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Jews Shine a Ray of Hope in Celebration of Chanukah
The Australian
SYDNEY, Australia — Hundreds of families from Sydney’s Jewish community gathered in Martin Place last night to celebrate the start of Hanukkah, the eight-day long Festival of Lights.
In windy conditions, dignitaries including local federal MP Tanya Plibersek and Lord Mayor Clover Moore turned out to celebrate the religious festival, which culminated in the lighting of a giant 10m Menorah.
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Capitol Menorah Lighting Warms Sub Zero Weather
SAINT PAUL, MN [CHI] — Governor Tim Pawlenty lit the Shamosh and Senator Norm Coleman kindled the first light of the giant Capitol Menorah, Sunday evening, the first night of Chanuka in the presence of scores of Minnesotans who braved the frigid sub zero weather to attend the Menorah Lighting ceremony on the grounds of the State Capitol.
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Menorah Lighting and Cocktail Party at Victoria’s Parliament House
MELBOURNE, Australia [CHI] — The Chabad House of Melbourne’s Central Business District directed by Rabbi Chaim Herzog held its annual Menorah Lighting and Cocktail Party at the Victorian State Parliament House on the second night of Chanukah. Victoria’s Premier John Brumby and the Opposition Leader Ted Baillieu were in attendance as well as many other politicians, community leaders and members of the community.
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Chanukah on Ice in Stavropol
STAVROPOL, Russia [CHI] — This past Sunday 100 Jews from the Southern city of Stavropol gathered in the local ice skating rink to celebrate Chanukah. Jewish music blared from the speakers, as the children, parents, and even the Rabbi skated around. This was followed by the lighting of a Menorah which stood at a meter and a half in height. Gennady Khasminsky, a local actor, told over the story of Chanukah to the 40 children at the event, and Rabbi Zvi Hershcovich spoke about how the candles represent light rising over the darkness, and that we must do good deeds in order to bring Moshiach closer.
Mazal Tov! – Its A Girl!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Lior and Tova ( Rosenstein) Shkedi (Pittsburgh, PA) on the birth of their daughter, Devorah Chaya.
May the newborn be a source of Nachas to her parents, grandparents, relatives and Klal Yisroel.
Photo Gallery: Chanuka in Vietnam!
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Mazal Tov! – New Engagement!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Avraham Kabacznik (Belem, Brazil) and Toba Leah (bas R YY) Altein (Crown Heights) on their engagement.
To submit your Simcha or Mazal Tov please email us at mazaltov@crownheights.info!
Chanukah Menorah Built from Cans Finally Lit
WEST BLOOMFIELD, MI — Over 5000 cans went into making the Chanukah Menorah. There were over 300 people at the lighting event. There was a lot of TV and media to report the lighting.! State Rep. Andy Meisner lit the Menorah. To read more about this project Click Here.
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Mazal Tov! – Its A Boy!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Efraim and Sara’le (nee Fellig) Katz (Crown Heights) on the birth of their firstborn son.
May the newborn be a source of Nachas to his parents, grandparents, relatives and Klal Yisroel
Chanukah Celebration Begins
Brian Day – Pasadena Star News
PASADENA, CA — Jews throughout the San Gabriel Valley and around the world gathered at sundown Sunday to celebrate the first day of Hanukkah, also known as the festival of lights.
Synagogues and Jewish organizations throughout the region will be hosting traditional candle lighting ceremonies and prayers over the next several days in observance of the eight-day holiday.
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With sadness we inform you of the passing of R' Yaakov Aharon Ben-Tor of Las Vegas, husband of: Tibadel Lechaim Tovim, Mrs. Edit Ben-Tor of Las Vegas and father of Yibadlu Lechaim Tovim: Mrs. Lelach Winterfeld of Montreal and Mr. Barak Ben-Tor of Cleveland.
The Levaya will take place Thursday, on the 28th of Kislev 11:30am at Mt. Olive in Los Angeles, CA.
Shiva will be starting on Tuesday, the 26th of Kislev at the home of Mrs. Winterfeld; 4905 Avenue Kent, Montréal, QC, Canada (514-736-1487).
Thursday evening the 28th of Kislev, at the home of Mrs. Ben-Tor; 1608 Metropolitan St, Las Vegas, NV 89102 (702-516-6062).
Email you condolences to dstar9@sympatico.ca
Hamokom Yenachem eschem Besoch Shaar Avaylay Tzion VeYerushalayim.
The Levaya will take place Thursday, on the 28th of Kislev 11:30am at Mt. Olive in Los Angeles, CA.
Shiva will be starting on Tuesday, the 26th of Kislev at the home of Mrs. Winterfeld; 4905 Avenue Kent, Montréal, QC, Canada (514-736-1487).
Thursday evening the 28th of Kislev, at the home of Mrs. Ben-Tor; 1608 Metropolitan St, Las Vegas, NV 89102 (702-516-6062).
Email you condolences to dstar9@sympatico.ca
Hamokom Yenachem eschem Besoch Shaar Avaylay Tzion VeYerushalayim.
Boruch Dayan Emes – R Yaakov Ben-Tor OBM
With sadness we inform you of the passing of R’ Yaakov Aharon Ben-Tor of Las Vegas, husband of: Tibadel Lechaim Tovim, Mrs. Edit Ben-Tor of Las Vegas and father of Yibadlu Lechaim Tovim: Mrs. Lelach Winterfeld of Montreal and Mr. Barak Ben-Tor of Cleveland.
The Levaya will take place Thursday, on the 28th of Kislev 11:30am at Mt. Olive in Los Angeles, CA.
Shiva will be starting on Tuesday, the 26th of Kislev at the home of Mrs. Winterfeld; 4905 Avenue Kent, Montréal, QC, Canada (514-736-1487).
Thursday evening the 28th of Kislev, at the home of Mrs. Ben-Tor; 1608 Metropolitan St, Las Vegas, NV 89102 (702-516-6062).
Email you condolences to dstar9@sympatico.ca
Hamokom Yenachem eschem Besoch Shaar Avaylay Tzion VeYerushalayim.
In loving memory of the Rebbe's Shluchim and all those who perished in the attacks in Mumbai, Merkos, Tzivos Hashem and several other organizations are launching a Global Chanukah Hakhel Event.
The event will feature: AVROHOM FRIED, CHAIM FOGELMAN, YITZI ERPS, and more then a TEN LIVE LOCATIONS AROUND THE WORLD!
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Avrohom Fried Live! Add your home/community to this Global Chanukah Hakhel Event
In loving memory of the Rebbe’s Shluchim and all those who perished in the attacks in Mumbai, Merkos, Tzivos Hashem and several other organizations are launching a Global Chanukah Hakhel Event.
The event will feature: AVROHOM FRIED, CHAIM FOGELMAN, YITZI ERPS, and more then a TEN LIVE LOCATIONS AROUND THE WORLD!
More info and full flyer in the Extended Article!
Mazal Tov! – Its A Boy!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Mendy and Nechamie (nee Kahanov) Browd (Jacksonville, FL) on the birth of their son.
May the newborn be a source of Nachas to his parents, grandparents, relatives and Klal Yisroel
Haringey Menorah Lighting
Tzivos Hashem of England put up a Menorah at Alexandra Palace in the borough of Harringey. First night Chanukah a public lighting was held with the Mayor of Haringey and Rabbi Yossi Simon of TH in attendance. The boys of Chayolei Tzivos Hashem sung in a choir. Doughnuts and L’chaim were distributed. The large crowds all in festive moods enjoyed themselves at the Chanukah Lighting.
Mazal Tov! – Its A Boy!
We would like to wish Mazal Tov to Aaron and Chana’le Shain (Long Island, NY) on the birth of their son.
May the newborn be a source of Nachas to his parents, grandparents, relatives and Klal Yisroel
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