Holmdel’s First Ice Menorah Lighting
HOLMDEL, NJ [CHI] — In about 90 minutes, sculptor Kim Phoung transformed 600 pounds of ice into an elegant menorah that was used for the Chabad Jewish Center’s Chanukah celebration Sunday afternoon.
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Mazal Tov! – Sunday Night L’Chaim!
Yisroel Noach Majesky (Crown Heights) and Altie Pevzner (Paris, France) .
IYH at the Upstairs Razag Hall, 739 E New York Ave [between Albany and Troy Ave].
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With winter ‘officially’ starting in just days from now, the east coast has been hit with the seasons first real snow storm, dumping as much as 16 inches in some places. Roads, airports and trains have all been slowed and/or shut down.
Photos: The First Real Snow of the Winter
With winter ‘officially’ starting in just days from now, the east coast has been hit with the seasons first real snow storm, dumping as much as 16 inches in some places. Roads, airports and trains have all been slowed and/or shut down.
By Getzy Markowitz
On a frosty December evening a few years ago, I stood on Pennsylvania Avenue gazing for my first time at the seat of the American Presidency. It was Chanukah, and my friend Shmuley and I were in Washington, interning at American Friends of Lubavitch, sponsors of the monumental National Menorah on the Ellipse.
Op-Ed: An American Chanukah
By Getzy Markowitz
On a frosty December evening a few years ago, I stood on Pennsylvania Avenue gazing for my first time at the seat of the American Presidency. It was Chanukah, and my friend Shmuley and I were in Washington, interning at American Friends of Lubavitch, sponsors of the monumental National Menorah on the Ellipse.
FAIRFIELD [WTNH] — A 'Festival of Lights' marred by ugly disruptions earlier this week went as planned in Fairfield Tuesday night.
Three-men holding Nazi flags, shouted obscenities during Sunday night's menorah lighting ceremony on the Fairfield Green. Those who witnessed this want to put the ugliness behind them.
Video – Fairfield Lights Menorah for Freedom
FAIRFIELD [WTNH] — A ‘Festival of Lights’ marred by ugly disruptions earlier this week went as planned in Fairfield Tuesday night.
Three-men holding Nazi flags, shouted obscenities during Sunday night’s menorah lighting ceremony on the Fairfield Green. Those who witnessed this want to put the ugliness behind them.
By Jennifer Medina for the New York Times
Rabbi Dovid Raskin watches Tibor Cooperstein in his factory, circa 1973. Chabad.org/Lubavitch Archives
It may not be quite as ubiquitous as holiday trees stands on the city’s sidewalks, but the sight of tin menorahs is certainly familiar to anyone who has lived here long enough – or, for that matter, anywhere else where outreach workers of the Chabad-Lubavitch movement can be found.
The History of the Tin Menorahs – Outreach to Promote Faith
By Jennifer Medina for the New York Times
Rabbi Dovid Raskin watches Tibor Cooperstein in his factory, circa 1973. Chabad.org/Lubavitch Archives
It may not be quite as ubiquitous as holiday trees stands on the city’s sidewalks, but the sight of tin menorahs is certainly familiar to anyone who has lived here long enough – or, for that matter, anywhere else where outreach workers of the Chabad-Lubavitch movement can be found.
Photos: Chanukah in Pretoria South Africa
PRETORIA, South Africa [CHI] — Over 40 cars gathered for a car Menorah parade, followed by a grand Dreidel game at the Brooklyn mall. With about 150 in attendance, it was a beautifull event. Bochurim brought live music to the candle lighting ceremony. Refreshments were served sponsored by the PHC Shul.
By Erica Pearson and Christina Boyle for the Ny Daily News
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The first few flakes of an expected 10-inch snowstorm started falling Saturday afternoon as New Yorkers prepared for a two-day whiteout.
Snow began coming down in the outer boroughs as the storm moved into the metropolitan area from the south.
First Snow falls in Brooklyn as Blizzard Bears Down on City
By Erica Pearson and Christina Boyle for the Ny Daily News
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The first few flakes of an expected 10-inch snowstorm started falling Saturday afternoon as New Yorkers prepared for a two-day whiteout.
Snow began coming down in the outer boroughs as the storm moved into the metropolitan area from the south.
Chanukah in Sydney Australia
This year in Sydney, Australia. there was a beautiful Car Menora Parade with dozens of cars participating. The Talmidei Hashluchim (Rabbinical Students) of the Yeshiva Gedolah and Smicha Program worked tirelessly to prepare magnificent Menoras using cutting edge technology and very bright LED bulbs bringing the light of Chankah to the Streets of Sydney.
Ahavas Chesed Blood Drive today, Sunday, Dec. 20, 3 Tevet from 2:00pm to 9:00pm. At the Ahavas Chesed Center at 271 Kingston Ave, [between Lincoln Place and St Johns Place].
Sunday: Ahavas Chesed Blood Drive
Ahavas Chesed Blood Drive today, Sunday, Dec. 20, 3 Tevet from 2:00pm to 9:00pm. At the Ahavas Chesed Center at 271 Kingston Ave, [between Lincoln Place and St Johns Place].
Florida Teens Celebrate Chanukah Like Never Before
Over ten of Chabad Youth Networks public school teen groups had a Chanukah celebration! The teens had their very first taste of Chanukah with doughnuts and genuine homemade potato latkes made by Rebbetzen Dini Gutnick. The platter was licked clean within seconds. One teen exclaimed, “I can definitely do eight days of this!” From there, their Chanukah spirits were awakened, and they were ready for more!
By Kate Nocera, Barry Paddock and Oren Yaniv for the NY Daily News
The Brooklyn toddler hurt in a menorah-sparked blaze was on the mend yesterday, answering neighbors' prayers for a holiday recovery.
A firefighter pulled 3-year-old Tzivia Friedman from her burning Borough Park home Wednesday night after the girl suffered serious burns to her hands and feet.
A Chanukah Miracle! Brooklyn Toddler Burned in Menorah-Sparked Fire ‘Going to be Fine’
By Kate Nocera, Barry Paddock and Oren Yaniv for the NY Daily News
The Brooklyn toddler hurt in a menorah-sparked blaze was on the mend yesterday, answering neighbors’ prayers for a holiday recovery.
A firefighter pulled 3-year-old Tzivia Friedman from her burning Borough Park home Wednesday night after the girl suffered serious burns to her hands and feet.
Thursday, the 7th candle of Chanukah the JLC [Jewish Learning Center] in FL had a Chanukah Carnival.
Miami’s JLC Chanukah Annual Carnival!
Thursday, the 7th candle of Chanukah the JLC [Jewish Learning Center] in FL had a Chanukah Carnival.
200 Celebrate Chanukah at New Jersey Mall
Around 200 people gathered Tuesday evening to celebrate Chanukah, and to kindle the giant 9 Ft. Menorah at the Deptford Mall. The event, sponsored by Chabad of Gloucester County in conjunction with the mall, featured a balloon clown for the kids, music, dancing, and of course the traditional Chanukah foods – delicious latkes and Jelly doughnuts.
…No, this isn’t the beginning of another Rabbi joke, but this is what took place yesterday in Peoria’s Carver Arena in Illinois when Rabbi Eli Langsam stepped onto the ice to light an ice Chanukah Menorah.
A Rabbi and Two Hockey Teams Stepped into an Arena…
…No, this isn’t the beginning of another Rabbi joke, but this is what took place yesterday in Peoria’s Carver Arena in Illinois when Rabbi Eli Langsam stepped onto the ice to light an ice Chanukah Menorah.
Ottawa University President Addresses Jewish Students at Chabad and Aepi’s Chanukah Celebration
OTTAWA, Canada [CHI] — Ottawa’s Jewish university students flocked to Ottawa University’s prestigious Tabaret Hall on Sunday December 13 to celebrate Chanukah with a Menorah lighting ceremony and a special address from Ottawa University president, Allan Rock.
Photo: Deb Ransom / PMO / Chabad.org
The Hon. Stephen Harper, Prime Minister of Canada took part in a Menorah lighting ceremony in his office in the Langevin Building in Ottawa.
Canadain PM Celebrates Chanukah
Photo: Deb Ransom / PMO / Chabad.org
The Hon. Stephen Harper, Prime Minister of Canada took part in a Menorah lighting ceremony in his office in the Langevin Building in Ottawa.
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