As we conclude the days of Yud Tes and Chof Kislev, commemorating the Yom HaGeulah of the Alter Rebbe—marking the triumph over the heavenly Kitrug that arose against him for freely disseminating Chassidus—Chassidim across the globe are now gearing up for the special day of Hei Teves.
The World’s Largest Menorah–a New York City icon and one of the world’s premier menorahs–will be erected at its annual home, on 5th Ave and 59th St. in front of the Plaza Hotel, on Wed. morning, Dec. 6.
On Monday 28 Kislev 5784-Dec 11 2023 there will be a Parade in Mill Basin. The Parade will leave from Dagan pizza in Mill Basin at 6:10pm and will end at a MENORAH LIGHTING in the key food parking lot.
Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez today announced that a Brooklyn man has been sentenced to 25 years to life in prison for fatally gunning down another man in Crown Heights.
Tonight, Tuesday, we begin saying Vsain Tal Umatar L’Vracha during the Amida of Maariv.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is slated to help light Berlin’s public Chanukah menorah at the Brandenburg Gate on Thursday evening. This will mark the first time in history that a German chancellor attends a public-menorah lighting ceremony, which will also feature German ministers, members of parliament and ambassadors.
Yud Tes Kislev was celebrated in Moscow this year with a host of programs over the weekend. Beginning with Shabbos farbrengens, continuing with festive Melave Malka events and especially the central event in the Marina Rocha shul, the spirit of the Yom Tov was clearly felt.
Yisroel Dovber Krasnianski (Honolulu, Hawaii) to Fraidel Vishedsky (Kiev, Ukraine) L’Chaim: Today, Tuesday, 8:00pm at Ulam Chana 556 Crown St.
Oholei Torah Talmidim celebrated Yud Tes Kislev and the release of the Alter Rebbe, with singing, dancing, learning, and Achdus.
Amid spike in campus antisemitism, “Holy Guacamole” restaurant by Chabad on Campus makes Jewish students feel welcome.
The New York Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, is warning the public that criminals are soliciting fake humanitarian donations during the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict.
The IDF has cleared for publication the names of five additional soldiers who have fallen in battle as the war rages in the Gaza Strip.
There used to be an old saying among pious Jews: “If you ever want to know the way God wants us to behave, see what everyone is doing and do the opposite.”
Thousands of Chassidim gathered in Paris for an evening of Achdus and Hisorerus, with live entertainment, unique speakers and engaging presentations.
As hundreds of in person attendees of the Boro Park Yud Tes Kislev Event made their way out of the hall they were met with a complete Sefarim sale selling sifrei Chassidus.
Sroli Kaplan (Montreal, Canada) to Shani Berger (Sydney, Australia) L’Chaim: Tonight, Monday, 8:30pm at Eshel
The auditorium at the four-star Aria hotel in Eilat was packed with excited children and their parents. Lights flashed on the stage as the kids danced and sang along with a DJ and singer who roused the crowd. At the side of the room was a row of tables with 253 large boxes of Legos—one for each child to take back to their room. In the back stood a group of adults, most smiling softly. Some were crying.
