Apfelbaum
1324 Carroll St, Apt 2A [between Kingston and Brooklyn Ave]
Zalman and Esther Skoblo
362 Crown St [between Brooklyn and New York Ave]
Yoel and Batsheva (nee Blank) Belinitzky
888 Montgomery St, Apt A7 [between Troy and Schenectady Ave]
Dovid and Nechamie Palace
1319 Carroll St [between Brooklyn and Kingston Ave]
Nosson and Nechama Dina (nee Levine) Shusterman
3016 Ave S, Brooklyn NY
CROWN HEIGHTS [CHI] — A Jewish girl was attacked by a mob of four black men on Tuesday evening. The incident took place near the intersection of Union Street and Brooklyn Avenue, where the girl was accosted by the group and punched by one of them.
The elegant reception hall at Loews Vanderbilt Hotel was filled with buoyant good cheer as Shluchim, community leaders, family and friends arrived for Chabad of Nashville’s Gala celebration, led by the Shluchim Rabbi Yitzchok and Esther Tiechtel.
Baruch Hashem – A Chanukkah miracle in our times! True Ahavas Yisroel prevailed last week when one Lubavitcher chosid gave his kidney to save the life of another.
Help put a smile on a child’s face. Bring new, unwrapped toys and games for an infant or child under 12 to Ahavas Chesed.
Chabad Lubavitch has always been out in front when it comes to using the Internet for publicity. Back in the 90’s, Chabad took full advantage of the virtual communities on America Online (AOL) and then launched some of the most impressive websites once everyone migrated to the Web. For years, Chabad has been a strong force in Cyberspace with “Ask the Rabbi” websites, online distance learning, and viral videos.
WEST HAVEN — Children can read about Hanukkah in the history books or in Sunday school, but Rabbi Adam Haston has found a way for kids to live the story.
Chabad of the Valley had another smashing success at its annual Chanuka extravaganza at Universal Studios Citywalk. Hundreds of Jewish men, woman and children joined in the celebration in included amazing entertainment.
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