New Engagement!
Shmulik Cyprys (London, UK) to Este Barhorin (New York)
New Engagement!
Yisrolik Bernstein (Toronto, Canada) to Mushka Kaplan (Wallingford, CT)
Weekly Dvar Torah: Chanukah Basics
In this week’s Dvar Torah, Rabbi Katzman brings out the connection between Yud Tes Kislev and Chanukah, and explains why on preceeds the other.
Baby Girl!
Moshe and Chana Esther (nee Brennan) Lewis from Dallas, Texas had a baby girl!
From North to South, IDF Soldiers at War Celebrate Chanukah
On the first night of Chanukah, 5784 (2023), tens of thousands of young Jewish men and women in the Israel Defense Forces gathered to kindle Chanukah menorahs on the frontlines of the war in Gaza—and like 300,000 of their peers at bases and outposts from Metula to Eilat—prayed from the depth of their hearts for the victory of light over darkness, of good over evil, and for the same miraculous providence that G‑d showed their ancestors more than 2,000 years ago.
Video of the Day
Happy first night of Chanukah! The 21st Annual Chanukah Menorah Parade honoring the greater Houston area First Responders took place Thursday.
JEM: A Story About the Real Power of Positive Thinking
First-hand account of the Rebbe’s advice on what it really means to put your faith in God and the tremendous affect of positive thinking.
Record Crowd At SUNY Downstate Menorah Lighting
A record crowd gathered at SUNY Downstate Thursday night for a public Menorah lighting on the first night of Chanukah.
The Day-to-Day Halachah Guide for Chanukah
A Day-by-Day Halachic Guide by Horav Yosef Yeshaya Braun, shlita, Member of the Badatz of Crown Heights has now been released with detailed instructions on the laws and customs for Chanukah.
First Ever Menorah Parade in Marine Park
Thursday night, the first night of Chanukah, boasted a hugely successful Menorah Parade in Marine Park.
Volodymyr Zelensky Kindles Menorah in Ukraine’s Presidential Palace
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky celebrated the start of Chanukah this evening in the presidential palace in the capital city of Kyiv. Taking the wax shammash helper candle in his hands, Zelensky, who is Jewish, himself kindled the first lamp on the silver olive oil menorah.
New Engagement!
Shmili Kulski (Paris, Fance) to Haya Sitbon (Sarcelles, France)
‘Let There Be Light’: First Night of Chanukah 2023 in Photos
This year has seen a surge in public Chanukah displays and Jewish pride, with many more individuals planning to light their menorahs in visible places, such as their doors or windows, with more confidence and resolve than ever before. During these eight days, Chabad-Lubavitch will reach an estimated 8 million Jews—more than half the worldwide Jewish population.
Chabad Menorahs in Brooklyn Stolen and Vandalized, NYPD Investigating as Hate Crime
Multiple public menorahs in the Sunset Park neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York were stolen and vandalized, according to a spokesman for the Chabad Jewish movement.
Fear No More: How Social Media Is Igniting Jewish Pride this Chanukah
Shluchim worldwide invite thousands to share Menorah Selfies with Merkos 302’s #LightForIsrael initiative.
Baby Girl!
Shabtai and Mussi (nee Sheinberger) Zakhaim from Hillside, NJ had a baby girl!
Weekly Letter: Women and Chanukah
In the letter we share this week, the Rebbe’s encouraging words speak of the women’s significant role in the miracle of Chanukah. The Rebbe focuses in particular on the women’s self sacrifice in the observance of the laws of tznius.
