Mazal Tov! – It’s A Girl!
CrownHeights.info wishes Mazal Tov to Yosef and Nechama (nee Chein) Lewis (Crown Heights) on the birth of their daughter.
May the newborn be a source of Nachas to her parents, grandparents and Klal Yisroel.
Over 200 Menorah Cars Take Part in Philadelphia Parade!
PHILADELPHIA, PA [CHI] – Over 200 cars partook in the annual Chanukah Menorah Parade in Philadelphia. The Parade began at the Museum, passed the Philadelphia City Hall and made its way to the mall where hot Latkes and yummy doughnuts were served followed by the grand Menorah lighting.
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] – The early release of Reb Moshe Rubashkin came as some welcomed good news in the neighborhood, amidst the tragedy which has befallen Sholom Mordechai as well as to the Shomrim Six, and the happiest of them all was Moshes son, Mendel Rubashkin, who celebrated his Hanochas Tefillin with his father, classmates, and family in 770 this morning.
Mendel Rubashkin Celebrates his Hanochas Tefillin, with his Father
CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn [CHI] – The early release of Reb Moshe Rubashkin came as some welcomed good news in the neighborhood, amidst the tragedy which has befallen Sholom Mordechai as well as to the Shomrim Six, and the happiest of them all was Moshes son, Mendel Rubashkin, who celebrated his Hanochas Tefillin with his father, classmates, and family in 770 this morning.
Get ready for Chanukah, for the most phenomenal production for women and girls!!
PSA: Amazing Chanukah Production for Women (a)
Get ready for Chanukah, for the most phenomenal production for women and girls!!
As is a long standing tradition, every Motzoai Shabbos Chanukah the Mitzvah Tanks, that are busy doing Chanukah Mivtzoim every day, along with cars topped with Menorahs set out from 770 in Crown Heights on a parade to Grand Army Plaza in Manhattan where they pass by as they light the worlds biggest Menorah.
Over 100 Vehicles in Menorah Parade!
As is a long standing tradition, every Motzoai Shabbos Chanukah the Mitzvah Tanks, that are busy doing Chanukah Mivtzoim every day, along with cars topped with Menorahs set out from 770 in Crown Heights on a parade to Grand Army Plaza in Manhattan where they pass by as they light the worlds biggest Menorah.
MONROE TWP., NJ — The state’s largest Chanukah menorah, which was supposed to be lit tonight for the first night of the holiday, was damaged after it fell over and hit a traffic signal on Wednesday in Monroe Township, police said.
Giant Chanukah Menorah Topples in Monroe
MONROE TWP., NJ — The state’s largest Chanukah menorah, which was supposed to be lit tonight for the first night of the holiday, was damaged after it fell over and hit a traffic signal on Wednesday in Monroe Township, police said.
A Muslim man attacked a Chabad rabbi Saturday night as he was conducting the annual ceremony to light the public Chanukah menorah in Stefenfaltz Square in the city of Vienna, Austria.
Rabbi Dov Gruzman Shliach in Vienna, Attacked
A Muslim man attacked a Chabad rabbi Saturday night as he was conducting the annual ceremony to light the public Chanukah menorah in Stefenfaltz Square in the city of Vienna, Austria.
Mazal Tov! – Sunday Night L’Chaim!
Zalmy Raskin (England) and Miriam Shain (Crown Heights) .
IYH at Beis Levi Yitzchock, 556 Crown St [entrance ramp on Albany Ave].
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Bloomberg Lights First Candle in Manhattan
NEW YORK, NY [CHI] – On hand for an early Menorah lighting was Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg who a few hours before Chanukah lit the worlds largest kosher Chanukah Menorah with Rabbi Shmuel Butman and the Menorahs designer Yaakov Agam.
CROWN HEIGHTS [NY1] — Jews around the city began celebrating Hanukkah, the festival of lights, at sundown Friday.
The holiday marks the Jews' rebellion against the Hellenistic Greek leader Antiochus, who outlawed Jewish religious customs in the second century B.C. When the Jews rededicated the temple in Jerusalem, the wicks of the menorah burned for eight days, seven longer than expected for the amount of oil they had.
Video – New York’s Jewish Community Celebrates Chanukah
CROWN HEIGHTS [NY1] — Jews around the city began celebrating Hanukkah, the festival of lights, at sundown Friday.
The holiday marks the Jews’ rebellion against the Hellenistic Greek leader Antiochus, who outlawed Jewish religious customs in the second century B.C. When the Jews rededicated the temple in Jerusalem, the wicks of the menorah burned for eight days, seven longer than expected for the amount of oil they had.
Chabad of Tallahassee Celebrates Chanukah with Governor Crist
For the Tenth consecutive year in Tallahassee, Florida Governor Charlie Crist enjoyed the Chanukah celebration arranged by Chabad of Tallahassee, the local branch of Jewish outreach giant Chabad-Lubavitch. The event was well attended with over 100 people, including many Chabad Rabbis from all over Florida. You can feel that the amazing energy of Chanukah was felt vibrantly in the air.
During the eight days, Chabad.org will broadcast Chanukah events from around the world – live!
The menorah lightings will be broadcast from eight locations, including the Western Wall, in Jerusalem, The National Menorah in front of The White House in Washington D.C., as well as menorah lightings in Paris, New York City and a half dozen other cities around the globe. Another highlight of the site is are live video of the Western Wall and the Live Dreidel Cam, focused on the oversized dreidel in front of the Jewish Children’s Museum in Brooklyn, NY.
Worldwide Live Chanukah Celebrations at Chabad.org
During the eight days, Chabad.org will broadcast Chanukah events from around the world – live!
The menorah lightings will be broadcast from eight locations, including the Western Wall, in Jerusalem, The National Menorah in front of The White House in Washington D.C., as well as menorah lightings in Paris, New York City and a half dozen other cities around the globe. Another highlight of the site is are live video of the Western Wall and the Live Dreidel Cam, focused on the oversized dreidel in front of the Jewish Children’s Museum in Brooklyn, NY.
Rabbi Zalman Bluming hosts a Hanukkah kick-off party Thursday at his home, which serves as the Chabad House. 'We're proudly sharing the light and warmth of Jewish values to all mankind,' he said.
CHAPEL HILL — Hanukkah, the eight-day festival of lights that begins tonight, is a private affair for most Jews.
At home, with the children taking a lead role, families will light a small candelabra, or menorah, and say a blessing. Some may place the menorah, with its slender, quick burning candles, beside the window for outsiders to see. These gatherings, often accompanied by traditional fried foods such as potato pancakes and jelly-filled doughnuts, are for the most part intimate and cozy.
Chanukah is Big at Chabad
CHAPEL HILL — Hanukkah, the eight-day festival of lights that begins tonight, is a private affair for most Jews.
At home, with the children taking a lead role, families will light a small candelabra, or menorah, and say a blessing. Some may place the menorah, with its slender, quick burning candles, beside the window for outsiders to see. These gatherings, often accompanied by traditional fried foods such as potato pancakes and jelly-filled doughnuts, are for the most part intimate and cozy.
Mazal Tov! – New Engagement!
CrownHeights.info wishes Mazal Tov to Mendy Benshimon (Montreal, Canada) and Fanny Mendelsohn (Vienna, Austria) on their engagement.
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CHICAGO, IL [NBC] — On the eve of the Jewish holiday, the Naperville Park District agreed to add a menorah to the Riverwalk holiday display after previously rejecting the request by the Chabad Jewish Center.
An ordinance normally forbids private groups from putting up signs, but the group donated the menorah to the park district so it could be put up in time for Hanukkah, which begins at sundown Friday.
Naperville To Allow Chanukah Menorah Display
CHICAGO, IL [NBC] — On the eve of the Jewish holiday, the Naperville Park District agreed to add a menorah to the Riverwalk holiday display after previously rejecting the request by the Chabad Jewish Center.
An ordinance normally forbids private groups from putting up signs, but the group donated the menorah to the park district so it could be put up in time for Hanukkah, which begins at sundown Friday.
Mazal Tov! – it’s A Boy!
CrownHeights.info wishes Mazal Tov to Benjy and Leah Brackman (Shluchim to Westminster, CO) on the birth of their son.
May the newborn be a source of Nachas to his parents, grandparents and Klal Yisroel.
Mazal Tov! – it’s A Boy!
CrownHeights.info wishes Mazal Tov to Eli and Sterna (nee Atlan) Eiluz (Vincennes, France) on the birth of their son.
May the newborn be a source of Nachas to his parents, grandparents and Klal Yisroel.
