New Engagement!
Menahem David Yoel Fargeon (Montmagny, France) to Mouchka Mazouz (Paris, France)

HY”D: Eight IDF Soldiers Named Killed In Gaza
The names of eight IDF soldiers who died in battle in the Gaza Strip have been released.

Despite Fears, Shluchim See Unprecedented Amount of Participation from Young Jewish Families
Amidst rising antisemitism worldwide, CKids’ Shluchim witnessed an inspiring surge in participation this Chanukah. Thousands of young Jewish families worldwide came together on an unprecedented scale to experience the festival of lights with interactive activities commemorating the holiday’s miracles.

Extremist Polish MP Extinguishes Parliament Menorah, Light Rekindled Once More
Despite the best, and somewhat ludicrous, efforts of an extreme nationalist politician, the light of the Chanukah menorah continues to burn bright in Warsaw, Poland.

Perpetrators In Moving Scam That Threatened To Hold Items Hostage Until Extra Fees Paid Are Found Guilty In Court
Earlier today, a federal jury in Brooklyn convicted Kristy Mak and Andre Prince of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, the sole count of a superseding indictment, in connection with their participation in a fraudulent moving company scheme.

Hundreds Celebrate Chanukah with Chabad and ‘Unite Through Light’
A live-carving and lighting of a 7-foot Ice Menorah, a festive Israel Unity concert, a Fire-truck “gelt-drop” and public menorah lightings throughout Orange County were enjoyed by hundreds of participants.

Fathers and Son Join Together in Moscow for Chanukah Celebration
Moscow’s Avos Ubanim program, which unites fathers and sons to learn together every week, held their annual Chanukah event in the Marina Roscha center, with the participation of Chief Rabbi Berel Lazar.

JEM: Full Security Control In Gaza
Watch what the Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, says to an individual actively engaged in the development of a Jewish community in the Gaza Strip.

50th Annual Chanukah Carnival by Beis Rivkah Montreal
On Sunday, the 3rd day of Chanukah, Beis Rivkah Montreal held its annual Chanukah Carnival, for hundreds of children and parents from the City of Montreal and its suburbs.

This Chanukah, Be There for Your Crown Heights Community!
This Chanukah, can you bring light to every family in our Crown Heights community? Can you BE THERE for your neighbors, your relatives, your friends and your community?

HY”D: IDF Recovers Bodies of Two Hostages from Gaza
The bodies of Eden Zakaria and Ziz Dado were recovered in a special forces mission in Gaza and have since been brought back to Israel.

The Strange Forest Lights – A Fascinating Chanukah Story
Rabbi Perl, Master storyteller will take you into the deep Russian forest with Reb Pesachya from Kherson’s, and witness what happened when his life was threatened………

Watch: What Hei Teves Means To Us
In the fourth installment of a new series from Vaad Or Vechom Hahiskashrus to help Chassidim prepare and celebrate the day of Hei Teves through exploring the story of the trial and the timeless lessons we can learn from it, Rabbi Mendel Kaplan shares his personal experience and perspective as a young Bochur during the period of the trial, and speaks about this point stating, “Hei Teves is the Rebbe’s Yomtov, Hei Teves is our Yomtov.”

KosherCraft – Jewish MineCraft – Menora Competition is Open
This year, we need more light than ever! We invite you all to join our world and use your skills to build your own Menorah Masterpiece as well.

Governor Hochul Signs Legislation Sponsored by Assemblyman Eichenstein Ensuring Dietary Laws at Correctional Facilities
NYS Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law a new bill sponsored by Senator Jessica Ramos and Assemblyman Simcha Eichenstein, which will require state correctional facilities to provide kosher and halal food options at vending machines and commissary areas.

Picture of the Day
This Chanukah included many firsts, including the first time a public Menorah proudly stands in Stoufville, ON. Its located at the Whitchurch-Stouffville Leisure Centre and was put up by Rabbi Yossi Vorovitch of Chabad Jewish Centre of Georgina.

Gallery: Three Major Chabad Public Menorah Lightings In Yerushalayim
As every year, there were three major Menorah lightings in Yerushalayim, at a central station, at Zion Square, and at the Jaffa Gate.